NEWS FROM : SOUTH EAST  

There will be no weapons beyond corkscrews, so I can promise you a very pleasant Italian Invasion this month as local wine importer, Nadia Galati, organizes a multi-city wine tasting event partnered with ABC Fine Wines and Spirits.   For the 10th anniversary, there are more Italian winemakers than ever before from the tip of the boot in Cala...

by Evan S. Benn   Why he's Food 50: He's following in his father's footsteps and keeping alive the Valentino tradition of serving some of the best and freshest Italian food around. Giovanni Rocchio had an attachment to Italian kitchens from a young age.   His father, Tony, opened Valentino in Plantation in 1974, and young Giovann...

I spent some time watching the Pirates go through drills and practice prior to their spring training game Monday against the Atlanta Braves. Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli practiced like a highly energized baseball player, moving from one activity to another without slowing down.   Read more   Source: http://www.ellwoodcityl...

Raccogliendo l'eredità della vecchia (DEALEXPO), AIMEXPO è la principale manifestazione per il settore motociclistico negli USA ed è aperta sia al trade che al pubblico degli appassionati. La prima edizione si è svolta nel 2013 ed è stata organizzata su una superficie espositiva di circa 68.000 mq.   Gli espositori sono stati 379, in rappres...

Above the doorway to the newest Amici Italian Cafe, prominently located at the corner of Flat Shoals and Parker roads, is emblazoned a slogan for the restaurant — "Pizza, Wings, Friends" — which sums up well the food and mood at this family-owned establishment.   Mike Torino, the father of Amici founder and vice-president of brand developmen...

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce will organize the 5th edition of Marchio Ospitalita' Italiana Award Ceremony on May 25th, 2016 at 7.00 pm at Mia Cucina, 105-107 Miracle Mile , Coral Gables. Unioncamere (the Association of Italian Chambers of Commerce) with the support of the Italian Government, have constituted the ce...

di Roberto Zanni Gli italiani, lo abbiamo raccontato nei giorni scorsi, continuano ad arrivare più numerosi negli Stati Uniti e questo trend non si ferma, anzi è colto al volo si potrebbe dire, dalle compagnie aeree. Con una destinazione che sta crescendo sempre più. Si sa ormai da tempo che Miami è la più amata dagli italiani in America, più di N...

Pizza offerings in South Florida are as deep and delectable as they have ever been, but the region — and state — came up thin in a recent ranking of the nation's best pies. Only two pizza restaurants that began in Florida made the annual 101 Best Pizzas in America list compiled by the Daily Meal website: Scuola Vecchia Pizza e Vino in Delray Beach...

by Bob LeFavi   Every year, I escort a few dozen Armstrong and Georgia Southern students to Italy to study the healthful aspects of the Italian diet. My colleagues and I always chuckle when, after only the first day of being in Italy, our students turn to us and ask, "Why is everyone so thin here?"   Like many Americans, our students...

The American Express Luxury Summit 2014 was held earlier this month in Naples, Florida. During the "Does Made in Italy Still Matter" keynote, Umberto Angeloni, the president of Italian menswear brand Caruso, argued that centuries of fine living lend the "Made in Italy" phrase a distinct flavor.   The executive discussed the importance of pro...

The 5th Annual Italian Lights Festival is the weekend of September 5th through 7th this year. Join in celebrating the Italian culture and cuisine over three days. This is a family-friendly event that includes activities like a meatball eating contest, grape stomping competition and wine tastings.   There will also be live music, free parking...

Italian Institutions and Enterprises join forces to bring a series of prestigious artistic events to the heart of Miami.   LIGHTNING RELEASES Miami September 29th 2014. For one week the longstanding friendship between Italy and Miami will be celebrated by a dynamic, rich, and multifaceted activation. A series of cultural and artistic events...