Italian art: Hidden treasures emerge: Giotto's masterpiece under restoration in Florence
In the heart of Florence, a remarkable restoration project is unveiling the secrets of one of art history's greatest masters. The Stories of Saint Francis, painted by Giotto in the Bardi Chapel of Santa Croce, are undergoing a meticulous restoration that won't be completed until summer 2025. However, the project is already yielding fascinating disc...
Italian gardens and parks: Colorno Royal palace, Parma
The Colorno Royal Palace was built by Duke Ranuccio II Farnese in 1660 as a tribute to his wife Violante Margherita of Savoy, a great lover of fox hunting, and was later completed by his son Ranuccio II, the Duke Francesco Farnese until 1719. The Honorable courtyard still has the characters given by the great designer Ferdinando Galli, called “Il B...
Hot new Italian market, Josephine’s, debuts in Tampa Bay
Josephine’s Italian Market has officially opened its doors in Tampa Bay, located at 730 W Brandon Blvd. The new market offers a variety of Italian delights, including Roman-style pizza, specialty roast coffee, take-and-bake bread, beer, wine, and mouthwatering desserts. Shoppers can stock up on all the essentials to create their Italian meals. The...
The untold legacy of Innocenzo Manzetti: Italy’s lost genius
While ames like Antonio Meucci, Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison dominate the pages of technological history, not many know Innocenzo Manzetti, an Italian inventor whose remarkable innovations included one of the earliest prototypes of the telephone and, very importantly for every food lover, one of a pasta-making machine. Born in Aosta, on...
Buona group expands reach to Lake Geneva
Buona Companies brought its “dual concept” dining experience to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, with the side-by-side opening of Buona and The Original Rainbow Cone. Owned by the Buonavolanto family, which opened the first Buona Beef location in Berwyn in 1981, Buona Companies now also include Beyond Catering and Authentic Brands of Chicago in addition to...
Visit the Umbrian Mountains: what to do in Italy's green heart
Umbria, an enchanting region in the heart of Italy, is the perfect destination for those looking to spend time among the hills and artistic Italian towns and villages. With its gentle peaks, it provides an ideal retreat surrounded by nature and offers a range of outdoor activities to satisfy both adventure lovers and those seeking relaxation. The...
Festival Italiano - A Taste of Italy in Moorpark, CA
Sunday, November 3 · 3 - 7pm PST. Doors at 2:30pm. 3370 Sunset Valley Road Moorpark, CA 93021. Join us for Festival Italiano - A Taste of Italy on Sun, Nov 03, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Walnut Grove -3370 Sunset Valley Rd., Moorpark, CA. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and flavors of Italy with delicious food, wine, music, and more. Indulge in authen...
The best Italian wines of 2025 chosen by Gambero Rosso
At the end of our journey through vineyards and cellars, which again this year took us from the Aosta Valley to the island of Pantelleria to compile the Italian Wines Guide 2025 by Gambero Rosso, we can affirm that Italy’s wine industry – despite the complex international challenges, which unfortunately affect our sector as well – is in a phase of...
At Oregon’s oldest pizzeria, 91-year-old owner Elsie McFarland still works weekends
For many Oregon kids, pizza is less a dietary staple than a fact of life. But that wasn’t always the case. Even after World War II, newspaper references to “pizza” were still put in quotations, with recipes typically calling for ”4 English muffins” or “2 cans Maine sardines.” That was before 1949, the year Caro Amico opened on Southwest Barbur Boul...
A Lesser-Known Puglia, Waiting To Be Discovered
As overtourism plagues more destinations each summer. travelers tired of dealing with unwieldy crowds, hard-to-get reservations, and premium hotel prices are increasingly checking out lesser-known spots like the Mugello and Etruscan Coast in Tuscany or the splendid villages of Imperia on the Italian Riviera. Puglia, one of Italy’s most popular dest...
Jersey Arts Podcast: American Theater Group Celebrates Family and Heritage with 'My Italy Story'
"My Italy Story," written by Joseph Gallo, starring Michael Notardonato, is a nostalgic exploration of family, heritage and the ties that bind us. Spurred by pleas to help reunite his fractured family, a young man quits his job as a New York account executive and travels to Vallata — the tiny Italian town of his ancestors. Not until he returns home...
6 of the best Italian hill towns, from art enclaves to historical sites
While the likes of Matera and Taormina might draw the largest crowds, you shouldn’t overlook Italy’s lesser-known hill towns, ranging from higgledy-piggledy Calcata to savagely beautiful Pietrapertosa. Whether you’re keen to explore lofty castles or verdant Piedmont vineyards, there’s a clifftop enclave to suit every taste — here are some of the be...