Italophilias & Foodies Flock to Eataly’s Grand Opening in the Mall at Short Hills
New Jersey finally has its own Eataly, the global Italian marketplace and restaurant full of delicious Italian imports. Customers can dine in the 230-seat restaurant and bar and/or purchase artisanal imports in the market of imported gastronomic delights including coffee, pastries, gelato, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, bronze-extruded p...
POMPEII: The Exhibition in Memphis, TN
November 15, 2024 - April 13, 2025. Graceland Exhibition Center, 3717 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, TN. On August 24, 79 A.D., the city of Pompeii was frozen in time by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. But what nature destroyed, it also preserved. Through 150 artifacts, POMPEII: The Exhibition tells the tale of a city hidden from view a...
Lombardy governor Attilio Fontana receives Florida governor, Italian American Ron DeSantis
“An occasion of particularly important strategic relevance,” commented President Fontana , “thanks to which we will be able to make, reciprocally, the relations between Lombardy and the United States and in particular with Florida even stronger . We shared the possibility of intensifying trade exchanges and forging further collaboration in strategi...
The “Planeterranean Diet”: international research project on adapting the Mediterranean Diet for Italian communities abroad kicks off in New York
As part of the 9th Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, a groundbreaking research project aimed at studying the adaptation of the Mediterranean Diet in Italian communities abroad began today, starting in the US. The project, called “Dieta Planeterranea,” was held at the Institute of Italian Culture in NY directed by Prof. Fabio Finotti in collabor...
Portland’s last family-run Italian-American corner store is closing
Ed Anania, 63, worked the counter at his store on Congress Street in Portland (ME) Tuesday morning, ringing people up, taking sandwich orders and consoling heartbroken customers who just heard the news. The landmark 61-year-old sandwich shop, Anania’s Variety Store, will close for good on Friday. All morning, a steady stream of stunned customers — ...
Airbnb invests $1.5 million for the Colosseum and also funds ... a course for gladiators
Collaboration between Airbnb and the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum with the aim of boosting the promotion of conscious tourism. Despite the fact, therefore, that short term rentals, i.e., Airbnb’s core business, are considered one of the elements that encourageovertourism, the platform of short term rentals guarantees an investment of $1.5 m...
At the Embassy of Italy in Washington, the annual ISSNAF event dedicated to artificial intelligence
The annual event of ISSNAF (Italian Scientists and Scholars in North America Foundation), which brings together thousands of Italian scientists, academics, and technologists working in laboratories, universities, and research and innovation centers across North America, began today at the Embassy of Italy in Washington. In opening the event, Italy’...
The 20 Best Italian Restaurants In Texas
Texas is known for having some of the best barbecue and Mexican restaurants in the country. This larger-than-life state isn't shy when it comes to saucy and spicy dishes that pair perfectly with a frozen margarita, but Italian cuisine also manages to shine in the Lone Star State. Many of Texas' best restaurants can be found in Dallas, Houston, and...
Discovering Basso Monferrato: An Authentic Italian Wine Region
Basso Monferrato is nestled in the picturesque region of Piemonte, offering a landscape dotted with historic castles and medieval villages on every hilltop as far as the eye can see. Sometimes it is illuminated in a golden glow from the setting sun, transforming it into a fantasy landscape. A dynamic wine region, particularly famous for its Dolcett...
Italian roots, local revival: Ermanno Carbonara, the Italian conservator reviving the Watts Towers
The Watts Towers are an extraordinary symbol of immigrant resilience and artistic ambition and are, today, one of Los Angeles’ most beloved and unique landmarks. Conceived and built over three decades by Italian immigrant Sabato “Simon” Rodia, the Towers capture the cultural fusion of his Italian roots with the creative and lively world of Los Ange...
Puccini, opera and the arts as a gift from God
What are we to make of the life, music and spiritual beliefs of Giacomo Puccini, the composer said to be responsible for fully one quarter of all opera performances in the United States today? Puccini, who died a century ago on Nov. 29, 1924, has been called the world’s most popular songwriter, notwithstanding his modern heirs and successors, and w...
The Best Italian Deli in Every State
Mangia! There are few things as magical as a great Italian deli. When you’re heading out of the deli with jars of marinated artichokes, bags of Italian cookies, and a huge mortadella sandwich, you are shopping at the right place. But a good Italian deli is hard to find; some states barely even have them. Want to know where to find the best Italian...