Thanks to A. for sending the good news (and photos) that Il Supremo soft opened over the weekend in the old Don Jamie’s space. Their website says: “At Il Supremo Restaurant we are very exited to provide a blend of exceptional Italian dishes and our house made pasta to our neighbors and friends. Everyone is welcome to dine with us at 3209 Mount Plea...

The 17th edition of the Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival is set for Nov. 2-5 at the Queen Street Playhouse. Prepare for an unforgettable journey through the best of contemporary Italian cinema. This year’s poster pays homage to the great Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida, who died earlier this year. Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival (NCIFF) pr...

This fall, the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts’ temporary galleries will feature more than 30 exquisite paintings on loan from the Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, South Carolina. On view from October 13, 2023, through January 7, 2024, European Splendors: Old Master Paintings from the Kress Collection contains works from Columbia’s Kress Collecti...

A little taste of Italy came to Summerville on Sunday for their annual Italian Feast Festival. “We’re here at the festival today and we’re doing a four-course tasting menu,” personal chef, Vince Dodson said. Dodson is a personal chef and was one of the food vendors at the Italian Feast Festival. He served up special Italian dishes. Dodson said, “It...

We are so happy to announce that our Festival will be back again next year! We look forward to seeing you all again on Saturday, October 21, 2023 (11:00 am - 4:00 pm) at The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn (70 Honey Horn Dr, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina). As always, the festival is a robust celebration of Italian culture with food and...

Hilton Head Island is chock-full of places to eat, but if you’re craving some truly delicious Italian food, I’ve got just the spot for you. On our recent family trip, we stumbled upon Gusto Ristorante. Now, I’ve been to a fair share of Italian places, but this one? It’s easily one of the best Italian restaurants at Hilton Head Island. Let me share...

Michele Mistò is the new Consul General of Italy in Miami. This is his message to all Italians in the area of the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Italy in Miami: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Jamaica, St. Marteen, St. Eustatius, Saba, British and US Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Turks & Cai...

Louis Leggio is an unapologetic New Yorker. “The South is nice, but it’s too laid back for me,” Leggio said. “I’m from the hustle and bustle of big cities with millions and millions of people.” Leggio moved to the Grand Strand 13 years ago, and he said it was hard to find places to buy things he liked to eat back home. “I got frustrated with it,” H...

Renaissance Evolution has received a grant from the Italian government allowing the foundation to provide Italian language and Italian history teachers to selected American schools within five states: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, and Mississippi. "We are thrilled that the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has chosen Renaissance Evol...

Italian cuisine at its finest is now within easy reach in downtown Okatie, South Carolina, thanks to Nonna Rosa Italian Restaurant. The local restaurant serves delectable Italian cuisines that it can win over even the pickiest eaters. Their dishes, made with recipes passed down from generation to generation, always succeed in winning the hearts of...