There’s an unusual atmosphere in New York over the past two months. Between the arrest of Luigi Mangione, yet another school shooting in Wisconsin, and the looming Trump tariffs, the holiday spirit feels somewhat subdued this year. Helping to lift spirits was The Los Angeles Times, which highlighted Gustiamo in its “Tasting Notes” column, describin...
READ MORELega Serie A USA announced the renewal of its community partnership with Street Soccer USA, a non-profit organization that fights poverty and strengthens communities through soccer across the US. The partnership serves as a cornerstone for ‘Serie A Calcio in the Community’, a program dedicated to fostering positive social impact and empowering youn...
READ MOREPicture this: a bustling weekend at Villa Roma in the Catskills, surrounded by the irresistible aroma of traditional Capuzzelle, a dish steeped in Italian American heritage and memories. That’s where our journey begins, as we savor this rare delicacy made from a sheep’s head, reflecting on its enduring cultural significance and the resilience that...
READ MOREWhile comfort food dishes come from around the world, Italian food hits the spot for those who appreciate deep tomato-rich, olive oil-paired flavors. In New York, there is one place to find authentic Italian food and have your culinary needs met: Arthur Avenue, aka the Bronx's Little Italy. With tens of thousands of Italians making their way to the...
READ MOREUniversal Music and Frank Sinatra Enterprises presented a reading of Sinatra The Musical November 21 at the Apollo Theatre. The reading, directed by Kathleen Marshall, featured Matt Doyle as Frank Sinatra, Ana Villafañe as Ava Gardner, Phoebe Panaretos as Nancy Sinatra, Caroline Duffy Concannon as Little Nancy, Toni Di Buono as Dolly Sinatra, Mark...
READ MOREThe Bronx-based non-profit educational organization Forum of Italian American Educators received $10,000 in taxpayer funds from Council Member Kristy Marmorato on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the St. Clare of Assisi-St. Francis Xavier School, located at 1911 Hone Ave. in the Morris Park section of the borough. The funding will support the cultural and edu...
READ MOREThe Morris Park Community Association hosted the 47th annual Bronx Morris Park Columbus Day Parade on Sunday, Oct. 13. The parade, which ran through Morris Park Avenue, featured Bronx Chamber of Commerce Chair Anthony Mormile as Grand Marshal and Bronx author and educator Tony Morante as Honorary Marshal. This celebration of Italian-American herita...
READ MOREThe 47th Bronx – Morris Park Columbus Day Parade will honor Bronx Chamber of Commerce Chair Anthony Mormile as Grand Marshal along with Bronx author Tony Morante as Honorary Marshal. Hosted by the Morris Park Community Association, the Oct. 13 celebration of Italian-American heritage will parade down Morris Park Avenue and culminate with a Columbus...
READ MOREIt’s with great pride that the Italian American Baseball Foundation names Marco Mazzieri as an IABF Ambassador Award honoree. He will be recognized at the 2024 IABF Gala at Marina Del Rey in the Bronx. Mazzieri, who is running in an election to be President of the Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball, managed Team Italy at the World Baseball...
READ MORENeighborhood Eats takes you to the Little Italy of the Bronx for a taste of mozzarella that's considered the best in the city. The owners of Casa Della Mozzarella are used to customers lining up around the block. "We are on Arthur Avenue in the Little Italy of the Bronx and we are at my store, Casa Della Mozzarella, and we are making fresh homemade...
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