German-Italian artist honors Holocaust survivors in Kansas City
A German-Italian artist is in Kansas City photographing Holocaust survivors. Luigi Toscano started on a mission to fight anti-Semitism and racism about four years ago. So far, he’s photographed about 400 people, documenting their stories and showing them in public displays all around the world. He says he continues to be inspired by them. Toscano s...
Word of the Day: Tormentone
In Italy, there isn’t a word as typical of Summer as tormentone (tohr-mehn-toh-nai). Our dictionaries say the word, which comes from the verb tormentare (to torment, to plague) and began being used commonly in the early ‘80s. Tormentone is something that is so popular, so common and widespread to turn into a torment. And quite a big one at that,...
George Randazzo, R.I.P.
It is heartbreaking to announce the passing of George Randazzo, National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame President and Founder, who passed away yesterday, Sunday, July 28 at the age of 77. George was larger than life and had a heart of gold, devoting his life to his family, friends and to the Italian American community through the National Ita...
100 Years of Classic Neapolitan Dishes at Mario’s Restaurant on Arthur Avenue in The Bronx
On the wall at Mario’s Restaurant is a plaque that states “Happiness is a kitchen full of family.” I might add to that, “Happiness is also a dining room filled with guests enjoying the authentic Neapolitan dishes at Mario’s.” The restaurant is celebrating its 100 year anniversary. It is the fourth and fifth generation of the Migliucci family who co...
#mAPPamondo, la App della Farnesina per i servizi consolari all’estero
La Direzione Generale per gli Italiani all’estero della Farnesina ha realizzato in collaborazione con la Direzione Generale per l’Informatica una APP per ampliare la conoscenza dei servizi offerti dai Consolati ai cittadini italiani all’estero. Obiettivo principale: facilitare l’accesso alle procedure consolari, ad esempio iscrizione all’Anagrafe I...
West Orange Eatery Serves Up Italian Comfort Food Aplenty
Style: Local haunt meets date-night spot serving Italian comfort food. Flat-screen TVs, a handful of tables and a granite bar up front give way to a spacious dining room. The scoop: West Orange natives and siblings Nicholas Giambattista and Andrea Giambattista-Barbaro, along with their spouses, are first-time restaurateurs with deep roots in the ar...
NYU in battle with Italian princess over $1 billion estate
The out-of-wedlock granddaughter of a late British art collector is poised to claim half-ownership of a $1 billion collection of paintings, sculptures, tapestries and other objects that were left to New York University in 1994, Page Six has learned. The school has called the treasure trove — amassed by Sir Arthur Acton and bequeathed to NYU by his...
Number of Italian centenarians up to over 14,000 - ISTAT
The number of people in Italy aged 100 or more has increased from 11,000 in 2009 to over 14,000 this year, ISTAT said in a new report on Wednesday. The national statistics agency said that the number of people aged 105 or more went up by 136% from 472 10 years ago to 1,112 in 2019. It said the number of 'supercentenarians' has more than doubled too...
New Bottega Bocconi in Middletown serves up a taste of Italy
All families have different dynamics, come from different backgrounds and have different traditions. But one thing nearly all of them have in common is asking each other the daily question: “What’s for dinner?” Marco Minieri is answering that question and educating customers along the way at Bottega Bocconi, an Italian market he recently opened wit...
Carla Lombardi, 80, Philadelphia-area artist and ceramicist
Carla Lombardi, 80, of Glen Mills, a Philadelphia-area artist and ceramicist, died Monday, July 22, at her home after a three-year battle with cancer. Carla Lombardi was a professional moniker that she built from Lombardi, her maiden name, and her mother’s name, Carla. Her birth name was Anna, and she became Anna Heald after marrying. Ms. Lombardi...
Day Tripper: Bolsena
As your plane begins its descent towards Rome, off to the north you will often see a blue teardrop nestling in the hills of northern Lazio, with two tiny islands close to its southern shore. This is Lake Bolsena, Europe’s largest volcanic lake – only an hour from the capital. For those familiar with the lakes of northern Italy, Bolsena will be some...
Molinaro's Italian Festival coming up Aug. 4 in Lockport
Molinaro's Italian Festival will be held Aug. 4 outside the restaurant at Walnut and Pine streets. The annual festival is a celebration of Italian heritage through food, music and community. This year's celebration is in memory of Robert Newton and the bocce tournament is being held in memory of Russ Mendicino Molinaro's Italian Festival was establ...