Eight things you should know about Rome's Spanish Steps
The Spanish steps are one of Rome's most popular tourist sites. But how much do you know about the famous landmark? Many a tourist has grumbled that they are 'just steps' - but this staircase is an institution in Rome. Here's everything you need to know about Italy's most famous steps. 1. There are exactly 135 steps However, if you try to count the...
A Washington l'ISSNAF 10th Gala dinner
"Longevity: the Impact of Research, Economics, AI and Robotics to live longer, Better Lives" sarà il focus principale dell’edizione 2018 dell’annuale gala dell’ISSNAF - Italian Scientists and Scholars in North America Foundation. L’evento celebra quest’anno il suo 10 anniversario e avrà luogo il 22 e 23 ottobre, come di consueto, presso l’Ambascia...
Lakewood's tiny Molto Bene serves up delicious Italian cuisine in a charming setting
Sometimes, and often when it's least expected, you stumble across a restaurant that just seems to radiate joy. There's that frisson of buoyant anticipation as you walk in and an enveloping happiness that accompanies you to whatever table happens to be open. It doesn't matter which one, they all seem to be equally great. That democratically dis...
Anthony ‘Tony’ DiMare
Anthony (Tony) DiMare, age 77, of The Villages, FL, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018. He was a recent resident of North Ridgeville, Ohio and long-time homeowner in Westlake, Ohio. He and his wife Ruth also are residents of The Villages, Florida. Tony is survived by his wife, Ruth Razem DiMare, his beloved son John, grandchildren Hannah, Aar...
Why gladiator school is better than Fortnite
For my summer vacation, I got to choose where to go to on a trip in Europe. It was between Rome and Greece because I wanted to see the old temples of the Greek gods, but I settled on Rome because it has a Colosseum and cool sculptures to see. It also is home to my favourite foods, pizza and pasta. And of course gelato! My mom and I arrived in Rome...
Organic food is king in the shopping cart
Thanks to a 10.5% increase in retail sales in 2018, organic food is the real star of the cart in Italy with an uninterrupted growth in demand for over a decade. This is what Coldiretti says on the basis of Nielsen data at the opening of Sana 2018, the international exhibition of organic and natural products (from today to September 10 at BolognaFie...
The Sammezzano castle in Regello
The Italian territory is full of incredible places that have been preserved over time and which are the symbol of the glories and history of the past of our country. One of these is the Samezzano Castle. This is located in the municipality of Regello in the province of Florence. Italian Traditions will lead you on the discovery of this incredible p...
Carmen Policy, Peter Pace and Thomas “Tippy” Mazzucco Named Grand Marshals
The 150th annual San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade will take to the streets of San Francisco on Sunday, October 7, 2018. The San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade is the longest continuously running Italian Heritage Parade in the United States, celebrating the accomplishments and culture of all Italian-Americans and welcoming all. The inaugural...
5 Amazing Italian Wine Routes, Great For Fall Getaways
There are few better ways to experience autumn in Italy than with a trip to its wine regions, visiting vineyards and cantinas, sampling artisanal cheeses and breads, and dining in rustic trattorias overlooking poster-worthy landscapes. But Italy has some 140 wine roads (called strade dei vini) to sate most every oenophile’s taste, so how to choose...
A Match Made in Water Polo Heaven: Luca Cupido to Train with Pro Recco
A press release earlier today from Pro Recco, the Italian First Division water polo club, was a flash of promising news for Luca Cupido—and positive vibes for the U.S. Men’s Senior National Team as well. Formerly with the University of California at Berkeley, the 6-4 attacker who last June was awarded the Cutino Award as America’s top male collegia...
9th Annual Italian Feast & Carnival
The Blauvelt Sons of Italy will host their 9th Annual Italian Feast & Carnival at the Masonic Park fairgrounds in Tappan Sept. 13-16. This festive celebration of all things Italian will feature plenty of Italian food and live entertainment, as well as midway rides for all ages, carnival games, a nightly casino, favorite fair food and dozens of merc...
The Literal Cost of Margherita Pizza in America
Over the past two decades, Neapolitan-style pizza — a disc of naturally fermented dough that’s topped with tomato sauce and cheese, and then baked — has gone from trend to popular mainstay on menus in pizzerias and casual restaurants throughout the U.S. And aside from the obvious factors (the simple deliciousness of a margherita pizza), there’s at...