Auburn's Oropallo family and the 'Big Six'
This summer in late July the members of Tony and Pauline Oropallo’s family will gather for their "Big Six" family reunion. The tradition began in the late 1970s and there has been at least one reunion every decade since. The name "Big Six" is in honor of the six Oropallo children: Harry, Eugene, Mary, Louis, Teresa and Anthony. Family members will...
Italian-inspired market carves out niche in south Charlotte
Let the owners of this Italian-inspired market do the cooking for you. DeSarno’s is dishing up a variety of home-cooked, take-and-bake offerings so that families can eat together — without the stress of having to pull together a meal at the end of a business day. Longtime friends Karen DiMezzo and Kit Caron have invested roughly $200,000 in that ve...
"John Fante Riesce A Parlare Anche Alle Nuove Generazioni" Afferma G.Di Lello Direttrice Artistica Del "John Fante Festival" Ad Italiannetwork Presentando La Xiii Ediz.Della Manifestazione
Sono stati presentati a Roma i tre finalisti della tredicesima edizione del 'Premio John Fante Opera Prima', riconoscimento riservato agli scrittori esordienti italiani nell'ambito del ‘John Fante Festival - Il Dio di mio padre. Il festival, che si svolge ogni anno a Torricella Peligna in agosto, nato nel 2006 per ricordare lo scrittore italo ameri...
You Need to Check Out These Under-the-Radar Italian Restaurants
Everyone knows there’s no shortage of incredible Italian restaurants in Westchester. But what you might not realize is that across the county, there are hidden gems serving dishes that go well beyond the traditional. Forget penne alla vodka, chicken francese or veal Parmesan; at these restaurants you’ll find Italian dishes with a twist, rustic vibe...
Italian Charities Holds Memorial Service For Rose Sproviero
A memorial ceremony for the late Rose Sproviero was held on Saturday, June 23 at the Italian Charities of America building on Queens Boulevard. Ms. Sproviero was the president of Italian Charities of America from 1986 to 2017. Italian Charities of America (ICA) wanted to honor Sproviero for her many years of dedication to the organization and the I...
Neighborhood association donates to House of Mercy
To support House of Mercy and its mission of serving and advocating for Rochester’s homeless citizens, the Little Italy Neighborhood Association donated the remaining food from the 2018 Little Italy Festival. “The only way we will be able to help the less fortunate people of Rochester is by working together to bring about positive change,” said Si...
The Etruscan Civilization in Italy
Originally settled in what is Tuscany today, the Etruscans were one of the most important civilizations in ancient Italy. The name Etrusci was given to the civilization by the Romans, and it was from this name that Tuscany's name eventually derived. The Etruscans existed in Italy before the founding of Rome and, although the exact date of their or...
Ten things to know before moving to Italy
You want to live in Italy, but where to start? Relocation coach Damien O'Farrell, who has spent 30 years helping foreigners make the move, runs through the top ten must-knows on his checklist. 1. Be legal. This is so important, especially if you are a non-EU citizen. After the 90 days allowed by the visa waiver programme or tourist visa, if you sta...
Mattia Poggi, chef di Alice Tv: “La forza della cucina italiana? La biodiversità”
Se è vero che l'italicità - ciò che lega 250 milioni di persone in tutto il mondo - passa anche per il cibo e la gastronomia, Mattia Poggi, giovane chef dal successo internazionale, è il più titolato a spiegarci qual è la vera forza dell'Italia in tema di arte culinaria Alma Italian Content & Entertainment, l’acronimo è Alice, Alice Tv (https://www...
Visita New York City con Bridge 41
Un caldo pomeriggio di giugno, il mare, il Vesuvio ed una tazzina di caffè, cosa può volere di più dalla vita un napoletano trapiantato a New York ? Intervistiamo Gaetano Castaldo, volto e co fondatore della pagina social Visita New York City Gaetano Castaldo, assieme ad altri due amici napoletani, è il co fondatore della start up bridge 41. L’ide...
Actor Robert Davi has stayed true to his Queens roots
Born on June 26, 1951 and raised in Astoria, Robert Davi is an actor, singer, writer and director perhaps best known for his vivid portrayal of a colorful assortment of Hollywood villains, thugs and tough guys. In a film and television career spanning over 40 years, Davi has appeared in TV series from “Charlie’s Angels” and “St. Elsewhere” to “Crim...
ORTO (“vegetable garden”)
What? Another Santa Monica corner taken up by an Italian restaurant? When Elon Musk finally gets to Mars no doubt he will find an Italian restaurant on the nearest corner and a Starbucks nearby. But wait! This one is a step ahead of the others, run by a real Italian restauranteur, and with a superior menu to most of the others. You’ll have no troub...