Espresso Escapes: Italy's sun, sand and sips
If there is one thing Italians don’t mess about, it is their coffee: when it comes to kava, we are purists and traditionalists, even a tad fastidious at times. Nothing beats our caffè, nor the way we make it, never mind the trends the world imposes or how good those fancy, flavored concoctions we find at Starbucks are. And don’t get me wrong, they ...
Chef Wes Whitsell Brings Italian Dinner Club with Southern Sensibilities to The Westside, Announces ‘Mama’s Boy’ at Winston House
Mama’s Boy at Winston House is a modern, red sauce Italian restaurant with a Southern accent. Situated inside Winston House – a popular community hub with live music and DJ sets – Mama’s Boy offers a vibrant, evocative menu that embodies Chef Wes’ Texan roots and love of Mom’s home-cooked Italian food. The program blends a dining adventure with the...
Under the Tuscan sun: This Italian region will pay you €30,000 to move there
Buying a house in rural Tuscany is on many people’s bucket list, but real estate in the region is notoriously expensive. If you act quickly, however, this new offer could make the dream affordable. Tuscany’s regional authorities have announced they will pay people up to €30,000 to relocate to mountain towns with dwindling populations. Here’s what...
Delta One to feature Italian luxury brand Missoni
The Delta One experience will soon be further differentiated by a new partnership the global airline has forged with Italian luxury fashion house Missoni. Together, Delta and Missoni – a brand known for its creative use of colors and patterns – will elevate Delta One with a new customer amenity kit and top-of-the-line details woven into key touchpo...
Sardinia: The Mediterranean isle where hikers stay for free
Renowned for its pristine beaches and dramatic granite cliffs, the Italian island of Sardinia has long been known as a jet-setters' paradise. But away from the mega yachts and glitterati of its glamorous Costa Smeralda resort, much of the Mediterranean's second-largest island remains a rugged, unspoiled wilderness waiting to be explored. Now, a...
Sweet Dreams Come True: Venchi Opens First Chocogelateria On Long Island
On June 8, Venchi, the renowned Italian chocolate and gelato maker—which many people know from trips to Italy—opened its first Chocogelateria on Long Island at Roosevelt Field. It is located on the main level in the Macy’s wing across from the Apple Store. With 145 years of expertise in chocolate making, Venchi’s history dates back to 1878 when Sil...
8 (Unconventional) Architectural Spots to Visit in Liguria
Think of Ligurian architecture and you’ll most likely imagine brightly colored houses stacked precariously on top of one another and suspended over the bright blue sea. These painted houses may be one of the most iconic architectures of the region (not to mention in all of Italy), but there’s much more to the region’s design than these confetti-col...
Anna Mondardo at Left Bank Books for Author Talk & Signing
Left Bank Books invites the public to a free talk and book signing by writer and university professor Anna Monardo on Tuesday, July 9, at 6:30 pm. Her recently released memoir, After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage, tells the story of two marriages undone by a dowry and the fallout from that rift on three generations of a Southern Itali...
One day trip from Venice: top 5 itineraries between hidden gems and iconic places
Would you like to organize a one day trip from Venice? You are enjoying your wonderful holiday, when at a certain point you decide that you want to visit something outside the city of the Biennale. You have already planned what to see in the city with the Venice Pass and have already taken advantage of its benefits. So, you immediately set off on y...
Petterino’s Opens New Pasticceria In The Loop
Freshly baked pastries, coffee, breakfast and deli sandwiches, pizza, wine, and more are all on the menu at the new Petterino’s Pasticceria in the heart of Chicago’s Loop and Theatre District. Corporate executive chef John Boudouvas joined us with a taste. Serving handcrafted UMBRIA coffee and a delectable array of freshly baked pastries, breakfast...
Vicenza, what to see: 10 places in the city of Palladio
Vicenza, founded in the 2nd century B.C., prospered under Venetian rule from the early 15th century to the late 18th century. Famous for its architectural heritage, the city holds the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to the works of Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio (Padua, 1508 - Maser, 1580), who created the unmistakable style prese...
Italian history and culture are celebrated
In a colorful and joyous evening sponsored by the Italian Language Department on June 7, Italian Night at West Orange High School celebrated not only Italian UNESCO sites, but the retirement of beloved Italian teacher Vincenza Amabile. “This year’s Italian Night showcased Italy’s rich cultural heritage by featuring its UNESCO World Heritage sites,”...