Ferrari unveil special livery for Las Vegas Grand Prix in nod to 70s 'golden age'
Ferrari have unveiled a special livery for the Las Vegas Grand Prix with the traditional red on the SF-23 cars featuring a hint of white. Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz’s race suits and helmets have also been given the same treatment to celebrate Ferrari’s look from the 70s. With Formula 1’s highly anticipated return to Las Vegas fast approaching...
Tavolàta: New Italian Restaurant set to open Monday
Tavolàta, a successful Seattle-based Italian restaurant, opens in downtown Boise on Monday! Owner Ethan Stowel says Tavolàta is a neighborhood, family-style Italian restaurant with pasta made from scratch. Once you order your dish, you'll actually be able to watch them make it! "We really love the idea of having an open kitchen," said Stowel. "You...
Perugia delegation celebrates 30 years of friendship in Seattle
Sister-city friendships come with economic, artistic and cross-cultural benefits, but even more than that, they offer meaningful personal relationships and ongoing friendships. The idea of creating global understanding person-to-person was a driving force behind President Dwight Eisenhower’s creation of the national sister cities program in 1956. F...
When Your Heart Says ‘Pasta’, The Old Spaghetti Factory in Oregon Answers
Hey there, pasta enthusiasts! If you're on the hunt for a dining experience that's not just about the food, but a journey through time and taste, then buckle up because we're about to take you on a ride to The Old Spaghetti Factory in Hillsboro, Oregon. The Old Spaghetti Factory started as a local restaurant in Portland and was so well loved that i...
Introducing The Rosticceria: A Taste of Italy in Scottsdale
Scottsdale, Arizona is set to welcome a delightful addition to its culinary scene with the opening of The Rosticceria, an Italian restaurant by renowned Chef Joey Maggiore. On December 5th, food enthusiasts can flock to this new eatery located near Cactus Road and Tatum Boulevard to indulge in a unique dining experience. Chef Joey, co-founder of Th...
Cinema Italian Style 2023 in Seattle
Cinema Italian Style features some of the best Italian films. Entering its 15th year, the festival will take place November 9–16, 2023 at SIFF Cinema Uptown in Seattle. Join us for una settimana di straordinari film italiani. Note: All films will be presented with English subtitles. LEARN MORE & BUY TICKETS. Movies: Kidnapped | Princess | La Chimer...
Molto Bene! A First Look at Matteo Ristorante Italiano
I have a good friend who’s a very knowledgeable wine expert and talented ex-chef and restaurateur. So when he talks about food and wine, I listen. That’s because he is very discriminating about both. So when he told Faith and me about a new Italian restaurant – raved about it, actually – I was thrilled. That’s because there are only a handful of It...
Lady Gaga Joins U2 for ‘Shallow’ and Other Duets at Las Vegas’ Sphere
U2 found what they were looking for in a duet partner Wednesday night at Sphere in Las Vegas, as Lady Gaga joined the group for duets on one of her songs, “Shallow,” and two of theirs, “All I Want Is You” and “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.” Bono introduced his fellow leather-jacketed guest as “the most audacious, vivacious woman in an...
'This is my life': Restaurant owner's handmade pastas remind him of his childhood in Italy
He had been in the restaurant business for most of his life. But chef and restaurateur Rocco Pezzano left the time-demanding industry to start a wholesale business that would allow him to spend more time with his young family. Eight years later, COVID-19 hit and effectively shut down his company. By now, Pezzano’s personal life had also changed as...
Dig It Dining: Best Italian food in Downtown Chandler – Craft 64
Now while I reserve the right to be wowed by more Italian restaurants in the future, there’s definitely an oven in Downtown Chandler that is my new favorite place to fix a craving for sauce and bread. Here’s my review of Craft 64: With great happy hour and late-night specials, it was easy to pick a few appetizers and a pizza, paired with draft brew...
Salt Lake City Council declares October Italian-American Heritage Month
The Salt Lake City Council convened on the evening of Oct. 17, 2023, to declare October as Italian-American Heritage Month. The Council voted unanimously to adopt a ceremonial resolution—jointly with Mayor Erin Mendenhall—declaring October as Italian-American Heritage Month. During the process of adopting this resolution, Council member Victoria Pe...
An Italian Coffee Legend Returns to Downtown Portland
ESPRESSO EXPERT, coffee roaster, and cafe owner Andrea Spella first established his reputation with the eponymous downtown Portland coffee cart he opened in 2006. Now after the pandemic, and massive changes in the neighborhood, Spella has once again put roots down in the city center with Spella Caffè, his new flagship that opened October 12. The ne...