New Modern Italian Coming to Sandy
South Valley residents, rejoice! A new restaurant is opening up in your neck of the woods in December. Scelto (pronounced shell-toe) is opening up soon in Aspen Plaza at 849 E 9400 S. I, for one, am heartened that this is a non-chain restaurant opening up in South Valley. We need more of those. Press release from Scelto below. This December, Scelto...
Space tech & AI, 10 Italian startups on mission in the U.S.
From mixed reality to simplify work during spacewalks to solid, moldable supercapacitors for high-performance electric vehicles, via the space "sunflower" that allows orbiting structures to store more energy with solar panels. Ten Italian startups have been selected to participate Dec. 4 at the World Trade Center in Seattle, U.S., in the summit "Pr...
Locals Pack This Superb Tiny Italian Restaurant In An Even Tinier Washington Beach Town
The Long Beach Peninsula is home to many wonders, from an amazing stretch of beach and a fabulous coastal biking and walking trail to charming small towns. But the area is also where you’ll find one of the best Italian restaurants in the state. MyCovio’s, a tiny eatery in even tinier Ocean Park, serves excellent meals in a small repurposed home. Th...
Matteo Bocelli brings pop music, not opera, to Mesa this weekend
“I’m Here” is not only a love song from Matteo Bocelli’s self-titled debut album - it's also an official proclamation of his arrival into music as a pop star. Some people might think that the 26-year-old would follow in the footsteps of his famous tenor father, opera and classical music singer Andrea Bocelli, but the younger Bocelli is leaving the...
Experience the charm of Matteo, Salt Lake City’s newest Italian gem
When you name a restaurant after yourself, you know there’s a big personality and presence behind the endeavor. There’s no better example than the late Valter Nassi, namesake of Valter’s Osteria, who charmed guests for years in three different restaurants around downtown Salt Lake. With Valter’s recent passing, the baton seems to have transferred t...
For exquisite Italian food, head up to Vetri Cucina in Las Vegas
Vetri Cucina at Palms was at a high when it closed in 2020, along with the property, during the pandemic, with the venue on the 56th floor drawing a capacity crowd every night. Disappointment was high when Palms and Vetri Cucina remained shuttered—and many a foodie rejoiced when the Italian restaurant reopened along with the resort, in 2022. The re...
This Fabulous Italian Restaurant In Oregon Has The Best Outdoor Dining In Winter
Wishing for a fabulous Italian restaurant in Oregon where you can dine outside in the cold and rainy winter months? Try Montelupo Italian Market, which serves amazing food in a heated tent. You can also dine inside, but if you’re in the mood for outside dining, where’s the fun in that? (Actually, the inside space is quite lovely, too!) Montelupo op...
The Best Authentic Italian Restaurant In Oregon Is One You’ve Likely Passed By a Hundred Times
If you take a moment to pause along TV Highway, your nose may just detect the tantalizing aromas of simmering tomato sauce, melting cheeses, and freshly baked bread wafting through the air. These delightful scents originate from a place that has become a cherished fixture in the community – Nonna Emilia, a restaurant that offers more than just a me...
NIAF Arizona Regional Gala Celebrates Honorees and Raises Funds for Non-Profit Organizations
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is excited to announce the upcoming NIAF Arizona Regional Gala is set to take place on January 27, 2024, at the luxurious Waldorf Astoria Arizona Biltmore Hotel. This prestigious event will recognize outstanding individuals for their contributions to the community while raising funds for two deserving...
‘Comfy Cozy Italian’: EVO opens new eatery in North Scottsdale
The Italian-inspired restaurant EVO, known for its location in Old Town Scottsdale, recently expanded to offer its classic cuisine in North Scottsdale. “I’m very excited. (This is) something I’ve been wanting to do for a while and am very happy to be part of the community there,” says Nick Neuman, owner and partner of EVO. “So far, the feedback ha...
Peek Inside Flour Bloom, a New York-Italian Bakery Living Out Its ’70s Disco Fantasy
In Long Island, New York, Bree Licata grew up frequenting Italian American bakeries that stocked dozens of varieties of cookies and pastries. Customers would eye up trays of baked goods in a pastry case, order what they want, and their selections would be boxed up and priced by weight. Licata’s family was one that had always leaned toward cooking r...
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...