Italian American Social Club at Palm Coast celebrates 50th anniversary
The Italian American Social Club at Palm Coast celebrated its 50th anniversary on Nov. 9 at its clubhouse. With over 200 members and guests in attendance, it was an evening of glamour, sparkle and all-around joy. Club President Walter Teper opened the evening with the Italian national anthem, the U.S. national anthem and an invocation. Palm Coast C...
The Little Port City In Italy's Puglia Region With A Street Famed For Fresh Homemade Pasta
One of the best things about traveling to Italy has got to be the food. Every region is steeped in a unique culinary tradition with a focus on high-quality ingredients and surprisingly simple but very flavorful dishes that make for top-tier comfort food — especially when it comes to pasta. But who knows pasta better than an Italian grandma (or "non...
Abbracci Offers Warming Italian Dishes, Plus More Lowcountry Openings This Fall
Here are some noteworthy restaurants opening around Charleston this fall season. North Mount Pleasant Gets a New Italian SpotRestaurateurs Don and Joanne Migliori opened Abbracci Italian Cuisine & Cocktails (1146 Muhlenbergia Drive) on Friday, November 8. Chef Devin Sansone puts out dishes like rigatoni with pork ragu, ricotta gnocchi. margherita p...
Rent or buy in Italy: which is best in 2024/2025?
To buy or to rent a home? It’s a question that’s always relevant for those searching for a new place to live, and even more so now, as mortgage rates are shifting due to the European Central Bank's rate cuts, making the buying option increasingly appealing in Italy. At least, this is the case in certain cities and for specific property sizes: the R...
Scorsese and the saints
In what may be his final chapter, the legendary film-maker – who has drawn so often on his Catholic upbringing – turns his attention to the saints. Lucy Lethbridge sees his new series, and hears why he’s made it Martin Scorsese, now 81, was brought up in a poor area of Little Italy in New York. All the film director’s grandparents were Sicilian, an...
Dinner reception of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce - GA Chapter
Sunday the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce -GA CHAPTER produced its first Annual Dinner Reception. Representatives and executives from more than 45 companies and institutions gather in Atlanta at the historical Callanwolde mansion to celebrate, network and learn more about the upcoming 2025 program. Georgia is home to a substantial presence of It...
Italian Super-Diva Mina Still Going Strong at 84
Known as the queen of Italian pop, Mina has sold over 150 million records worldwide and remains a music legend who’s been captivating fans since the ’60s. Her new album, Gassa d’Amante, drops on November 22, and its title — named after an essential sailing knot — represents the solid and yet easily untangled nature of love. Just like the knot, the...
Forum of Italian American Educators receive $10K in funding from Council Member Marmorato
The Bronx-based non-profit educational organization Forum of Italian American Educators received $10,000 in taxpayer funds from Council Member Kristy Marmorato on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the St. Clare of Assisi-St. Francis Xavier School, located at 1911 Hone Ave. in the Morris Park section of the borough. The funding will support the cultural and edu...
Filming wraps on 'Spaghetti Wars' pilot in St. Louis
It’s a wrap. The filming of what’s hoped to be the pilot episode of Spaghetti Wars, an Italian food-based reality show, ended over the weekend. Executive producer Barry Mendelson, whose resume boasts more than 300 TV shows—mostly sports-related—now leads the charge in post-production editing and pitching the show to streaming platforms. While Spagh...
A.P. Giannini: Bank To The Future Wins Best International Documentary at TIIFF
The docu-film A.P. Giannini: Bank To The Future directed by Valentina Signorelli and Cecilia Zoppelletto, produced by Daitona and Preston Witman Productions, continues to shine on the international stage, taking home the Best International Documentary award at the Tennessee International Indie Film Festival (TIIFF). This prestigious accolade highli...
Rome to be European Capital of Space
The Metropolitan City of Rome Capital was elected European Space Capital during the European Council of Mayors of the CVA, Communauté des Villes Ariane, meeting in Seville on November 16, 2024. This is an important recognition for the area, which has played a central role in the European aerospace industry for years. The CVA is a network that promo...
Tommy DeVito is back! Relive his family, friends' Giants tailgate last year
Tommy DeVito is back at starting quarterback for the New York Giants. The Giants benched the struggling 27-year-old Daniel Jones on Monday, with coach Brian Daboll planning to start the fan favorite DeVito against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week in an attempt to end a five-game losing streak. DeVito had been listed as the third quarterback every...