Roman Architecture: Everything You Need to Know
The Roman Empire is often credited as one of the most influential periods in Western history, and perhaps nothing proves this lasting legacy quite like Roman architecture. Inspired by classical architecture in Greece, ancient Romans were responsible for popularizing many elements of our built environment that we now take for granted, like aqueducts...
Enrico Caruso Meets Bobby Darin -- Concerts on the Creek Presents: The Vince Chiarelli Band
When: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM on Sat, 8 Jul 2023 - Where: Spring Creek Church Concerts on the Creek proudly welcomes one of the most original and eclectic Italian bands, “The Vince Chiarelli Band.” This entertaining group of musicians has garnered audiences from coast to coast. They have been acclaimed for their unique sound, in which traditional Itali...
Vomero district: how to visit the hilly area of Naples without missing anything
For many reasons, Vomero could be considered almost as a separate citadel that watches over Naples. The castle that dominates the top of this hill seems in fact separated from the rest of the city by a large green area. Its history is also different from that of the more central districts, since the Vomero district is much more recent. In fact, the...
NYC threatens pizzerias with coal, wood-fire ovens to cut carbon emissions
New York City may soon force pizzerias to pay thousands of dollars in renovations to keep their coal and wood-fire ovens over environmental concerns with air quality, according to a report. The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has drafted new rules that would require pizzerias with coal and wooden-fire ovens installed prio...
This Picturesque Wine Region in Italy Is Still Flying Under the Radar—but Won't Be for Long
Tuscany, Piedmont, Sardinia, Veneto and Sicily (especially since The White Lotus filmed there!) might get more glory, but there’s an under-the-radar wine region every oenophileshould add to their travel bucket lists: Abruzzo. Fly into Rome and drive just 2 hours east, and you’ll land in Abruzzo. After visiting this summer, we can confirm it’s high...
Schenley Park's veiled Columbus statue is losing its covering as legal challenges hold up removal
Close to a year after a judge ruled that the Schenley Park Christopher Columbus statue could lawfully be removed, the statue remains in place. The monument has been covered over since 2020, but it has recently been sighted with large parts exposed. “It seemed like more and more of it was being uncovered, and now, the last time I went by… it was kin...
Nunzio by Chef Michael DeLone in Collingswood Launches Summer Menu and Live Opera Singer
Nunzio by Chef Michael DeLone is celebrating the start of the summer season with a variety of new programming and additions like weekly live music featuring award-winning mezzo-soprano singer Shanley Horvitz, the launch of a special small plates menu, BYOB sangria mixers and seasonal summer menu additions made with, and inspired by locally grown Je...
The four “Madonnines” of Milan
Madonnines: As soon as you arrive in Piazza Duomo, in Milan, the first thing you notice, being not by chance the symbol of the Lombard capital, is it: the statue of the Madonnina, placed at 108.50 meters high on the highest spire of the Duomo so that it can protect the city and its inhabitants. Milan, the city-symbol of the Italian economy at an i...
Ancient Pizza Ancestor And Wine Seen In Newly Revealed Painting At Pompeii
A vibrant painting has been unearthed among the ruins of Pompeii appearing to show a bundle of food and wine, including a distant ancestor of the modern-day pizza. The fresco was found during recent excavations at a ruined house in the archeological site of Pompeii, the Roman town that was infamously wrecked by a devastating eruption of Mount Vesu...
Alla Boara
When: Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8 at 8:00pm ET - Where: BOB STOP at The Music Settlement, 2920 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH Alla Boara will be putting on an immersive live recording experience at Bop Stop as part of their next live album. The group will be performing a range of new material and the performances will include special guests, Ja...
Italian Festival to Adjust Its Downtown Footprint
The Greater Youngstown Italian Fest will once again sprawl through the middle of downtown, but its footprint will be shortened by one block. The event will take place Aug. 4-6 on East Federal Street, Champion Street and Central Square. The first block of West Federal immediately west of Central Square will not be used this year because of the ongoi...
Wellness: Discovering typical flavors and wellness in Italy
Food greatly influences our health, and the German philosopher Ludwig Feuerbach had already sensed this in the 19th century with the motto "man is what he eats." In this article, we will explore fascinating stories and local flavors of various Italian villages, from Tuscany to Campania, via the historic Belluno Dolomites. Honey from the Belluno Dol...