First look: Little Italy East brings its NY-style pizza and pasta to East Memphis
Little Italy is expanding east. Known for its made-to-order New York-style pizza and homemade pastas, the original location is in Midtown at 1495 Union Ave. A second location opened about five years ago in Downtown Memphis at 106 GE Patterson Ave. There is also a Bartlett location at 7717 U.S. 70 that, like the Downtown restaurant, is independently...
Blast From The Past: Historical Reenactment Events To See In Italy
Italy’s cultural history has captured the hearts and imaginations of people around the world. And while visiting the country and walking these ancient streets can give you a feel for what life was like at the time of Ancient Rome, the Middle Ages, or the Renaissance, nothing quite transports you there like a historical reenactment. Here are a few w...
Welcome to Cortile Della Corsa in Pittsburgh, PA
July 22-23, 2023. 5280 Northumberland St, Pittsburgh, PA. The Cortile della Corsa is the crown jewels of the car shows at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. Cortile is Italian for “Courtyard” and it’s befitting the name because of the gorgeous Italian vehicles that sit in front of The Pittsburgh Golf Club promontory. The Cortile features the best o...
Catholic Central coach Toni Magni learned from legends over his 55-year career
Toni Magni was a recent graduate of the University of Detroit in the early 1970s and heard Grosse Pointe St. Paul was looking to hire a cross-country coach. Magni had never coached before so he asked the advice of Lou Miramonti, who had coached him at Detroit St. Anthony. “I asked him if I should apply,” Magni recalled. “He said: ‘Sure. The worst t...
The Best Restaurants in Italy 2023
One approach to finding the best restaurants in Italy (and around the world) is to consult the list of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants for 2023. This year, five restaurants in Italy made this prestigious list. The new rankings were announced on June 20th, at an awards ceremony held at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia. The event was co-spon...
Planckian, here are the made-in-Italy batteries with quantum technology
Planckian, the world's first company engaged in the development of the quantum battery technology concept, today announced the closing of a pre-seed investment round of more than 2.7 million euros. Planckian is the first joint spin-off of the University of Pisa and Scuola Normale Superiore. Development activities are led by Marco Polini and Vittori...
La Festa Italiana at Waltham Common: A Celebration of Italian Culture
Festivals provide a staging to celebrate the rich cultures, heritage, rituals, and traditions that define communities and nations. On Saturday, June 10th., the spirit of Italy came pleasantly alive at the Waltham Commons with La Festa Italiana. The festival was organized by the Italian American Alliance. Please check pictures of the festival here....
Italian food awards USA 2023: the winners
The Italian food innovation is once again the protagonist at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2023, the American largest trade show dedicated to the food sector. Italianfood.net, the Food Group’s international project, organized the fifth edition of the Italian Food Awards USA, dedicated to the most innovative Italian F&B products launched in the past tw...
Portrait of Garibaldi at the Italian Cultural Institute Was First at Meucci’s Home
When I first entered my office at the Cultural Institute two years ago, I saw an oval portrait of Garibaldi hanging on the wall. A young Garibaldi, with a reddish-blond beard, already with a “Nazarene” physiognomy that often leads to his face being fused with that of Christ in so many Risorgimento images. The inventory states that the portrait is a...
The value of Italian luxury brands continues to grow
Since the end of 2022, the luxury sector continues to demonstrate remarkable strength and resilience, with many stocks in the sector performing better than other sectors, pushing up all major Old Continent listings. This performance of the luxury sector is also well observed by the Msci Europe Luxury, the index summarizing the performance of luxury...
River Oaks District Restaurant Bari Embraces Well-Executed Italian Classics
Houston has seen an influx of Italian restaurants over the past few years. The latest has taken up residence in the River Oaks District at 4444 Westheimer. Bari Ristorante opened its doors on May 15. Houston restaurateur Thomas “Tommy” Nally, who has owned and developed restaurants, bars, and nightclubs around the city as well as in New York, the C...
Sardinia: Popular beaches to be protected with towel bans, pre-booked tickets and entry fees
The Italian island of Sardinia is protecting its spectacular beaches from overtourism with multiple new restrictions including fines of up to €3,500. The island’s coastline is renowned for its pristine stretches of sand, including its famed pink beach. But its seaside has also been suffering due to disrespectful visitor behaviour and overcrowding....