We The Italians

AMC slaps ‘Goodfellas’ with trigger warning for ‘offensive’ content that includes ‘cu...

They’re whacking a classic. AMC Networks added a trigger warning to the classic mob movie “Goodfellas” — rankling those who were in the film and wiseguys alike. “This film includes language and/or cultural stereotypes that are inconsistent with today’s standards of inclusion and tolerance and may offend some viewers,” a message reads at the top of the film when screened on the network. The warning...

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Website tracking Italian Americans in baseball adds Astros rookies

When Spencer Arrighetti and Joey Loperfido were promoted to the Houston Astros' roster, their debuts were not only noted on Baseball Reference, but also a website called "Baseball Amore." The website was started by Tulane program director of information technology Ralph Russo and keeps track of every Italian American baseball player, detailing the origins of their heritage, as well as providin...

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Federico Borella & Michela Balboni — Photographing rural Italy’s “tree men”

In a small village called Satriano, in the heart of Italy’s picturesque Basilicata region, an ancient ritual has been rekindled by the local people. Every February, on the weekend before Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras), 131 men go into the forest. When they emerge, they are dressed from head to toe in branches of ivy. Almost unrecognizable, besides their arms and feet, they become a procession of moving...

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Italia Mia is Back in St. Pete

This story has gotten so confusing. Years ago, I became obsessed with the chicken parmesan at Italia Mia. I’d often go for lunch since their location on 62nd in St. Pete wasn’t far from our studios. The lunch specials were super cheap. Most times, I stuck with the chicken parm but the Italian sausages and pizza were also pretty amazing. Then the pandemic hit. COVID 19 dealt a lethal blow to many r...

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Cerda, the town of Targa Florio and artichokes

April 1982 marked the beginning of theArtichoke Festival in an area of about 700 hectares dedicated to artichoke cultivation. Now, 42 years later, the festival remains a reflection of the dedication of the residents of Cerda (Palermo), who have a true passion for growing spiny artichokes, a source of pride for this town’s agriculture. The Cynara Festival, held from April 20th to 28th, 2024, featur...

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Hidden in Plain Sight: the Angel of the Waters in Central Park

The new episode of “Hidden in Plain Sight,” the series by NYU Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò, will make a not-so-obvious connection with Italian influences stand out. The protagonist is the Angel of the Waters of the Bethesda Fountain in Central Park, one of the most beloved monuments, and the only one commissioned and completely paid for by the Central Park administration. Scenes from countless mov...

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Where Odysseus threw a barbecue: exploring Sicily’s Favignana island

I cycled into birdsong, into colour, the light glimmering against the white of the low stone walls. There was a spaciousness as I cycled, a lateral stretching of soundscape, big skies, birds fluting. I didn’t meet anyone else on the narrow lanes and had a sense of being completely alone on an island of 2,000 people. Is there anything happier than being on a bicycle early in the morning, heading to...

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'Fairytale' Italian village loved by celebrities that you may not have heard of

Nestled in the heart of Italy's Umbria is a village that is often referred to as being among "I Borghi più belli d'Italia", translating to the most beautiful villages of Italy. This walled medieval village of Montone is almost in the centre of Italy and has a rich history behind it. The village is the origin of the Fortebracci Condottieri family, whose most famous member was Braccio da Montone. Si...

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Winter Garden's Simply Capri rouses with the coastal cuisine of Amalfi and Southern I...

Nick Valenti has quite the résumé — James Beard Award winner, chairman emeritus at the Culinary Institute of America and former Patina Restaurant Group (now Delaware North) CEO. He's been responsible for numerous restaurants at Disney, some of which I'm sure he's truly sorry for and others, including Tutto Italia and Via Napoli in Epcot, that consistently fill the bellies of park-goers. Over at Fl...

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Centuripe, what to see in the amazing human-shaped village in Sicily

In Italy there are some villages that are truly one of a kind, capable of capturing the curiosity of tourists from all over the world. Many of them are famous for their history, others for their specialties of excellent food, wines and crafts, but some are truly noteworthy above all for their particular…profile. This is the case of Centuripe. Centuripe is especially famous for its particular appea...

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New England

A Taste of Italy, Deli & Caffe

A year after opening its doors in May of last year, The Taste of Italy in Johnston has not faltered in delivering its consistently delicious and authentic Italian cuisine to an ever-growing list of loyal fans. From the moment a curious diner walks in... Read More

New York

Discover Flora: A Hidden Gem Serving Authentic Campanian Cuisine in Brooklyn

Nestled in the heart of Brooklyn’s South Slope, Flora emerges as a culinary beacon for those in pursuit of authentic Italian fare without the Manhattan price tag. At 1021 8th Avenue, this charming restaurant is the brainchild of Emiliano Cammardella... Read More

East

National Museum of American History Acquires Marcella Hazan Culinary Tools

Marking the centennial of Marcella Hazan’s (1924–2013) birth, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has received a donation from the family of the influential cookbook author and legendary teacher of regional Italian cuisine in the Un... Read More

South East

"My Big Gay Italian Wedding" Comes to the Hard Rock Event Center

My Big Gay Italian Wedding has been scheduled for Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa on Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13, with both shows at 8 p.m. Tickets starting at $50 will be available Friday, February 9 a... Read More

Great Lakes

Mattern to preside over Arcolians

While growing up, pediatric dentist Dr. Jessica Mattern watched her father, a general dentist, open several dental practices and enjoy the autonomy and flexibility of running his own businesses. She initially was set on a career working with children... Read More

Midwest

Italian Community partners with Missouri History Museum for Italian Family Fun Day

After partnering with The Magic House for the Ciao Bambini exhibit, the Italian Community of St Louis will partner with the Missouri History Museum for an Italian Family Fun Day as part of their Summer Family Fun Series. The event takes place Wednesd... Read More

South

Website tracking Italian Americans in baseball adds Astros rookies

When Spencer Arrighetti and Joey Loperfido were promoted to the Houston Astros' roster, their debuts were not only noted on Baseball Reference, but also a website called "Baseball Amore." The website was started by Tulane program director of info... Read More

West

Vince Mottola Jr. Reflects on 50 Years of Vince's Italian

Vince’s Italian, an old-fashioned Italian restaurant serving up traditional family recipes, just celebrated 50 years in Renton. Inspired by the possibilities posed by the American Dream, founders Vince and Ada Mottola emigrated from Naples, the birth... Read More

California

59-Year-Old Classic Italian Restaurant Andre’s Has Reopened in Mid-Wilshire

LA’s longtime old-school favorite Andre’s Italian Restaurant reopened in Mid-Wilshire. For 59 years, the family-operated eatery was located across the street from the Original Farmers Market. As of April 11, it now resides inside the historic Domingu... Read More

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