Honoring Ale Gambini, One Year Later
This week marks one year since Ale’s passing, the anniversary I never wanted to face, at least not so soon. Nearly 800 million precious moments have passed since our paths first crossed, moving in fast-forward. In contrast, this past year has dragged in slow motion, each moment cutting through me like a knife, reminding me of how fragile life truly...
Sicilian Theater in Little Italy: Remembrances of the Manteo Family
Saturday, March 15 · 3 - 5pm EDT. Italian American Museum, 151 Mulberry Street New York, NY. Step into the world of Little Italy in 1919 when the Manteo family brought their Sicilian puppet theater to Mulberry Street from across the world. This form of entertainment proved to be the most popular for Italians in America in the late 19th and early 20...
Since Ancient Times, Romans Have Gifted These Cream-Filled Treats to Their Sweethearts
Ancient Romans had a seemingly predictable diet for pre-refrigeration days made up of mostly cereals, legumes and meats with sauces from fermented fish and vinegar. But perhaps it wasn’t just these staples that fueled Roman gladiators, but also a sweet cream-filled bun called a maritozzo. In all its simplicity, the maritozzo is a soft bun filled wi...
Champions of innovation between Sport and Made in Italy
When: Friday, March 21 from 5 to 7pm EDT - Where: Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia, 1818 Market Street Floor 9, Suite 910 Philadelphia, PA 19103 United States The Milan-Cortina 2026 International Roadshow has begun! For this occasion, the Consulate is pleased to present the video-project “Champions of innovation between sport and Made in...
The Rise of LA’s Italian Sandwich Renaissance
The first bite is a revelation. The schiacciata bread cracks beneath your teeth, its olive oil-kissed surface giving way to layers of salty prosciutto, creamy stracchino, and a whisper of black truffle. It’s simple but deeply satisfying, the kind of sandwich that makes you close your eyes for a second. It feels like something you should be eating o...
This 105-Mile Italian Hiking Path Offers The Dolomites Dolce Vita
Italy has many beautiful hiking trails, like the Santa Barbara mining trail. It's 311 miles long (500 km) and gently weaves its way across the Sardinian coast following the 19th century extraction routes for many local mines. Or there's the recently reopened Via Dell’Amore (the path of love) near the five medieval villages of Cinque Terre. However...
Fiore believes in the power of learning through service
From a young age, Ida Fiore knew she wanted to be a teacher. “I loved school and everything about it, from learning new things to building relationships with my teachers and classmates,” she says. “Teaching felt like a natural path for me, combining my passion for education and my desire to make a difference in the lives of others.” Now 32 years in...
The new life of dessert wines: the era of serving them only at the end of a meal is over
Our country boasts an incredible variety of aromatic grape varieties. The climate allows for late harvests and drying processes, and our winemaking tradition is ancient. However, for several years now, a decline in consumption has put these wines at risk, often relegated to the end of a meal or festive occasions. Yet, their vitality lies precisely...
Past the Plate: Inside Guarino’s, Cleveland’s oldest restaurant
It has been a Little Italy landmark since 1918 and hasn’t changed much since its grand opening. “We’ve changed very little,” said co-owner Scott Phillips. “We kept everything the way we found it. The sauce is the original sauce from Mrs. Guarino!” The sauce simmers on an antique stove that was repaired using discontinued parts purchased online. Fr...
Turin Is The Hidden Italy, A Stately And Quietly Elegant City
Imagine an elegant, magical, and uncrowded Italian city of vast piazzas, arcades, and Art Nouveau-era cafes, with the snow-capped Alps in the background. That’s a pretty good description of the Italian city of Turin in the country’s northwestern corner. Turin may be the country’s fourth largest metropolis, but it seems oddly forgotten if my recent...
Isabella Rossellini To Be Honored With Other Women Leaders On Long Island
Italian-American actress Isabella Rossellini is part of a bevy of local women leaders who have been chosen to receive special awards as part of Women's Recognition Night at Brookhaven Town Hall this month. Rossellini, who has a home in Brookhaven, has been tapped to receive a special commendation award from the Town Board, representing the 4th...
The rise and fall of bella figura: the evolution of Italy's aesthetic ideal
I am going to be honest with you: as an Italian, I detest the concept of bella figura. While it still remains one of the most deeply ingrained aspects of Italian culture, shaping not only individual behavior but also public life and institutions, bella figura may have finally reached the capolinea of its dominion on Italian costumes. Or does it? B...