Pope Francis signs decree recognizing Salvo D'Acquisto's martyrdom
Although he was hospitalized, Pope Francis made a decision yesterday regarding an Italian hero who is little known abroad but deserves to be recognized and remembered, especially in these difficult times: Salvo D'Acquisto. Pope Francis signed the document authorizing the Vatican's Dicastery for the Causes of Saints to issue the decree recogn...
Netflix Previews Deva Cassel-Led ‘The Leopard’ Series, Its Most Ambitious Italian Original to Date: ‘Sumptuous and Emotionally Charged’
Netflix pulled out all the stops as it unveiled its hotly anticipated limited series “The Leopard,” based on the classic Sicily-set novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, which marks the streamer’s biggest splash in Italy thus far. On Tuesday, Netflix held a packed press conference in the frescoed ballroom of Rome’s central Hotel Plaza, which was a...
IAPC to honor trio of titans at heritage event
The Italian American Political Coalition will present Judge Lisa Marino with its Public Service Leadership Award, Melrose Park Mayor Ronald Serpico with its William Paca Award and Patrick Santoro with its Lifetime Achievement Award at its annual Heritage Celebration on March 6 at The Elmcrest Banquets in Elmwood Park. To make reservations, call 708...
The Italian Cooking Philosophy That Can Help You Save Money On Food
According to the FDA, as of 2025, foodies in the U.S. waste an estimated 30%-40% of the total food supply (yikes). That also means that the water, energy, and labor required to produce this food gets wasted too. As an antidote to this unflattering statistic, the centuries-old Italian cooking philosophy of cucina povera can help households save mone...
Italian Technology Awards 2025 Announced - Deadline April 25th, 2025
The Italian Trade Agency through its offices in the United States (ITA - https://www.ice.it/en/markets/usa) and its partners announce a "Call for Papers" for the Italian Technology Awards (ITA) 2025. The Italian Technology Award program consists of a competition that asks upper-level students attending major universities in the United States to sub...
Italian Restaurant Westlake Village: A Hidden Gem For Fine Dining
When it comes to fine dining in Westlake Village, there’s one place that consistently stands out among the rest: Bocaccio’s Restaurant. Nestled in the heart of the community, this charming Italian eatery has earned its reputation as a true hidden gem. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, looking for a casual night out, or simply craving a...
American Distillers Are Embracing the Art of Italian Amaro
There are few places in this world I like to imbibe more than Italy. Not only can you get the best wine for way, way less money than here in the United States, but their backbars are overflowing with aperitivi and amari, those bittersweet liqueurs that are meant to open the appetite before a meal and help you digest after eating, respectively. Not...
Folsom Italian Festival to hold celebration of Italian American heritage
Associazione Regionale Abruzzese Delco and Delaware Valley will host an Italian Festival, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 29 at Folsom Fire Company, 411 Sutton Ave., Ridley Township. The afternoon of Italian-American cultural fun will feature Italian foods and desserts, wine, craft vendors and music. Admission is free. Proceeds from the event wil...
The places of Montalbano's Sicily
Sicily is not only a set for Il Commissario Montalbano, but a co-star with its history, art, architecture and iconic scenery. The transposition of Andrea Camilleri ’s novels to the small screen has led to the vivification of that land made up of a mosaic of Baroque villages, historic palaces and seascapes that tell centuries of civilization and cul...
New Italian restaurant on deck to replace Sushi Roku in Scottsdale
If finding the next vibey night out is your Roman Empire, put the W Scottsdale Hotel back on your radar. The Old Town resort plans to debut Sexy Roman, a new Italian-inspired restaurant with a roving martini cart, this spring.The restaurant will replace the luxe, date-night-worthy Sushi Roku, which shuttered in July 2023 following a 15-year run. Se...
Medieval matches bring ancient Roman history to life
The clash of swords, cheers and jeers of seventh-graders, and the clapped percussion of the 1977 Queen song “We Will Rock You” filled the social studies classroom during the recent Lowell Middle School-style Gladiator Games. Minutes earlier, teacher Drew Struckmeyer had entered the arena, or, to be literal, the space inside a circle of tables at wh...
Things to do around Verona: 7 one-day trips and how to get there
Wondering what to do around Verona? We're here to help you choose the perfect itinerary. Just beyond Juliet's House and the iconic Arena, there's a whole world waiting to be explored, one step at a time. Verona is a fantastic launchpad for exciting one-day trips. The best part? No car needed! Thanks to efficient buses service, you can get to any de...