Italian Village Park in Columbus to be redesigned after community feedback
A small park in an old neighborhood is set to undergo a redesign after community feedback. Italian Village Park on East Hubbard Avenue is scheduled for construction late this fall. The changes are meant to preserve green space, enhance park safety, encourage social interaction, align Italian Village with the arts and culture of the Short North and...
Gnocchi: there is more to them than potatoes!
When one thinks of Italian cuisine, gnocchi often comes to mind: they are comforting and delicious, and go well with plenty of sauces. Unlike the harder, durum wheat pasta varieties, gnocchi are soft, pillowy dumplings, made using a wide range of ingredients and many regional variations exist: from the traditional potato gnocchi to those made with...
Gio Ponti’s feminine shaped bottles
Gio Ponti had a penchant for certain materials such as ceramics and glass, which he designed and used in his architecture as he considered them to have exciting expressive potential. He also favoured certain artists such as Massimo Campigli, Giorgio Morandi and Fausto Melotti, whose art with ancient echoes shaped a new modernity. Between the 1940s...
Elevated coastal Italian hotspot Élephante Scottsdale arrives this fall
Opening this fall at Scottsdale Fashion Square, Élephante is an all-new coastal Italian restaurant combining irresistible fare, delightful drinks and spectacular vibes. Handcrafted by renowned restaurateur and designer, Nick Mathers, every single aspect of this 12,000 square foot dining destination, with a total capacity of 345, including 60 patio...
University of Napoli Federico II Opens to the Italian American Community at Cornell Tech
In celebration of its 800th anniversary, the University of Napoli Federico II is organizing a two-day event, on October 22-23, 2024, showcasing excellence in research and innovation both for the academic and business Italian American communities at the Data Center of the Cornell Tech Campus, on Roosevelt Island. “We want to introduce the University...
UNESCO World Heritage sites in Italy: 4 cities not to be missed
Italy, renowned for its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes, is home to more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country in the world. From ancient Roman ruins to Renaissance masterpieces and awe-inspiring natural landscapes, these sites embody the essence of Italy's cultural and historical significance. Each location offe...
The Last Latteria of New York's Little Italy
Lou Di Palo has been behind the counter at his family’s gastronomia for 72 years, but he jokes that he’s been there for 73–if you include the time his pregnant mother worked there too. At the corner of Grand and Mott Street in New York City’s Little Italy, with dark green awnings and wheels of Parmigiano lining the windows, Di Palo’s Fine Foods ha...
Nuraghe and Church of Santa Sabina
Amid the flat plains of Sardinia, Italy, stands a well-preserved nuraghe. Next to it, sits a small Romanesque-Byzantine church with mysterious origins. It’s not clear when exactly it was built or by whom. It is at least 1000 years old, and has served several purposes throughout its life. Besides employing stones that are clearly recycled from the o...
A Journey of Faith and Family: An Italian Immigrant’s Tale
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, millions of Italians immigrated to the United States. Marco and Lucia Rossi were among the young Italians considering joining this human mass. The couple hailed from the village of Pietropertosa in the northern mountains of Italy’s southern region “La Basilicata.” Marco was a muscular and strong young...
'I visited an often overlooked but beautiful Italian city - it was love at first sight'
My wife and I have fallen for Genoa - hard. We first visited last year in February, and when the opportunity for another trip came up this summer, we couldn’t resist. With stunning ocean views, towering mountains, and a rich history, Genoa has everything you could want from an Italian getaway. On a clear day, when you look out over the ocean, you c...
Graspa Group to Unveil Italian Concept in Delray Beach
Graspa Group, the award-winning hospitality firm renowned for its iconic Italian-accented restaurants across Florida, is set to unveil Casalina, a new casual-chic Italian concept in Delray Beach, on October 25. This opening marks Graspa Group’s expansion into Palm Beach County, promising to bring its signature blend of Italian tradition and modern...
Italian Singer Giada Valenti to Co-Host New York City's Columbus Day Parade for Third Consecutive Year on ABC7
On Monday, October 14, 2024, internationally acclaimed singer Giada Valenti, originally from Portogruaro (VE), Italy, will once again co-host the annual Columbus Day Parade on ABC7 television in New York City. This marks the third time that Giada has been selected to co-host the event, which is the largest celebration of Italian heritage and cultur...