How to discover the Italian coastal city of Rimini away from the beaches
Bakary Tamba surveys his neat kingdom of sand, and smiles. The folded cream parasols on his patch of the Adriatic coastline stretch almost to the water’s edge, all perfectly aligned. The fine, blonde expanse is manicured and already warm to the touch. Offshore, a small yacht is coaxing a few knots from the morning breeze. All is as it should be — s...
Golden, bubbling cheese and rich red sauce is just one Touch of Italy
Cooking a delicious meal is like a piece of art. Watch this cheese bubble and brown and caramelize, the chef says, pointing to a blazing hot oven at Touch of Italy restaurant in Rehoboth Beach. Thick layers of soft, salty muenster cheese melt beautifully atop a giant piece of chicken parmesan. The chicken is sliced and pounded with precision, the h...
Rago thrives as composer despite late start
Maria Rago’s journey to finding her life’s mission — composing music — started with what most would call a moment of folly. The Italian pianist and composer was 24-year-old with an Italian literature degree in her native Caltanissetta, Sicily, when she went with a friend to a concert by the cellist Giovanni Sollima. All of a sudden, in the middle o...
What to do in 24 h in Turin: one day itinerary
Turin is a city that knows how to surprise, with its Savoy elegance, its historic cafes, and its world-famous museums. In just one day, you can experience a concentration of art, culture, gastronomy, and history, discovering hidden corners and breathtaking views. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the discovery of what to do in 24 hours...
Forth Atlanta rounds out F&B offering with new Italian steakhouse
New modern Italian steakhouse Il Premio has opened at Forth Atlanta, marking the compilation of the public dining concepts at the new luxury development from Method Co, which comprises hotel rooms, restaurants and a members club. The look of the restaurant, executed by Stokes Architecture + Design, takes inspiration from the Renaissance architectur...
Lecture / Transhumance from Past to Future
When: The October 21 2024, 18:00 (Local time) - Where: Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago - What: Prof. Laura Carnevale will present Transhumance from Past to Future: Shepherds’ Devotional Traditions and Places of Worship in Southern Italy from Roman Age to the 21st Century. Human and animal interactions are not only a natural phenomenon but the...
Antonio Vivaldi Portrayed in Italian Period Movie ‘Primavera’; Memento International Boards Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Antonio Vivaldi, the Italian Baroque composer and violinist who penned “The Four Seasons,” will be portrayed in “Primavera,” the feature debut of Damiano Michieletto, a leading opera director. Memento International has boarded the film which begins shooting this month in Rome and Venice. “Primavera” was penned by Ludovica Rampoldi, the award-winni...
A Vibey Italian Restaurant With a Candy Shop Is the Latest Retro Throwback to Hit the Strip
Las Vegas is clearly having a moment with all things retro. Following other restaurant openings this year themed to the 1960s and ’70s, the latest entrant to the Las Vegas Strip is embracing a design inspired by 1970s Italy. This winter, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino will debut a stylish new Italian restaurant with a swanky lounge and candy shop...
Sicilians in the Big Easy: Muffuletta, Mardi Gras, and Migration
Bag in hand, packed with what valuables you have, you shuffle along with others boarding a ship alongside crates of citrus and sacks of coffee beans and sugar. As the ship pushes out of port, you squeeze your way through the masses waving goodbye, grasping to the bannister and leaning over to take one last glimpse at a Palermo slowly slipping away....
Italian Festival to return to Kingston (NY) waterfront on Oct. 13
Kevin and Stephanie Reginato, owners of Reginato Ristorante in Lake Katrine, have been named the Signore and Signora of the Year by the Ulster County Italian American Foundation and will be honored on Oct. 13 at the Ulster County Italian Festival’s opening ceremony at T.R. Gallo Park. “Every year, we get a little bit better, and everyone who is par...
Scotch Plains-Fanwood UNICO Columbus Day Celebration
The Scotch Plains Fanwood chapter of UNICO, in collaboration with the Scotch Plains Italian-American Club, invites the community to its annual Columbus Day Italian Heritage Celebration, that will take place on Saturday, October 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Alan M. Augustine Park, adjacent to the Scotch Plains municipal building at 430 Park A...
Eldorado Great Italian Festival to return for its 42nd year
The smells, sounds, and vibrant colors of Italy will take over downtown Reno (NV) as the 42nd annual Great Italian Festival kicks off on Saturday, October 12. The festival takes place on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., and wraps up Sunday, October 13 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The event is open to the public, and free to enter. This...