Italian restaurant in Piermont has wood-burning stove from Naples, 40 Italian beers, more
Sixteen months after introducing Italian fine dining to Sparkill with Lanni's Cucina Verace Italiana, veteran restaurateur Vittorio Lanni has opened a new place in Piermont, complete with (at least for the moment) a red Ferrari parked outside next to signs pointing to Amalfi, Salerno, Positano, Napoli and Procida. Trattoria Da Vittorio, which premi...
10 Best Things to Do in Varenna, Lake Como
Nestled along the shores of Lake Como, the charming village of Varenna offers visitors a perfect blend of natural beauty, history, and culture. While it may be smaller than its more famous neighbors like Bellagio and Como, Varenna has a peaceful allure and is an ideal destination for travelers seeking to escape the crowds. Whether you’re drawn to i...
Registration is NOW OPEN for Teaching Italian XVII: AI and Italian: An Algorithm for Success
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for “Teaching Italian Symposium/Workshops XVII: AI and Italian: An Algorithm for Success”– the 17th annual professional development program organized by the Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America and Prof.ssa Enza Antenos, Dept. of World Languages & Cultures, at Montclair State University. This year’s event...
An Insider’s Guide to the Best Things to do in Manarola
Nestled in the heart of Cinque Terre lies the picturesque village of Manarola. Characterised by its pastel houses that cling to the dramatic cliff face, in the shadow of landscaped terraces which have been hewn out by humans over many centuries. The town is rich with history and vibrant with colour, here’s an insider’s guide to the best things to d...
Johnny C’s Italian Eatery — Delicious Food For Dining In Or Catering!
Although it’s only been open a little more than a year, Johnny C’s Italian Eatery, located in the small plaza on Cross Creek Blvd. at Morris Bridge Rd., is already one of our area’s favorite restaurants for New York-style pizza and delicious Italian food. But lately, co-owner and chef Erik Ravenna says that he’s become more and more passionate abou...
Secret libraries in Rome
The city of Rome is a book of stone, monuments and ancient artefacts which make up and pass on the intriguing and complex chapters of an endless chronology. A thousand-year history to browse with the many vectors of mnemonic restoration. But its museums, which along with the ancient monuments are probably the most visited tourist locations, are not...
An immigrant's journey from coal miner to Millionaire's Row
In 1902, 22-year-old Pietro Nelli, like so many immigrants before him, boarded a ship and left Italy to seek a better future in America. At that age, he could have never imagined what lay before him. It’s possible he saw himself as a loving father and husband — which he was. And perhaps even a successful businessman — ditto. But it’s unlikely he wo...
Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival in Dallas : 10th anniversary. Committee announces: Oscar Renda Grand Marshal 2024
Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival: tenth anniversary in Dallas on Oct. 13. will parade following the Civil and Military Authorities the Texas Park horses, the Skyline school band. Also performing will be the renowned Emerald City Band and Pino Marelli orchestra. A display of Italian sports cars, and the presence of restaurateurs and Italian...
Rome and Pompeii: Discovering and Preserving the Past
Thursday, October 10, 2024 6:30pm. Kimball Library - 5 Academy Ave, Atkinson, NH. Hosted By: Atkinson Historical Society. Register HERE. Rome and Pompeii were part of the "Grand Tour" for upper-class elite from the 17th through the 19th centuries, and remain today the primary sites through which we reach back into the Roman empire's past. R. Scott...
Red Sox honor radio voice Joe Castiglione who is retiring after 42 years
The Boston Red Sox honored longtime radio voice Joe Castiglione, who called his final game Sunday, with an on-field pregame ceremony. The 77-year-old Castiglione, who was honored by the Baseball Hall of Fame this summer with the Ford C. Frick Award, has been the team's lead radio voice since 1983. During the ceremony, the team played highligh...
Martin Scorsese To Be Honored By Italy’s National Cinema Museum: “Italian Cinema Has Held A Very Special Place In My Heart”
Martin Scorsese is set to be honored with a life achievement award by Italy’s National Cinema Museum in the northern city of Turin. The director will receive the museum’s Stella della Mole Award on October 7 in a gala ceremony in the 85-meter-high atrium of its home, the Mole Antonelliana, which was originally conceived as a synagogue. The followin...
The Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi: Honoring the Patron Saint of Italy
Every year on October 4th, Catholics worldwide celebrate the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, a beloved figure known for his profound connection to nature, dedication to humility and a steadfast commitment to serving the poor. For Italian Americans, the day holds special significance, as St. Francis is not only the patron saint of animals and th...