Music from the Royal Chapel of Early Modern Naples
The Italian Cultural Institute of Washington is glad to announce the presentation of “String virtuosi in Eighteenth-Century Naples: Culture, Power, and Music Institutions” (Cambridge University Press, 2024) written by Guido Olivieri, Professor of Musicology at the University of Texas – Austin, and the accompanying concert by Modern Music (Risa Brow...
Italian Wine’s Greatest Dinner? Bolgheri gathers 1,200 wine lovers under a summer Tuscan sky—with no “plan B”
Late summer in Italy can resemble a special circle of Dante’s Inferno—one filled with too many tourists in tar-melting heat as Italians flee their work posts to go to the beach or mountains. But then, occasionally, even in summer, Italians do what they do best: surprise you with rabbit-out-of-the-hat magic that leaves you agape. That charming wizar...
Sal E Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro Cozy Atmosphere That Keeps People Coming Back For More
From the moment you enter Sal e Pepe, the stage is set for a mouthwatering culinary experience. You will immediately feel the warmth and charm of the restaurant. The name Sal e Pepe is Italian for “salt and pepper,” and owners Angelo and Renia Marini have added a whimsical atmosphere by showcasing a unique set of salt and pepper shakers at each tab...
The “spicy” history of cannoli Siciliani
Stand up if you, too, think that cannoli Siciliani are, hands down, the most deliciously decadent dessert on the face of Earth: there is something about them, about the perfect balance between crunchy and creamy, between incredibly sweet and unexpectedly flavorsome, that makes them to die for. Allow me to be a tad risquée here, because I think the...
Dr. Fiore’s Research Work in Sicily (Summer 2024)
Dr. Teresa Fiore (Inserra Endowed Chair in Italian and Italian American Studies) has focused on one of her current research projects this summer – Food, Hunger, Migration and the American Myth in Sicily at the Time of the WWII Allied Landing – taking advantage of new resources available in Sicily. This project offers a variegated reading of the 19...
Here’s how to shop for groceries in Italy like a local
A stop at the grocery store is a ritual whenever I arrive in and depart from Italy, where I’ve lived on and off for years. My return visits to Sicily always begin with stocking up on the staples: milk, coffee and pasta. Then, before I leave, I stuff my suitcase with specialty items to take back. I’m not the only one who carves out precious time in...
New Italian deli opens in Conway. New Jersey man opened because he missed food from home
A new Italian deli has opened in Conway. Leone’s Italian Deli, 337 Main St. in Conway, is still in the process of getting things set up, but that hasn’t stopped people from stopping by and ordering sandwiches. And owner Jim Leone hasn’t turned anyone away, serving them made-to-order sandwiches off his extensive menu. He is hoping to open officially...
WTI Events: September 2024, Salerno-Verona. History of the American Fifth Army in Italy
September 2024: Salerno + Nettuno + Roma + Firenze, Italy
Genoa boat show 2024: one out of every two boats in the world's seas is Made in Italy
The 64th Genoa Boat Show opens today. Tthe Genoese docks have been expanded to accommodate new stands with boats and watercraft of all kinds, from small sails and up to yachts of thirty meters and more. The Genoese docks have been expanded to accommodate new stands with boats and vessels of all types, starting with small sails and up to yachts of t...
Bank of Italy sees signs of recovery in chronically weak south
Italy's underdeveloped southern regions, which for years have held back the national economy, are finally showing signs of closing the gap with the rich north, Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta said on Thursday. Over recent decades per capita gross domestic product in the south has been little more than half that of the rest of the country, Pane...
San Francisco Little Italy Honor Walk project kicks off: plaque honoring George Moscone on October 4
The San Francisco Little Italy Honor Walk (SFLIHW) project, which was initially scheduled for July, is now announcing two events in October in honor of former Mayor George Moscone. The initiative is organized in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco. The first of the two events will be...
Opportunities for Italian Startups in Detroit: the Italian Consulate and Retimpresa promote Made in Italy Innovation
The Consulate of Italy in Detroit, under the leadership of Consul Allegra Baistrocchi, continues its efforts to promote Italian excellence in the U.S. territory, with a special focus on technological innovation and sustainability. Thanks to the collaboration with RetImpresa - Agenzia di Confindustria, Reputation Research and We The Italians, three...