Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian nears 100th time bringing a taste of Italy to East Cambridge (MA)
For many in Cambridge – a college town – late summer heralds the return of students to the city. Families, teachers and students seek a last gasp of freedom before a return to the fall routine, and those who thrive on the warm temperatures and long days of summer coming slowly to terms with the reappearance of all things pumpkin spice. Late summer...
All’Antico Vinaio’s Mouthwatering Italian Sammies Are Ready for You to Mangia
Famed Florentine sandwich shop All’Antico Vinaio has amassed a cult following since making its Manhattan debut in 2021, and now we too can enjoy its delightful Italian delicacies. An outpost recently opened at Hudson Eats at Brookfield Place (225 Liberty St.), blessing Lower Manhattanites with what Saveur magazine once dubbed “the world’s best sand...
La Festa Italiana in Scranton, PA set for Labor Day Weekend
Get a taste of Italy this weekend when the streets of Courthouse Square come alive with food, culture, and music. La Festa Italiana will be held Labor Day weekend from Friday through Monday, Aug. 30 to September 2, 2024 in the heart of downtown Scranton. The food festival hours run Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m , Saturday and Sunday from 11:00...
Lavazza returns as US Open’s official coffee partner
Multinational coffee brand Lavazza returns as the official coffee sponsor for the 2024 US Open, scheduled from 26 August to 8 September. Lavazza’s partnership with the US Open began in 2015. Additionally, Italy-based Lavazza is continuing their partnership with Jannik Sinner, the first Italian in history to become No.1 in the world of the official...
Book review: A remote Italian village buries secrets in ‘Lost Boy of Santa Chionia’
People disappear, during war, in crimes, from accidents, even by choice. Juliet Grames explores how each disappearance comes with secrets in her sophisticated second novel, “The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia.” Set during 1960 in a remote Italian village, “The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia” looks at old-fashioned ways thrust into a modern world, small-town...
Cisternino, Puglia: A Comprehensive Travel Guide
Cisternino is a picturesque town located in the province of Brindisi, in Puglia. Standing proudly atop a hill, it overlooks the scenic Itria Valley and part of the Murgia dei Trulli. Like most Apulian villages, Cisternino is renowned for its whitewashed old town, adorned with colorful flowers hanging from windows and balconies. It also has an incre...
Miami Spice: Authentic Italian at Zucca
Miami Spice is here for another full month, and as we explore the many Spice menus we are highlighting some of our favorites. If you are looking for authentic, fresh and delicious Italian food served in a comfortably elegant setting, Zucca is the place to go. Located on the ground level of the Hotel St. Michel in Coral Gables since 2017, Zucca ser...
Italian ties to our valley
They came from the north, the smallest autonomous region in northern Italy. Small, but not without distinction. Vallee D’Aosta. The crazy warrior, Hannibal — a name you may remember from high school history — marched through the town of Aosta (founded in 25 BC) on his great winter march. Several different governments claimed the Aosta Valley over...
‘Nonna Caterina was right’: olive oil wastewater heralded as new superfood
Olive oil – described as “liquid gold” in Homer’s Iliad – is renowned for its health benefits. Not only is it delicious, it is anti-inflammatory, good for the gut, beneficial for the heart, and may even help us feel happier and live longer. Scientists are now turning their attention, however, to the murky, brown and previously discarded by-product...
Trentino: Italy's charming and lesser-known northern region
"That?" my waitress said, looking over my shoulder to see what dish I was pointing at. "That's fried Tyrolean cheese with polenta, mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy. It goes excellently with a Paulaner." Half a day prior to this interaction at Chalet Rifugio al Faggio at the northern end of Val Concei, I had been on the shore of Lake Ledro, sippin...
Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine at La Fuga during Dine Out Lauderdale
Nestled inside the newly remodeled Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel on Fort Lauderdale Beach, La Fuga offers a delightful escape from the bustling A1A. This hidden gem, with its mid-century modern style, brings authentic Italian cuisine to the heart of the beach district under the guidance of Executive Chef Michael Mayer. The restaurant's name, "escape" in...
Val Ferret, what to see: 10 places to visit
Val Ferret, located at the foot of Mont Blanc, is one of the most fascinating valleys in the Aosta Valley. Surrounded by towering peaks and unique landscapes, it is the ideal place for those seeking a deep connection with nature without sacrificing the discovery of local traditions and culture. Between scenic hikes, encounters with alpine wildlife,...