Capriotti’s opening second restaurant in the Huntsville (AL) metro
When Jennifer Ashcraft left her job in the corporate world to become a restaurant owner, multiple locations was always part of the plan. When she decided to open the first Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop in Alabama at Clift Farm in Madison, she had already agreed to open three restaurants in five years.
The Clift Farm resta...
Italy's 'Festival di Sanremo' announces changes to its 75th edition
There'll be some semisesquicentennial celebrations happening in the city of Sanremo in February, as Italy marks three-quarters of a century of its beloved song competition Festival di Sanremo. Rai has now confirmed that for the 2025 edition of the contest, some slight changes to the format are being ushered in alongside Carlo Conti's return to Sanr...
Italian American Podcast Ep. 334 Scholarships & Homeruns: Empowering Youth in Baseball in Italy
Discover the untold stories and rich heritage of Italian American baseball as we welcome Joe Quagliano, Chris Vaccaro, and Carmine Gangone from the Italian American Baseball Foundation. You’ll learn how the foundation is creating a vibrant community through events like Italian American heritage nights at major and minor league stadiums across the n...
Columbia County Sons and Daughters of Italy #659 to sponsor annual John Florio Golf Tournament
The Columbia County Sons and Daughters of Italy #659 will kick off Italian American month on Monday, Sept. 23, when it will be hosting its 26th annual John V. Florio Columbia County Sons and Daughters of Italy #659 Golf Tournament. The event will be held at Columbia Golf and Country Club in Claverack, NY. It will be a 4-person scramble format. The...
From pagnuttiello to panino napoletano: savoring the flavors of Neapolitan tradition
Naples is a city famous for its rich culinary heritage, which goes from decadent, complex dishes to easy, quick, and equally delicious street food options, all perfect to delight our taste buds. Among these, the panino Napoletano holds a special place in the hearts of locals and visitors alike. However, many may not know that this beloved sandwich...
The Connecticut Restaurant That Also Has Its Own Wine Cellar Is Too Fantastic To Overlook
Are you looking to celebrate a special event, or maybe you're just in the mood for an elegant evening of fine dining in Connecticut? If so, we've got just the spot for you. La Tavola Ristorante in Waterbury is one of the most elegant restaurants in the Nutmeg State. You'll find an exquisite Italian menu here, with a beautiful atmosphere and stellar...
MEI: National Museum of Italian Emigration
Housed within the Commenda di San Giovanni di Prè, the new MEI – National Museum of Italian Emigration spans three floors divided into 16 areas where visitors can explore the many stories of Italian migrations, from the time of Italian Unification (and even earlier) to the present day. Connected, both administratively and geographically, with the M...
Boxing legend Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini
After a brief-but-stellar career in prizefighting, Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini has found satisfaction and success as a movie producer, winemaker, philanthropist and family man as well as Youngstown, Ohio’s, biggest booster. The world knows Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini as the formidable boxer with the charming personality who became a World Boxing Associatio...
Secrets of Salento: 8 Hidden Gems You Can’t Miss In Puglia
Salento, located at very bottom of the heel of Italy, is one of Puglia‘s two subregions, with the other being the Bari area in the north. While these two regions differ in landscape, history, and traditions (and have rival football teams, Bari and Lecce) they agree on one thing. There is nothing quite like spending the summer surrounded by the turq...
Nostalgia alert: This classic dish at Primavista might bring a tear to your eye
When it comes to old-school Italian restaurants, no one in Greater Cincinnati does it better than Primavista in East Price Hill. The restaurant, which opened in 1989, is not a Sinatra-era lounge like Maury’s Tiny Cove – nor a checkered tablecloth, Italian-opera-filled joint like Scotti’s. But the classic Italian American dishes prepared by chef Chr...
Lamborghini announces next hybrid as company prepares for shift to all-electric vehicle line
Lamborghini's next supercar is going to be a hybrid. The Italian company has retired its 5.2-liter V10 petrol engine in favor of a plug-in hybrid vehicle that will succeed its Huracán model. The new model, named Temerario, was unveiled in California. It will feature a smaller capacity 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine accompanied by thre...
Carmine Di Sibio will join Grand Marshal Michael T. Strianese as an Honoree at 2024's Columbus Celebration Weekend
Carmine Di Sibio is the Former Global Chairman and CEO of EY (formerly Ernst & Young) and played a pivotal role in the growth and innovation of one of the world’s leading professional services organizations. He began his career with EY as an auditor in 1985 and held several roles, including EY Global Managing Partner-Client Service, before being ap...