Some Italian banks accept cheese as collateral for a loan
Nowadays, living without tackling your savings or taking out a loan is hard. Many businesses rely on loans to stay afloat. Sometimes, it is only through a loan that a company can see the light and see its vision come to fruition. But with loans come high repayments due to the interest rates, so, of course, if you can avoid taking out a loan, then i...
L’Artigiano Collaborates with FIAT for Expansion of Vintage Cinquecento Gelateria
L’Artigiano Gelato™, known for its authentic Italian flavors, has announced an exciting collaboration with the FIAT brand, the iconic Italian automaker that recently celebrated its 125th birthday. This union brings a delightful blend of traditional gelato artistry and automotive heritage to the streets of New York and beyond, perfectly embodying th...
Valsugana, what to see: 10 places to visit
Valsugana, Trentino is an ancient valley full of history and natural beauty. It is the ideal place for those who love nature and relaxation. It extends along the Brenta River, and has a landscape that is home to nature trails, forests, hills and mountain ridges. The valley is also known for its lakes, particularly Lake Caldonazzo and Lake Levico, t...
A humble Brooklyn pizza shop was the seed of a self-made restaurant empire
From his humble beginnings in the impoverished seaside town of Monte di Procida, province of Naples, obstacles are nothing new to Luciano Lamberti, the youngest of Giuseppe and Rosa Lamberti’s five children. In fact, in authentic Italian immigrant style, he uses them to fuel his projects instead. His latest – Luciano Lamberti Restaurant and Sunset...
Trieste (Italy), a city caught between literature and history
Trieste is a true and authentic city at a crossroads, a crossroads of paths, cultures, peoples and national identities that come together in this beautiful and well-kept city. Actually, the true personality of Trieste is plural because Romans, Byzantines, Lombards, Venetians, Austrians, Slovenes, Germans, Croats passed through it and, more recently...
Caffe dello Sport in Boston's North End Is Expanding to East Boston
An espresso bar in the North End of Boston is expanding to a second location, and this one will be just across the water. According to a Facebook post from the business, Caffe dello Sport on Hanover Street is planning to open a new shop in East Boston, moving into a space on Saratoga Street in Orient Heights. Based on the original, the upcoming out...
Shroud of Turin really is 2,000 years old, new study suggests
Researchers in Italy announced a new discovery regarding a linen cloth some believe was a burial shroud for Jesus Christ. The team examined a sample from the Shroud of Turin and determined that it could be 2,000 years old, Newsweek reported, citing a study published in the journal Heritage. Scientists inspected this ancient cloth using a method kno...
Cleveland Cavaliers founding owner Nick Mileti dies at the age of 93
Cleveland’s legendary sports team owner Nick Mileti has passed away at the age of 93, according to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Italian American Mileti owned the Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Barons, and Crusaders hockey teams in the late 1960′s and 70′s. The Cavaliers released the following statement about Mileti’s passing: The Cleveland Cavaliers are...
Jasmine Paolini’s Golden Year Of Tennis Is Yielding More Than Medals
On the famed red clay of Roland-Garros in August, Jasmine Paolini could hardly contain her excitement as she tossed her racket high in the air, pumped both of her fists and embraced her doubles partner, Sara Errani. Just seconds earlier, the Italian duo had made history, defeating Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider to claim their nation’s first-ever...
Void Restaurant Brings Italian-American Cuisine To Former Moe’s Tavern In Avondale
The revitalization of Avondale (IL) along Milwaukee Avenue continues as the area’s newest restaurant, Void, has opened. Void opened last week at 2937 N. Milwaukee Ave. after an extensive renovation to the space, which was formerly Moe’s Tavern, an old-school dive bar that closed during the pandemic after more than 10 years in business. Void serves...
Calabria Through Storytelling: Culture, Cuisine, and Archeology Combine
Plato was known for saying “Those who tell the stories rule society. “On August 4th in Cirò Marina, a land known as Krimisa in antiquity, the world-renowned restaurant “Max Trattoria-Enoteca” owned and operated by brothers Salvatore and Vincenzo Murano, held the 2nd International Forum called “La Calabria Attraverso I Racconti” or “Calabria Through...
Lake Bracciano Travel Guide: What To See, Do, and Eat
One of Italy’s biggest lakes, Lake Bracciano sits just north of Rome and is a favorite weekend escape from the capital, especially in the summertime. When the seaside gets too crowded, the lake provides a slower, more nature-driven atmosphere that can’t be beat. Three medieval towns border the lake: Bracciano, Anguillara Sabazia, and Trevignano Rom...