What to do in Sardinia in autumn in 2024
Who said that Sardinia is only a summer destination for who loves sea and beaches? The most magical Mediterranean island indeed offers an infinite range of possibilities to satisfy all kinds of travelers, especially across all seasons. This year we suggest you visit Sardinia in autumn, an alternative and fascinating experience for a trip that will...
How The Italian Beef Became A Chicago Icon
Most people outside of Chicago associate the Windy City's cuisine with two dishes. First and foremost, there is Chicago deep-dish pizza, ever the center of "is it really pizza" debates. Right behind it is the Chicago-style hot dog, famed for its ardent anti-ketchup stance. It's curious how these two dishes came to define the perception of Chicago c...
Italian Film Festival of Marin County 2024
From September 28 2024 To November 02 2024. Angelico Hall Dominican University of California 50 Acacia Avenue, San Rafael, CA. Originally started as an informal, one-time only presentation of Italian movies in a college lecture hall, the Italian Film Festival of Marin County has grown over its 47 years into a perennial favorite in the San Francisco...
Cannoli’s for a Cause: Belmar’s Sweet Tradition Returns to Support Belmar Elementary School
The Belmar (NJ) San Gennaro Festival is scheduled to return on September 7, 2024, with an exciting lineup of events celebrating Italian heritage. Among the festival’s highlights is the annual Sweet! Cannoli Eating Contest, a community favorite that promises both fun and philanthropy. The festival, running from 11 AM to 6 PM, will feature the contes...
From Italy to Green Bay, a New Franken couple celebrating 70 years of marriage share their love story
She was a seasick new bride when she arrived in America on a ship from her home country of Italy. He had 10 cents in his pocket when the train dropped them off at the station in Green Bay. A lifetime later, Merlin and Fatima Baenen didn’t just make it, they’ve made it all the way to a remarkable milestone in their love story. On Thursday, they will...
The many miracles of San Gennaro: Three times each year, the faithful of Naples wait for his blood to liquify
Three times each year the faithful of Naples pray for “the Miracle of the Blood” on the first Sunday in May, on Sept. 19 when they celebrate their patron saint San Gennaro and again on Dec. 16 which is the anniversary of the 1631 eruption of Mount Vesuvius. During these sacred events prayers are offered for the blood in San Gennaro’s reliquary to l...
Via Triozzi: A Taste of Old-World Italy in Dallas
Dallas Via Triozzi transports diners straight to the streets of Italy with its authentic flavors and warm, welcoming ambiance. This charming restaurant has quickly become a favorite for those seeking a genuine Italian dining experience without leaving the city. Via Triozzi was born out of a passion for Italian cuisine and a desire to share the culi...
Bloomingdale's launches "From Italy, with love"
Bloomingdale's announced today the launch of From Italy, With Love; a two month-long retail event that will bring the best of Italy to the U.S. Starting September 5, this milestone event will immerse shoppers in the unparalleled beauty of Italian fashion, design, cuisine, and culture, featuring over 300 exclusive products from 150+ renowned partner...
As Cherry Creek Continues to Change, Italian Staple Cucina Colore Marks Three Decades
“Pan-seared scallops, shrimp and white wine sauce. Garlic. Pecorino cheese. Our original spaghettini is timeless,” says Venanzio Momo, owner of Cucina Colore in Denver, CO, which is celebrating thirty years in business this month. It's got a bright future, too, even as development in the area promises more change to come, including the closure of t...
New Name, Same Celebration: Bayonne to Host Italian Heritage Parade
The City of Bayonne will play host once again to a Columbus Day Parade this year, just under a different name. “We decided not to call it a Columbus Day Parade in order to avoid controversy,” Councilman Neil Carroll said. Instead, Bayonne's Italian Heritage Parade will take place on Sunday Oct. 20, leading marchers along Avenue C from 56th Street t...
Three things you didn't know about Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper
Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, the celebrated Last Supper, is one of the most famous and fascinating masterpieces in art history. Painted between 1494 and 1498 for the refectory of the convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, this work is an extraordinary testament to Leonardo’s ingenuity and mastery. Imagine entering a room where the walls...
Spinato’s Named Official Pizza of the Arizona Cardinals
Spinato’s Pizzeria & Family Kitchen–which is celebrating its 50th anniversary–has been named the Official Pizza of the Arizona Cardinals. In September, a variety of Spinato’s tasty favorites will be available at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. “Over the past five decades, we’ve worked hard to deliver ‘the Spinato’s experience,’ to our guests. Fro...