Johnny Viti Is Explaining Chicago To The World, One Video At A Time
Every city has its own traditions, customs and superstitions, and Chicago is no exception. But it can be difficult to explain to an out-of-towner the street etiquette of “dibs,” the rivalry between the North and South sides, why ketchup on the Chicago hot dog is frowned upon and why anyone would ever drink Malort on purpose. Also, the importance of...
Exploring the educational benefits of travel to Italy for students
Traveling comes with numerous benefits for anyone. You go to a different country, experience a distinct culture and find out more about other people’s views on life and living. You may visit some of the most well-known cultural landmarks. You may soak in and admire all the art that is present in that country. You will discover new gastronomy, new f...
2024 Holy Cross Celebration & Italian Food Festival
There is Italian food.... and then there is SICILIAN FOOD!! Come at 100 cedarville rd, Easton, PA for some of the best Sicilian food in the area. All made with the knowledge of family recipes and the love of the heart while preparing it for our family and friends! Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. 6 PM - Tempo Italiano with John Richetta will spin all of your...
Inside The Italian Villa That Once Belonged To Leonardo Da Vinci’s Muse
Dreaming of life in the Italian countryside? Check out this spectacular 16-century villa which was once inhabited by Lisa del Gioconda, best known as Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. Summer in Italy is always gorgeous, but it’s unbeatable if you happen to spend it in this Florence villa. Boasting 14 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms and 66 acres of lush grounds...
A Visit to Cucina Fresca, an Italian Market on the Jersey Shore
Owners Rich and Maria Panassidi started Cucina Fresca in Bayville, NJ, after moving back to the Jersey shore from Florida. It was a business they thought they had retired from, but when family needed them nearby, and the job market wasn’t favorable, it made sense to return to something they knew well. Their Italian-American deli and market features...
This US couple scored ‘gold dust’ visas to work in Italy. Here’s how
People around the world dream of relocating to Italy live the “Dolce Vita” dream. But for many, that dream remains just that – a dream – because of one major stumbling block: immigration. Like every other country, Italy has strict rules on who can and can’t move there. Some foreigners can get passports through their Italian ancestors. Others take a...
Tasting Italy at Maggiano’s Tampa: Food review
On Wednesday, my girlfriend and I had the pleasure of dining at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Tampa, and it was nothing short of an amazing experience. From the moment we walked in, the quality of the food and the exceptional service stood out, making us feel like we were dining at a beloved local restaurant rather than a chain. For those who might no...
Riccardo Fraccari, Italian American Baseball Foundation Ambassador Award honoree in 2024
One of the most transformative baseball leaders, Riccardo Fraccari, has been selected as an Italian American Baseball Foundation Ambassador Award honoree in 2024. He will be recognized at that annual IABF Gala on December 5 at Marina Del Rey in the Bronx.Fraccari, an Italian native, began his career in sports leadership with the Italian Baseball So...
10 Emilia Romagna food specialties, the region where fine cuisine is a must
Emilia Romagna is certainly one of the best-known Italian regions when we talk about good food, which is why many tourists are attracted not only by its artistic and natural beauty, but also by the delicacies that can be enjoyed on the tables of its restaurants. So if you should come across the inland or coastal areas, you can't miss the chance to...
Cacia’s Bakery Opens Haddonfield Location, Its Fifth in South Jersey
Last year, Cacia’s Bakery was forced to shutter its Audubon storefront amid an ongoing groundwater contamination issue that eventually led to its demolition by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. On Tuesday, the 71-year-old South Philadelphia bakery opened its latest South Jersey location some two miles down the road in Haddonfie...
North End festival stepping up security due to past concerns: ‘It’s going to be a little different’
Dominic Strazzullo is President of the Madonna del Soccorrso Society. They run the Fisherman’s Feast in Boston’s North End. “I’ve been doing this for 30 years and it’s something you have to have in your blood to keep it going,” said Strazzullo. “Our feast is 114 years old. It is the oldest running continuous Italian feast in the North End of Boston...
Gnocchi, the humble dumplings with a long history
I like pizza, focaccia, arancini, and roast chicken like any everywoman and everyman. But if you ask me what’s my favorite comfort food, what really makes me feel better when I’m having a bad day, the answer is gnocchi with loads of butter, sage, and lashings of parmigiano. Because, honestly, you can’t beat the sheer texture and flavor overload of...