This family’s popular Italian food legacy continues with new Fresno restaurant
A black-and-white photo of a smiling young couple in aprons hangs in the back of one of Fresno’s newest restaurants, Roma Italian Kitchen. The photo is a reminder of the new restaurant owner’s roots. It’s an image of his grandparents, Mike and Angelina DiNuzzo, who started Mike’s Pizzeria, an old-school Italian restaurant at West and Shields avenue...
Italy's call-ups for Paralympics: 141 Azzurri to Paris 2024, attendance record
Italy will participate in the Paralympics in Paris 2024, scheduled for Aug. 28 to Sept. 8, with the largest team ever: 141 athletes will be involved in as many as 17 sports (athletics, badminton, canoeing, rowing, cycling, equestrianism, judo, swimming, fencing, sitting volleyball, weightlifting, taekwondo, wheelchair tennis, tennis volleyball, sho...
Italian Artist Luca Barberini at Helena Mason Art Gallery in Santa Barbara, CA
Society Invites was invited by Natalie Olivas Sanchez, owner of the Helena Mason Art Gallery, to meet with their newest artist, Luca Barberini (b. 1981, Ravenna, Italy) and view his works before he returned to Italy. His exhibition, titled Inner Landscapes, is on view through October. It was fab to reconnect with Sanchez; its #beenaminute, as we sa...
Aventino district in Rome: 7 things to do in the most elegant neighborhood of the capital
An elegant residential area, the Aventino district stands and takes its name from one of the seven hills of Rome, the southernmost one. In ancient times the Aventino Hill was the most isolated and difficult to access, today it occupies a central and strategic position, between the Circus Maximus, the Baths of Caracalla, the Tiber River and the Test...
South Philly Native's Journey From Sidewalk Wine To Kensington Winery
Wine is often a celebration libation, with countless glasses being raised every day as friends, family, and others gather for several reasons. And South Philadelphia native Tom Caruso is celebrating with his own wine, having just opened Pray Tell Wines in Kensington on Saturday, Aug. 3 after spending his childhood making wine on South 9th Street an...
San Leo, a village of saints and alchemists
San Leo, a picturesque village in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, more precisely in the Rimini province, is a place filled with history, culture, and good food. Perched on a hilltop, San Leo offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and is often referred to as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and is, in fact, part...
Sofidel and ISSNAF Launch AI Innovation Award With $3,000 Prize
Sofidel, a global leading manufacturer of paper for hygienic and domestic use, is partnering with the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Chapter of the Italian Scientists & Scholars in North America Foundation (ISSNAF) to launch the 2024 ISSNAF-PND/Sofidel AI Innovation in Marketing Award. The winner will receive a $3,000 grand prize. This award...
Ferragosto: The origins of Italy's biggest holiday, how to celebrate and the rookie error to avoid
August is officially holiday season in Italy. While tourists pile into the cities like Venice and Rome, Italians are making a beeline for the sea. The summer beach holiday is sacred and many businesses across the country shutter for weeks. The break culminates on 15 August with Ferragosto, a major national holiday. If you are travelling to Italy du...
Mural in Springfield showcases Italian heritage and culture
On Monday evening a new mural representing the Italian heritage of Springfield was unveiled in the south end of the city. The new mural outside the Mt. Carmel Society building on Winthrop Street, a gathering place for Italian Americans for over 100 years. “Hopefully this is the beginning of new traditions and unity,” expressed Rosa Alves of Springf...
The genius of Italian design in 10 objects that have made history
A journey through the genius of Italian design. 10 objects that have marked the history and culture of our country. From the revolutionary folding bicycle Graziella to the Moka Bialetti, each piece represents a unique chapter of innovation and creativity. We discover the stories behind and inside these objects, we relive the years of the economic b...
Mia Francesca Opens in Lincolnwood
Scott Harris Hospitality announced the grand opening of Mia Francesca in the vibrant community of Lincolnwood on Thursday, August 8. Located at 4436 W Touhy, Lincolnwood, IL 60712, this new restaurant brings Scott Harris Hospitality back to its roots. Mia Francesca, known for its authentic Italian cuisine and welcoming atmosphere, has been a corner...
Funes Valley, what to see: 10 places not to be missed
Val di Funes is located in the center of the Dolomites in South Tyrol and gives visitors unique views and an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. Here in the valley, some of the best known spots undoubtedly include the Odle Mountains, which feature peaks that can dominate the entire valley. The characteristic villages of the valley are nestled in t...