Venice to limit tourist groups to maximum of 25 people
Venice will limit the size of tourist parties to 25 people from Thursday in the latest attempt to reduce the impact of crowds on the lagoon city. Local authorities will also ban the use of loudspeakers by tourist guides in measures aimed at "protecting the peace of residents" and ensuring pedestrians can move around more freely. There will be fines...
Volunteers make meatballs ahead of St.Paul's Italian festival
St. Paul's Italian Festival is quickly approaching, but the food prep has been underway since June. On Tuesday, it was all about making over 3,000 meatballs. St. Paul's kitchen was filled with the scent of Italian seasonings as volunteers rolled and cooked thousands of meatballs. As Tricia Louis said, "When we come to the Italian Fest next weekend,...
Rocca: Tampa’s Pinnacle for Elevated Italian Dining
Nestled in the heart of Tampa Heights, Rocca stands as a beacon of culinary excellence, proudly boasting a coveted Michelin star. This elevated Italian eatery seamlessly blends traditional flavors with contemporary techniques, offering diners a premium gastronomic experience. From the moment you step inside the establishment, Rocca’s idyllic ambian...
Amaseno lodge to stage landmark feast
Amaseno Lodge No. 3 of Chicago Heights will host its 50th anniversary Feast of San Lorenzo and San Rocco from Aug. 9-11. The lodge was formed in 1913 by immigrants from Amaseno, a small farming village 60 miles south of Rome. Settling in Chicago Heights’ Hungry Hill Italian enclave, they brought with them a deep devotion to San Lorenzo, an early Ch...
What to do and see in Cocconato d’Asti, a gem of Monferrato in Piedmont
In a world where mass tourism is increasingly pressing, quickly transforming small corners of paradise into locations overflowing with visitors all year round, a few tourists stand out - perhaps the most demanding ones, in a way - in search of a special destination to travel at a slow and sustainable pace, to discover the beauties of tradition, fas...
Festa Italiana sure to be deliziosa
Once again Festival Way in Bradford (PA) will be filled with the sights and sounds of Italian food, music and culture during 2024 Festa Italiana, held Aug. 8, 9 and 10. This year’s event will feature musical performances, many vendors and, of course, all of those Italian treats locals wait all year to enjoy. The air will be scented with the aroma o...
10 Beautiful Places to visit in Lombardia, Italy
I’m just back from an epic tour of Italy, exploring the beautiful borghi of Lombardy, its ancient castles, lakes, mountains and waterfalls. I may also have consumed more than my fair share of incredible Lombardian food and wine. Read on to discover some of the best villages, hamlets and borghi to visit in Lombardy, Italy. What is a borgo or borghi?...
Italian Americans of Long Island: Giuseppe Mario Bellanca
You’re familiar with Charles Lindbergh, but probably not Giuseppe Mario Bellanca. The Italian aviation pioneer, designer, and engineer who ran a flying school in Mineola, NY, for a period of time was born in Sciacca, Italy, and left an indelible mark on aviation and Long Island history in the 1920s. He is most notable for building the plane that ma...
Word On The Street Is That Piccola Cucina Ox Pasture Serves The Best Pasta In Montana
When you think of Montana, you might not immediately picture scrumptiously authentic Italian cuisine, right? But word on the street is that there is a pasta place in Red Lodge, Montana that absolutely deserves to be on your radar. Cooking authentic Sicilian food with simple, fresh ingredients, Piccola Cucina Ox Pasture offers true world-class Itali...
Grosseto: The snubbed Italian town that's now winning awards
When I first set out for the city of Grosseto in early spring, it was a part of Tuscany I'd never visited or heard of, even though I've called Italy home for five years. Despite the world's obsession with Tuscany as a holiday destination, and Florence and Siena just an hour away, Grosseto – with its historical city centre, wild nature reserve and...
To know this dean at St. Joseph’s is to know his grandmother
Joseph A. DiAngelo, 76-year-old dean and professor of management at St. Joseph’s University in Merion, Pa., was the first person in his family to obtain a doctorate degree. When he was growing up, his paternal grandmother Camille DiAngelo wanted him to become an accountant so that he could always find work preparing people’s income taxes, and his b...
Ortona: the ultimate guide for the threshold of the Costa dei Trabocchi
It has only 22 thousand inhabitants and is probably not even among the best-known destinations in Abruzzo, but Ortona is indeed a pearl to be discovered. A rich historical town, venue of significant events, but also a quiet place where you can stroll around admiring romantic and evocative views soothed by the sound of the waves of the Adriatic Sea....