Tom Selleck's Ride: The Ferrari That Made Magnum P.I. Even Cooler
The 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS convertible became a legend on American TV thanks to its starring role in Magnum, P.I. (short for Private Investigator). Tom Selleck, the show's charismatic lead, wasn't just solving cases in Honolulu, he was doing it in style behind the wheel of this Italian beauty. Unlike other flashy TV cars known for crazy stunts, Magnu...
Popular Italian restaurant with New Jersey roots coming to downtown Delray Beach
The popular New Jersey restaurant, Gabriella’s Italian Steakhouse, will soon be making its way down to South Florida. This fall, Gabriella’s Modern Italian will be bringing their extensive food and drink menu to downtown Delray Beach. Slightly different in name and concept, the new restaurant is slated to open in October and will be located on NE S...
Lecce: Baroque in Puglia
Lecce is the principal city in the Salento peninsula of Puglia, the heel of the boot. Lecce is the southeastern terminus for Italy’s national rail line, and many smaller places on the peninsula can be reached from Lecce using the private rail line, Ferrovie Sud Est. Lecce is a riot of southern Baroque. Lecce’s abundant supply of soft stone made it...
If Pasta Is Your Love Language, You'll Be In Heaven At Roman Village In Michigan
Are you a pasta lover? If so, let me tell you about one of the best pasta restaurants in Michigan: Roman Village in Dearborn. This local gem has been serving authentic Italian Cuisine since 1964. I've been living in Michigan for almost three years now and one thing that almost everyone I talk to asks me is, "Have you been to Roman Village yet?". I...
Meet the Italian Bubbly That’s Taken Over F1 Podiums
After the trophies are presented, the overture to George Bizet’s Carmen is cued up, and the dignitaries scurry out of the way, the top three drivers of a Formula 1 Grand Prix begin hosing each other down with sparkling wine. But for the last few seasons, that hasn’t been bottles of Champagne they’ve been celebrating with on the podium. Savvy label-...
The profound truth about the town of Roseto, and owing it all to the meatball
In 1882, a group of men left Roseto Valfortore (Valley of Roses), a town of 1,300 near the province of Foggia in the region of Puglia, to set sail for New York. The men spent their first night in America sleeping on the floor of a tavern on Mulberry Street in Manhattan’s Italian neighborhood. They eventually found work in the slate mines of Bangor,...
The best Arrosticini in Italy are made inside a Fiat 500
It takes imagination to look at a yellow Fiat 500 and see it as a barbecue, or rather, a grilling channel. Agnese Volpone and Maurizio Cutropia from San Giovanni Teatino certainly have that imagination – and the talent. For over fifteen years, these two Abruzzese have traveled the length and breadth of Italy to spread the word about arrosticini, a...
Where to find the real deal, classic Italian food in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
There is no shortage of old school and new Italian restaurants throughout New York City, from Manhattan’s Little Italy to Carroll Gardens in Brooklyn. But an often overlooked neighborhood with a rich Italian history is Bensonhurst in southern Brooklyn. My friend Frank Pinello, chef and owner of Best Pizza, grew up in Bensonhurst. His grandparents a...
The wild mountains and coast of Campania
The Italian region of Campania is best known for Naples and the Amalfi Coast, but south of them lies another glorious and much less touristy area. With its "cinematic" coastal scenery and wild mountains, the Cilento region is a dream for hikers, says Nina Burleigh in The New York Times – or for anyone looking to "staccare la spina" ("unplug"). Mos...
Taylor Street Little Italy Festa to Kick-off Thursday, August 8
The sweet aroma of roasted garlic and grilled Italian sausage will fill the air in Chicago's "Original" Little Italy as The Taylor Street Little Italy Festa returns Thursday, August 8 thru Sunday, August 11, 2024, on Taylor Street between Ashland Avenue and Loomis Street in Chicago. "Everyone is so excited to come back to the 'Old Neighborhood' for...
Enfield Italian Festival Returning For Three Days In Early August
For nearly a century, local residents have enjoyed the family-friendly festivities of the annual Italian Festival, sponsored by the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society. This year's feast is slated for Aug. 2 and 3 from 5-11 pm., and Aug. 4 from 5-10 p.m. Admission is just $3, with children under 12 free. The annual gathering of family and friends give...
LA’s Newest Italian Restaurant Is a Charming Ode to Rome
The latest project from the 35-year-old Toscana Restaurant Group is a charming ode to Roman cuisine called All Roads. Opening Friday, July 26, at 145 South Barrington Avenue in Brentwood, All Roads serves traditional Roman pinsas in a wine bar setting with an attached bottle shop. Toscana Restaurant Group’s collection of Italian restaurants include...