Slice House by Tony Gemignani to Take Over San Diego Soon
Slice House by Tony Gemignani, a dynamic pizzeria concept led by a 13-time world pizza champion, is getting ready to open several new locations in San Diego, starting with a site in Little Italy at 2100 Kettner Blvd #1400. The company will make its area debut on the ground floor of 2100 Kettner, a six-story mixed-use development in the heart of Lit...
At the garden of Villa Barbarigo, in the world's oldest maze of greenery.
Located amidst the greenery of the Euganean Hills is the oldest existing maze of greenery in the world: it is the maze of Villa Barbarigo in Valsanzibio, a hamlet of Galzignano Terme, located at the foot of Mount Gallo, which rises 385 meters above sea level. The villa already existed in the 15th century and was owned by the Contarini family, one o...
The Real Donnie Brasco
Before he was an FBI agent, Joe Pistone was a wise-guy-in-training in his native Paterson, New Jersey, hanging out in after-hours gambling joints, with Mob ties NOT optional. “I grew up in an all-Italian neighborhood and didn’t know gambling was illegal until someone told me,” Pistone says. “Everyone had a bookie.” The experience came in handy whe...
Discover the Mediterranean Charms of Ischia Island
Located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, Ischia Island is considered a true earthly paradise. With its rich history, wonderful natural beauty, and charming atmosphere, this Italian gem attracts visitors from around the world. They search for a unique and enriching experience, where excitement and wellness are the protagonists of leisure days....
Salvatori’s To Bring Authentic Italian Flavor To Waynedale
“We are beyond excited to open our next restaurant in Waynedale, it’s been a long time coming!” Jeremy McClain, Co-Owner of Salvatori’s Authentic Italian Eatery said in anticipation of their seventh location, and the area’s only Italian restaurant, soon to open at the corner of Bluffton Road and Airport Expressway (8601 Bluffton Rd. Fort Wayne, IN...
Piazza dreaming big while reshaping baseball’s foundation in Italy
“It all starts with a dream.” Ask Mike Piazza about his goals for baseball in Italy and he’ll likely find his way back to this thought. The Hall of Fame catcher has already made multiple noteworthy contributions to help support the country’s baseball ambitions, representing Italy both on the field and in the dugout during previous World Baseball...
Italian American Women’s Center awards five $1,000 scholarships during annual luncheon
The Bayside-based Italian American Women’s Center honored five graduating high school students with $1,000 scholarships during the 22nd annual Scholarship Luncheon on Sunday, July 21 at Vivo! Bayside. The five high school seniors — Rose Cohen, Ava Deluca, Daniel Esposito, Francesca Picone and Chiara Pullara — were each chosen for the scholarship ba...
Roman Wall Built to Contain Spartacus’ Forces Discovered in Italy
Archaeologists have found a stone wall in an Italian forest that the Roman army used during its standoff with legendary gladiator Spartacus, who led a slave revolt against Rome over 2,000 years ago. The mossy wall is located in the Dossone della Melia forest in Calabria, a region in the “toe” of Italy’s boot, according to a statement from the Archa...
Ghirardelli, a haven for chocolate lovers, is opening in the Empire State Building
Life in Midtown Manhattan will get a little sweeter as of August 6 when the first-ever Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop in New York makes its decadent debut at the Empire State Building. This beloved brand currently operates 16 sweets shops across the nation, mostly in California, and this store will be its northeast debut. Expect the Empire...
Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara: an unforgettable adventure
If you’re under 35 and looking for an incredible trip without spending a fortune, the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara (CMSB) is the perfect destination. The Cammino spans 500 km, divided into 30 stages with an average of 16 km per stage. The full trail is well-marked and can be completed independently, with downloadable tracks available on the C...
Which Italian region consumes a quarter of the national meatballs and meat sauce?
That the typical dishes and specialties of traditional Italian cuisine appeal to us inhabitants of the Boot is certainly nothing new. What, however, is the specific weight of preferences? What about the most popular recipes? And again, the greediest region (or regions!)? We'll tell you, mantioning also and especially about a real boom in the consum...
LEONARDO DA VINCI: Inventor. Artist. Dreamer. At California State Center
The California Science Center (700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA) proudly presents the special exhibition LEONARDO DA VINCI: Inventor. Artist. Dreamer. Step into a world of wonder and innovation as you explore 30 ingenious inventions—including the Flying Bicycle, Great Organ, Mechanical Bat, and Great Kite—each built by contemporary Italia...