Foodie Friday: Sal’s Italian Restaurant
Sal’s Italian Restaurant in Seaford has been serving up home-cooked classics for decades. Serving Up Smiles For DecadesYou’re sure to be treated like one of the family at the eatery that keeps locals raving. Last year, the spot celebrated its 35th anniversary. “He’s been doing this for 30 years. I’ve been watching him for 26. This is how I learned...
Stanley Tucci Returns to Eat His Way Through Italy In New Nat Geo Docuseries
If you’re craving Italian food and culture, a new show to binge, and Stanley Tucci (who isn't), you have very exciting news coming your way. Tucci, who has roots in the southern-Italian region of Calabria, is returning to grace screens with a new, 10-part docuseries called Tucci: The Heart of Italy on National Geographic, produced by BBC Studios’ S...
Best Italian Olive Oil: Top 7 Authentic Bottles Most Recommended By Experts
Italian olive oil’s culinary crown jewels shine from a mix of tradition, geography, and dedicated craftsmanship. Centuries of olive cultivation have led to diverse, flavorful varieties specific to different regions, each boasting unique aromas and tastes. From the grassy notes of Ligurian oil to the peppery warmth of Sicilian, these regionally dist...
Ancient fortifications revealed underneath Bronze Age village on Italian island
Researchers have discovered a hidden fortification system buried beneath a Bronze Age village in Italy. Known as Villaggio dei Faraglioni, the settlement is located on Ustica, a small island north of Sicily. It has an "orderly urban plan" consisting of huts and narrow roadways built on the island's northern edge, according to a translated statement...
The Most Amazing Italian Restaurant In Jersey Can Be Found In Atlantic City, NJ
New Jersey and Italian Food go together like ice cream on a boardwalk, it's just a perfect combination. Jersey is known far and wide for its amazing Italian Food by the way, from traditional sit-down restaurants to amazing pizza and pasta spots, it's hard to go too far in Jersey without finding a good spot for Italian. But what would you say is the...
This Small Town in Italy Is Called the 'Queen of the Dolomites' — and It's One of the Country's Most Exclusive Destinations for Winter Vacations
It’s not like there are bad places to go in the Italian Dolomites, but a few areas seem to have a little something extra — a more dramatic position amid the mountain ranges, a closer proximity to the slopes, a chicer culinary scene, a more exclusive vibe, and just a wee bit more of that heart-stopping beauty. Almost unfairly, Cortina d’Ampezzo has...
Golden Globe 2024, Italian-American Paul Giamatti wins Best Actor
After six nominations, Paul Giamatti has won the third Golden Globe of his career. During the 81st Golden Globes Awards ceremony held, as usual, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell presented Giamatti with the award for his performance in The Holdovers. In the film, Giamatti plays the role of a history professo...
Historical Carnival of Ivrea and Battle of the Oranges: everything you need to know about 2024 edition
Ivrea is a small town at the foot of the Piedmont Alps. Located a 40-minute drive from Turin, the city is famous for being a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to the glorious history of the Olivetti factory, but even more so for its characteristic Carnival. The Historic Carnival of Ivrea is the oldest historical carnival in Italy, dating back to th...
The Touristy Times Square Restaurant That Every New Yorker Needs To Check Out
Let’s face it: most restaurants located in Times Square are usually tourist traps with overpriced, mediocre food, especially “red sauce” Italian joints. Diehard New Yorkers— me among them—typically avoid dining in the area at all costs and gravitate to other hip local spots instead. Tony’s Di Napoli changed my perception. Located in the epicenter o...
Gorgeous European village 'frozen in time' named one of the most beautiful places for 2024
An ancient Italian village that appears to have been frozen in time has been voted one of the country's most beautiful places. Gangi in Sicily is one of the most striking settlements you can stop off in in a country that is known for its beauty. The town is well off the beaten path and owes its formation to Creton warriors back in 1200BC, or so the...
United Airlines To Relaunch Chicago-Rome Flights On March 7
United Airlines will resume its Chicago-Rome route earlier than previously planned in 2024, starting flights on March 7. Previously, the airline planned to restart flights on March 30. Another early restartThough winter craziness is just beginning, and Chicago just received its first snow of the season, United Airlines, among others, is planning fo...
Pilgrimages: Group trip to Italy included many holy sites
My husband, Doug, and I have participated in multiple pilgrimages to Europe with Father Daniel Dury (aka “Padre”), pastor at Sunbury St. John Neumann Church and previous pastor at Columbus St. Catharine Church. Our most recent trip, in early September 2023, was to Italy. This pilgrimage was planned by Father Dury and a private tour operator/manage...