Guy Fieri to open first Italian restaurant in Columbus this spring at Scioto Downs
Columbus-born celebrity chef Guy Fieri, who already is planning a two-day food festival in his hometown this June, also will open an Italian restaurant this spring at Eldorado Scioto Downs. "The first meal I ever had was in Columbus…I was born here!” Fieri said in a news release this morning from Scioto Downs. “So, it’s a true homecoming to bring...
Aurelian: The Man Who Single-Handedly Saved The Roman Empire
With the prosperous times of the Pax Romana a distant memory, by the middle of the 200s, the Crisis of the Third Century was in full swing. This period of unprecedented chaos and destruction should have destroyed the Roman Empire two hundred years before it actually fell. Plagued with corruption, lawlessness, rebellion, civil wars, a failing econom...
Italians in America – Our Immigrant Stories: ‘Reaching for more and succeeding’ might as well be the Bartolozzi family motto
Dr. Arthur Bartolozzi III’s father, Arturo II ( Junior, or Secondo), monitored the safety and chemistry of the water as health officer of Trenton, N.J., while his mother Maryann became renowned for her talent at knitting. She turned her gifted hands to cooking as well, crafting pasta in the finest shapes for a dinner she and her mother Maria hosted...
Discover Filicudi: The Sicilian Island Time Forgot
Filicudi in the Aeolian Islands is a hidden gem off Sicily. It's wild. Unspoiled. And it's absolutely perfect for nature lovers. Home to Filicudi Porto, Valdichiesa, Pecorini a Mare, connected by a scenic road. Filicudi thrived in Roman times as a trading hub. Fertile soil for crops. Byzantines, Arabs, Normans all left their mark. Its cliffs and co...
Family business' original spices at the Italian Market are shared online by their 'spice king.'
The Gargano family has been a part of the Italian Market for generations. Their business brings the flavors to compliment your food with Gargano's Original Italian Spice Market Co. The re-claimed ownership of the shop they originally had for decades. Now, they're moving into the next generation as the owner's grandson spices up their online presenc...
Valtellina, the largest terraced wine-growing area in Italy where “beauty is a creation of agriculture”
It is a small Italian “gem”, but it is also the largest terraced area in Italy. Its ecosystem is rich in biodiversity, from apple orchards to forests, and its unique characteristic is the 850 hectares of heroic viticulture vineyards. The terraces are a strategic design (acknowledged as an Historic Rural Landscape and its dry stone walls are a UNESC...
‘Godfather’ actor doesn’t refuse offers from new Maine friends
Gianni Russo was 26 years old, with a couple million dollars in cash from running errands for mob bosses and a pretty big ego, when he used his Mafia connections to get the plum role of Carlo Rizzi in the classic 1972 movie “The Godfather.” He had never acted in his life, which was a serious affront to co-star Marlon Brando, who considered acting a...
The best museums in Rome you should visit in 2024
Rome, the Eternal City, boasts an extraordinary variety of museums worth visiting in 2024. Among the must-see collections are works by renowned artists, historical artifacts, and masterpieces of sacred art. The city's museums offer an unparalleled cultural experience, immersing visitors in Rome's rich history and exceptional artistic legacy. Rome'...
The Italian mums and grandmums welcoming tourists into their home for real taste of Italy
A nationwide network of Italian mothers and grandmothers has come together to offer visitors from all over a new way to experience Italy's delicious cuisine. Members of the public have been opening their homes and their kitchens to tourists since 2004 to educate them on the wonders of the specialities of their cities and towns. The Cesarine communi...
Rome at Night: 8 Activities for When the Sun Goes Down
We’re sure you know all about the best bucket list landmarks, attractions and tours to tick off your list when you visit the Italian capital, but with so many stunning spaces to see in the daytime–what’s left to do in Rome at night? The answer? Plenty! From night time tours of the Colosseum, to open-air rooftop aperitifs (with live opera) and outdo...
‘I See No Arlecchino’ - Italian comedia returns to the Players’ Ring Theatre
To lighten up the winter doldrums, The Players’ Ring Theatre in Portsmouth (NH) is showing “I See No Arlecchino,” Jan. 26 through Feb. 11, directed by Kelli Leigh-Ann Connors. Written by David Kaye and Evan Russel, this hysterical piece features all the traditional beloved masks of commedia dell'arte: Arlecchino, Colombina, Brighella, Pantalone –...
Order of the Sons and Daughters of Italy Offers $500 Scholarship
The Order of the Sons of Italy Lodge #1309 is offering their annual $500 Scholarship to Salida High School Seniors. The local lodge offers the scholarship every spring to graduates of Salida High School or Horizons Exploratory Academy, to be used towards college or a trade/vocational school. Students must be graduating this May, 2024 and must be o...