Social egg freezing in Puglia: a new path to reproductive freedom
In a country where job insecurity and economic instability continue to discourage women from pursuing motherhood, the region of Puglia has introduced a groundbreaking policy: a one-time financial contribution of up to 3,000 euros to support social egg freezing. This is the first time a public institution in Italy has taken structured action on a to...
U.S. Consulate in Florence to remain open
Fears about the future of the U.S. Consulate in Florence have been laid to rest. On July 2 at a well-attended Independence Day celebration at Villa Taverna in Rome hosted by the U.S. Ambassador to Italy, Tilman Fertitta, and in the presence of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the Ambassador announced that the Consulate General in Florence wou...
House of Made in Italy opens its doors in New York
An Italian dream has come true within the walls of the Columbus Citizens Foundation. It was here—between Madison and Park Avenue—that the official opening of House of Made in Italy took place on June 29. This cultural and promotional initiative celebrates Italian identity in the United States, coinciding with the Summer Fancy Food Show, the largest...
Carlo Rambaldi Foundation Thanks Hollywood Walk of Fame for Honoring a Legend
The Carlo Rambaldi Foundation is deeply moved and profoundly grateful to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for awarding Carlo Rambaldi a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This incredible honor, coming in the year of what would have been his 100th birthday, carries immense emotional significance for all who loved and admired his genius. We extend...
Eataly hosts Emilia-Romagna Tasting as region pushes for stronger U.S. ties
Surrounded by vibrant lemon trees, the scent of aged Parmigiano Reggiano and freshly sliced prosciutto in the air, guests stepping into Eataly Flatiron on June 28 were instantly transported to the heart of Italy, Emilia-Romagna. The occasion was a special tasting event hosted in partnership with the Region of Emilia-Romagna and ALMA – The Internat...
Ambassador Tilman J. Fertitta Celebrates U.S. Independence Day at Villa Taverna
Buonasera a tutti! Welcome to Villa Taverna. Tonight is special for so many reasons. First off, it’s my first Independence Day here and I hope to spend many more here. I want to thank each of you for joining us as we celebrate the 249th birthday of the United States of America. I want to thank our incredible team from the Embassy for putting on thi...
Our Lady of Mount Carmel procession in Shenandoah to enter 111th year
For many, it has been a sacred annual walk that has been part of their lives for decades. For others, it is an excursion they are still learning to appreciate. In Shenandoah PA, the 2025 annual procession with the statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel through the northwestern part of the borough is about to enter its 111th year. The mere mention of th...
This Small City Is a Quieter Dupe for Florence—and It’s in Italy's Iconic 'Food Valley'
Have you ever stopped to think where the Parmigiano Reggiano you grate on your pasta comes from? If it is indeed authentic Parmigiano Reggiano—a product with a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)—it was made in or around Parma, a charming Italian city about an hour from Bologna. And according to International Living, Parma is a perfect alternativ...
Michael Imperioli Joins Fox Drama Series ‘Memory of a Killer’ Opposite Patrick Dempsey
Michael Imperioli is the latest addition to the cast of the upcoming Fox series “Memory of a Killer.” Imperioli will star in the series alongside previously announced lead Patrick Dempsey. The new series is said to be inspired by the Belgian film “De Zaak Alzheimer,” aka “La Memoire Du Tueur.” Per the official logline, the show is about “hitman Ang...
Italy's Most Beautiful Islands That You'll Never Want to Leave
Want to discover the best Italian islands that promise an unforgettable Mediterranean getaway? We’ve got you covered! Italy, a country synonymous with rich history, stunning architecture, and unparalleled cuisine, also boasts some of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean. Having journeyed to Italy on three occasions, we dedicated three mo...
Marcella Hazan biography and career timeline
Marcella Hazan lived an improbably eventful life. An immigrant woman trained as a scientist, she never set foot in a kitchen until she married and moved to America in the 1950s. A childhood injury had left her with an injured right arm, a challenge for the physical work of food preparation. But before long, she was not only preparing the Italian di...
Olive Oil a Leading Focus in Italy’s Crackdown on Food Fraud
A significant portion of Italy’s food fraud prevention efforts in 2024 focused on olive oil. According to the new report of the central inspectorate for quality protection and anti-fraud of agri-food products (ICQRF), more than 8,200 of 54,000 food inspections targeted vegetable oils, with most of them related to extra virgin olive oil. Using a net...