The Traditional Italian Dessert That Came Well Before Tiramisu
When it comes to Italian desserts, tiramisu often steals the spotlight with its rich layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream. But long before tiramisu's rise to global fame, there was a dessert steeped in history and simplicity, another beloved treat gracing Italian tables: the crostata. A rustic, unpretentious dessert with a histo...
‘Soupy Fest’ returns to Westerly, celebrating spicy sausage and Italian heritage
Get out the crackers and cheese, and uncork a nice bottle of red wine, because ‘Soupy Fest’ is returning to Westerly. What’s soupy, you might be asking? Westerly soupy maker Joe Lombardo has your answer: “In simplest terms, it’s cured pork with spices,” Lombardo said in a recent interview. You could think of soupy as Westerly’s way of saying sopp...
A fountain of imagination: These Italian treasures inspired the world’s literary greats
Italy has inspired the imagination of the world’s best writers for hundreds of years, so Euronews Travel team felt that this World Book Day we should celebrate their adventures. From the Romantics of the 19th century who lingered longer than planned during their Grand Tours of Europe, to post-war and contemporary writers who stumbled upon quiet vil...
Sorriso Italian Salumeria
There are so many sandwiches listed on the menu boards all over Sorriso Italian Salumeria that it would take several blissful, if high cholesterol-shortened lifetimes to try them all. But we’d be willing to give it a shot. At this cash-only deli—an Astoria institution since 1976—you can count on the structural integrity of the sandwiches, with eve...
Supertuscan Sassicaia is the best red wine in Italy: the ranking based on the votes of the great wine guides
The legendary Sassicaia Supertuscan which since 1944 has written important pages of Tuscan enology, returns to the top of the rankings 100 best red wines of Italy drawn up by Gentleman magazine. The list is made by cross-referencing the evaluations of the five most important specialized guides in the sector: “Vitae” by the Italian Sommelier Associa...
Maria Lai: A Journey to America
The first United States retrospective dedicated to the titular artist, Magazzino Italian Art’s Maria Lai: A Journey to America is exceptional. Born in 1919 in Ulassai, Italy, and passing at the age of ninety-three in the nearby Nuoro commune of Cardedu, Lai bore witness to decades of art history and its myriad constituent avant-garde movements. Des...
Rome unveils new Trevi Fountain Lego set
A new Lego set dedicated to Rome's Trevi Fountain was unveiled by Mayor Roberto Gualtieri and Lego Italia general manger Marco Capone in front of the Baroque landmark on Wednesday. The collector's set, which has 1,800 pieces and a €160 price tag, is part of Lego's Architecture series representing iconic buildings and monuments from around the world...
Sant Ambroeus Brings Milanese Sophistication To Aspen Slopes
In a town renowned for exclusivity and luxury, Sant Ambroeus has made a bold entrance. The restaurant group’s latest opening transforms a landmark 1889 silver-boom edifice into what may be Aspen’s most compelling cultural crossroads—where Milan’s aperitivo culture meets Alpine sophistication. After debuting a coffee bar a year ago, Sant Ambro...
Italian museums attract the world: two out of three visitors are foreigners
Italian museums are increasingly speaking foreign languages. In fact, two out of three visitors come from abroad, with a clear prevalence of U.S., British and Spanish tourists. This is one of the most relevant data to emerge from theMidaTicket Big Data and Places of Culture Observatory, the first study in Italy based on a data-driven approach that...
The International Reach of Italian Soccer and its Impact in the U.S. Sports Culture
The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast, in partnership with Lega Serie A , will host the first official Serie A event in Miami, an exclusive workshop and networking cocktail dedicated to exploring the Italian top soccer league marketing strategies in North America and the partnership opportunities it presents for brands. The event will fea...
Ciambotta: a simple but tasty alternative to stews
Italian cuisine is known for how tasty it is, and, more often than not, meat, cheese or fish are part of the deal. This is probably why many fall victims to the common misconception that our food tradition does not offer many options for vegetarians and vegans. However, Italy’s culinary heritage is incredibly diverse, with a wealth of plant-based d...
The Italian legacy of Piazza 1909 in La Jolla
The story of Piazza 1909 Cucina Italiana begins in Milan, Italy, where Roberta Ruffini and executive chef Stefano Ceresoli first met. Stefano owned a bakery, pasta, and focaccia shop across from Roberta’s home. Though she was engaged at the time, meeting Stefano changed everything. In 1993, Roberta moved to San Diego to complete her master’s degree...