Mount Pleasant welcomes Lucia, a new Italian eatery
Main Street is trading oysters for orecchiette. Taking over the former Smitty’s Oyster House (and, briefly, Anthem Sound Lounge), Lucia is the newest venture from the team behind Harbour Oyster and Bar and Social YVR. Opening June 11 at 3124 Main Street, it's a fresh take on Italian dining that brings bold flavours, playful twists, and plenty of re...
Moving out later: how young Europeans (and Italians) are redefining independence
In many parts of Europe, adulthood has traditionally been marked by getting your own set of keys and leaving your childhood bedroom behind. But that milestone is happening later and later for today’s young adults. A mix of economic uncertainty, changes in the job market, and emotional factors is leading more people to stay longer in their parents’...
Liguria wins Italian Green Road Award 2025 with Cycling Riviera
The tenth edition of the Green Road Award – the “Oscar of Cycle Tourism” – has been awarded to the region of Liguria for the Cycling Riviera bike and pedestrian path. Second place went to Basilicata for the Ciclovia Meridiana, and third place to Puglia for the Ciclonica. The three bike routes were selected from nearly 30 applications submitted by v...
The Feast of Saint Anthony returns to the Bronx
Mark your calendars! One of the Bronx’s most beloved traditions is back this June as Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church hosts the Feast of Saint Anthony in the heart of Bronx Little Italy. From Wednesday, June 11 through Sunday, June 15, East 187th Street and Arthur Avenue will come alive with live music, rides, amusements, and of course—plenty of del...
Eataly Caffe Heading To Hudson Yards
On the heels of opening a location at Rockefeller Center in May, Eataly Caffe has a new location heading to the city. It will open this June on level four of Hudson Yards, according to the Eataly website. This will be the fifth location for the brand within New York City, joining spots in Flatiron, Downtown, SoHo and Rockefeller Center. “You can sw...
'Love Italian Style' is something to sing about in Greater Worcester Opera production
Greater Worcester Opera's upcoming production "Love Italian Style" focuses of the beautiful music of discovering love. The show, running June 5 to 8 at Calliope Theatre in Boylston, could also be about finding the beauty of opera for the first time for some people in the audience. "We really want it to be an introduction to opera for people in Engl...
Astoria to Honor Beloved Humanitarian and Restaurateur Giuseppa "Mama" Vendome with Street Renaming Ceremony
Astoria, Queens, will honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Giuseppa Vendome with a street renaming ceremony celebrating her decades of selfless service, particularly in the aftermath of the attacks on September 11, 2001. In recognition of her enduring impact, on June 14 at 1:15 PM, the corner of 24th Avenue and 26th Street will be officially...
Miami Heat are looking into hiring Italian expert Sergio Scariolo
The Miami Heat have expressed interest in Sergio Scariolo as associate coach. Such a potential return to the NBA would list him working under head coach Erik Spoelstra. The news was revealed by Alex Molina of Eurohoops Spain on Monday, following up on a recent report on the 64-year-old Italian tactician traveling to the United States to interview w...
Jimmy Kimmel joins LA’s Italian community to celebrate Republic Day
The Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles, in partnership with the local institutions of the Sistema Italia (Italian Cultural Institute, Italian Trade Agency, IACCW, ENIT), celebrated the seventy-ninth anniversary of the Italian Republic with a glamorous event high above Beverly Hills, set against the refined backdrop of the prestigious Casa La...
Italy’s Coast Guard: protecting the nation’s waters for 160 years
Italy is a peninsula, which means much of its stunning territory is bordered by the sea—about 5,200 miles (8,300 kilometers) of coastline, including both the mainland and its many islands. But who’s in charge of safeguarding these vast maritime borders? For the past 160 years—an anniversary celebrated this year—that responsibility has belonged to t...
Italy’s history finds new life on TikTok
Between Italy’s Liberation Day on April 25 and Republic Day on June 2, a surprising trend has taken off on TikTok—one that dives into Italian history, national identity, and collective memory. But this isn't about travel influencers at the Colosseum or picturesque shots of Rome. Instead, Gen Z creators are turning to Dante, the Renaissance, Ancient...
Soundscapes of Calabria: the revival of the lira calabrese
The lira calabrese is one of the most distinctive traditional instruments of Southern Italy, known also for its long and varied cultural history. As its name says, the lira calabrese comes from Calabria, the rugged region forming the “toe” of Italy’s boot, and is very connected with the region’s folk music and storytelling traditions. After having...