National castle days: exploring Italy's fortified heritage
Italy is home to structures that are not just relics of the past but also bridges to the future, showcasing human presence from the Paleolithic era to today. These sites tell stories that span across different periods of history. Castles, once symbols of conflict and defense, are now open to the public, representing spaces of hospitality and knowle...
I Tried the Famous 'Nonnas' Sunday Sauce—Now I’ll Never Make Pasta Without It
Write me a love song? That’s incredibly thoughtful. Buy me a gift? I’ll be oh-so grateful. But cook me a meal? Now that’s true love. We all chuckle when someone tells you the secret ingredient in their dish is “love,” but isn’t it true? Sure, “love” doesn’t replace the extra dash of pepper, but doesn’t it always seem like a recipe tastes better whe...
Reflections on Careers in U.S. Foreign Policy at CCF
2025-05-20 @ 06:00 PM - Columbus Citizens Foundation, 8 East 69th Street, New York, NY. RSVP here. CCF is honored to welcome Marta Youth, who is currently preparing for her next role as Deputy Chief of Mission for the U.S. Embassy in Rome, Italy for a conversation on U.S. foreign policy with CCF member Kristie Loiacono. As the daughter of Italian...
Italian honorary consulate established in Boise, strengthening ties between Idaho and Italy
Thursday was an important date for Italy for several reasons. In Vatican City it saw the election of Pope Leo XIV and, in Boise City Hall, it saw the establishment of Italian consulate services in Idaho. The evening gathering brought family of the newly-named Honorary Consul of Italy in Idaho Ron Gambassi, the Consul General of Italy in San Francis...
Italian restaurant sets opening date inside former Butcher & Bee space in Charleston
Theresa Scotto remembers the feedback shortly after Pelato opened in Nashville. “This isn’t what we had in Italy,” diners would say. They were right. Meatballs with tomato sauce. Guanciale-stuffed arancini. Chicken Parmesan, layered with tomato, basil, Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh-made mozzarella. Potato croquettes that Scotto would fry two at a t...
Pope Leo XIV, the first Italian American pope
Pope Leo XIV also has Italian ancestry, similar to Pope Francis, who came from across the world. Robert Francis Prevost's grandfather was born in Italy on June 24, 1876, the feast day of St. John, the patron saint of Turin. The individual listed as John R. Prevost in a death certificate and a 1950 census could very well have been born in Italy as G...
Ancient Rome and the USA. In Washington, a dialogue with Aldo Cazzullo hosted by Ambassador Zappia
The endless legacy of Ancient Rome and its influence on the contemporary world was the theme of a dialogue hosted in Washington by the Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Mariangela Zappia. The conversation featured Aldo Cazzullo, one of Italy’s most esteemed and influential journalists and writers, and Jonathan Karl, Chief Washington Corresp...
Columbus statue removed from a Connecticut city in 2020 finally finds a home at a new museum
A Christopher Columbus statue removed in 2020 amid a climate of racial reckoning after the police killing of George Floyd has finally found a home in a new museum dedicated to preserving the history of New Haven, Connecticut. Mayor Justin Elicker and other officials on Friday announced an “art loan agreement” has been reached with the Lost in New H...
‘Italy On Madison,’ A Pop-Up Showcase Of Italian Style In New York
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) is inviting the public to experience authentic Italian lifestyle and culture at its Madison Avenue townhouse in New York City. For the first time, the much-anticipated third edition of Italy on Madison will take place at the beautiful ITA headquarters. On Wednesday, May 14th and Thursday, May 15th, 2025, more than 90...
Celebration of Europe Day in Lansing, MI. The Italian Consul in Detroit, Spokesperson of the European Union in Michigan, receives a Proclamation from Governor Whitmer
Allegra Baistrocchi, the Italian Consul in Detroit and President of the European Union (EU) in Michigan, presided over the celebration of Europe Day today at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing. The event commemorates the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, a visionary agreement signed on May 9, 1950, which gave birth to what is now the EU: a...
Massimo Bottura's Food for Soul Is Reinventing the Community Kitchen. Here's How.
Seasonal ingredients, local producers, zero-waste from peels and stems. For years, the storytelling around sustainability in haute cuisine was frozen in the idyllic image of chefs in white jackets sniffing herbs as they wandered through gardens—strictly their own—before heading to the stove. At first, the debate focused on raw ingredients; then, in...
A taste of Italy in Georgetown: Exploring Osteria Mozza
On this week’s Around Town spotlight, Roxanne Strouk takes us to the renowned Italian eatery Osteria Mozza in the heart of Georgetown. Roxanne speaks with acclaimed chef and owner Nancy Silverton, who shares the story behind bringing Mozza to the nation’s capital. As part of the restaurant’s unique concept, the space also features a beautifully cur...