Torino Barbaresco: what to see and where to eat in the gem of Piedmont
The small village of Barbaresco is one of the most picturesque locations to visit in the heart of Langhe, a land part of the Unesco Heritage boasting refined beauty in southern Piedmont famous for its landscape full of hills, vineyards (and wines), hamlets and castles. Despite its modest size, Barbaresco is in fact a place with a magical atmosphere...
New York’s Cafe Fiorello Is Opening Soon in DC
Café Fiorello has been a fixture across from New York’s Lincoln Center for 50 years. Now, the Italian-American restaurant is opening its second-ever location in another prime piece of real estate on 10th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue (formerly Tadich Grill). It’s set to open May 21 with a menu full of classics—from chicken parm to rigatoni alla vo...
Ferrari Elettrica: official glimpse of Italian brand’s first EV promised for October
Ferrari has revealed more details on its upcoming Elettrica at its Q1 earnings call - saying that the unveiling of its first all-electric car will take place in three stages. The supercar manufacturer previously suggested during a shareholder meeting earlier this year that we could see the full launch of the car at its Capital Markets Day on Octobe...
Let’s be sisters: Seven Hills mayor extends invitation to Italian town
Exactly 4,658 miles separate Seven Hills and the Italian municipality of Coreno Ausonio. That great divide is about to shrink, with Seven Hills Mayor Anthony D. Biasiotta recently proposing a sister city partnership. The selection of the community located roughly halfway between Rome and Naples isn’t by accident. “That’s the hometown of my grandfat...
Understanding the bel canto tradition
The expression bel canto, Italian for “beautiful singing,” brings to mind a golden age of vocal artistry that left a memorable mark on the history of opera and vocal performance. Though often used broadly to describe elegant and technically refined singing, bel canto also refers to a specific period in the development of opera, a period with deep c...
Premier Italian steakhouse looking to hire 100 staff for its planned July opening
The newest Italian restaurant on the block is getting ready for a July opening and looking to hire staff. Big Rock Italian Chophouse, an expansive Italian restaurant at the former Big Rock Chophouse in Birmingham, is looking to fill 100 positions ahead of its opening. Positions the restaurant is looking to fill include servers, positions for server...
The hardworking Italians, top european rankings for weekend work and long hours
Despite the stereotypes that portray workers from Southern Europe as somewhat lazy, Greeks and Italians top the Eurostat rankings for both long working hours and regular weekend work. In fact, it's not surprising if, while vacationing abroad in a Central or Northern European country, you find that shops are closed on Sundays. According to the lates...
70th edition of the David di Donatello awards crowns Vermiglio
The David di Donatello is the most prestigious Italian film award: it’s our version of the Oscar. The 70th edition of the award was held yesterday and crowned Vermiglio by Maura Delpero, which won seven trophies, including Best Film and Best Director (the first time a woman has won the David in this category). Vermiglio also won the David di Donate...
The Italian American Cultural Club of Steubenville 100 years to honor members
The Italian American Cultural Club will celebrate the organization’s 100th anniversary with a special event planned for May 18 at St. Florian Hall in Wintersville, OH. Founded in 1925 as the Steubenville Dramatic Club, in which members performed a variety of Italian operas, the organization has evolved throughout the years. During the 40’s, the clu...
Great Italian wine returns to be the protagonist in New York, with “Vinous Icons Italy” (May, 14-17)
Great Italian wine returns to be the protagonist in New York: in the Big Apple, from May 14th to 17th at Hall des Lumières, “Vinous Icons Italy” will go on stage, the new event signed by the magazine headed by wine critic Antonio Galloni, exclusively dedicated to Italy. In wine glasses, during every day of the event, great wines on tasting off some...
Pasquantino is back for Team Italy in 2026 World Baseball Classic
The “Pasquatch” is back in the World Baseball Classic. Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino will once again suit up for Team Italy in the 2026 WBC, which will take place from March 5-17, 2026. Pasquantino will bring his power bat and colorful personality to one of the sport’s premier events for the second time. He represented Italy in the 2023...
Government amendment reinstating Italian citizenship approved
"The government amendment allowing the reinstatement of Italian citizenship for nationals who lost it before 1992 has been approved. This finally corrects one of the most significant injustices faced by Italians abroad, who have been waiting for over thirty years to reclaim their passports." This was stated by Andrea Di Giuseppe, a member...