How to Make a Perfect Cappuccino: Tips from an Italian Barista
Italian coffee bars can be some of the most chaotic places for a foreigner. During the morning rush hour, you’ll need to elbow your way to the counter and catch the barista’s eye to place your order. Once your espresso, espresso macchiato or cappuccino is placed before you, you are granted only a few moments to enjoy before someone else comes to ta...
Selection Process for a New Honorary Consul of Italy in Cleveland
Please note that the Consulate of Italy in Detroit plans to appoint a new Honorary Consul in Cleveland, Ohio who will be in charge of assistance tasks in favor of Italian citizens and promotion and protection of the Italian interests in its territory of competence. We invite Italian citizens who are interested in this position to express their inte...
Settimo Dolcetto is destined to be your secret pour for guests | Phil Your Glass
Dolcetto is the name of an Italian grape that grows in the Piedmont region in Northwest Italy. It is overshadowed by another Piedmont grape, Nebbiolo, that’s used to make Barolo, commonly known as the Wine of Kings. The name Dolcetto means “little sweet one;” however, this is not a sweet wine. Not even close. “It’s our everyday wine,” explained Giu...
The tourism that saves forgotten villages: Italy’s hamlets are reborn through Alberghi Diffusi
Golferenzo has just a few dozen residents, and even fewer in its historic centre. It is one of Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages: a handful of stone houses perched on the hills of Oltrepò Pavese, brimming with charm but home to few inhabitants (photo above). A few years ago, Luigi Brega and Paola Calonghi launched Borgo dei Gatti, an Albergo Diffuso...
Small Italian Massachusetts Restaurant Serves One of the Best Spaghetti Dishes in the US
Spaghetti is a delicious meal with or without meatballs, but let's be real, it's pretty easy to make at home. You grab your store-bought box of pasta and your jar of your favorite sauce, and you whip something up in no time. An easy meal for a chill night in. And yet, some pretty special places make a spaghetti dish so good, it's worth leaving the...
Puglia's Hidden Gem Is A Medieval Town With Charming Squares And Streets Tucked In The Italian Mountains
From its perch in Puglia's Gargano region, the medieval town of Monte Sant'Angelo is announced by rows of whitewashed houses tracing the slope of the hillside it's nestled upon. One of the little-known towns exuding old-world charm along Italy's coast, Monte Sant'Angelo's main attraction is the Sanctuary of San Michele, a UNESCO World Heritage Site...
THE ITALIAN CHICKS is Coming to The Rosen Performing Arts Center
Mark your calendars for a night of bold, unapologetic comedy, music, and storytelling as The Italian Chicks hit the stage at the Rosen Performing Arts Center (Wayne, NJ) on June 6 at 8 pm. Featuring Maryann Maisano, the original Italian Chick, this all-new show is packed with fresh material, outrageous characters, and even more laughs than ever. Sh...
Why there's a Pyramid in Rome? The charming history of Cestius Pyramid
It might seem strange, but it is true: in the heart of Rome there is a Pyramid and it is a real pyramid, just like those of Ancient Egypt. Built in a flash in the 1st century BC by order of a wealthy Roman politician overwhelmed by the fascination for Ancient Egypt, who wanted it as his funeral monument. It seems like an unusual case, yet in that p...
What's The Difference Between Italian Meatloaf And American Meatloaf?
With a base of ground meat, both American and Italian versions of meatloaf offer two different takes that speak to two different culinary practices, local ingredients, and a love for overflowing plates that are far from flavorless. Italians might adore meatloaf for tasting like an oversized meatball and those who grew up on an American diet might t...
Portogruaro: The Charming Venetian Town with Surprising Connections to the World
Today, I celebrate Portogruaro, my birthplace—a town rich in history, culture, and timeless charm. Recently marking 885 years since its founding, this hidden gem on the banks of the Lemene River began as a bustling river port in 1410, flourished under the Republic of Venice, and became part of Italy in 1866. Though lesser known, Portogruaro has con...
MSC Cruise Terminal — An Italian American structural collaboration in Miami
The MSC Cruise Terminal has been formally inaugurated with the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on April 5, 2025, and is already being celebrated in many ways, primarily as the largest cruise terminal in the world, capable of handling three vessels at the same time—the equivalent of 36,000 passengers per day. This is remarkable, but I feel that this is actu...
Italian whisky: A rising industry influenced by wine history
With wine deeply embedded in the national identity, and high-quality productions spanning anything from liqueurs to artisan beer, Italians are no strangers to the arts of fermentation and distillation. The country’s profound passion for whisky, however, has never managed to trickle down from independent bottlers and whisky clubs to master distiller...