A Taste of Italy Continues to Spread Around Connecticut
I'm fully Italian yet have never been to Italy, so when a piece of Italy makes its way to our state, I jump at the situation. I may be biased, but Italian food is the best kind of food. The desserts too are completely unmatched. You may not agree and that's fine, but I stand by my word. Back in June of 2024, Oggi Gelato opened their first location...
Celebrating A.P. Giannini
The San Francisco Little Italy Honor Walk invites you to join us for two events celebrating the life and contributions of Amadeo Pietro “A.P.” Giannini. PROGRAM4:00 PMPlaque Unveiling Ceremony Honoring Amadeo Pietro “A.P.” Gianniniin collaboration with Bank of America and the San Francisco Little Italy Honor Walk—–Location:1600 Stockton Street, San...
Siena, the capital of elegance
Siena was perhaps the Italian city best loved by Vittorio Alfieri, who in his Autobiography, published in 1806, did not fail to praise itselegance, a quality peculiar to this city. “So great is the force of the beautiful and the true,” Alfieri wrote about Siena, “that I felt almost a lively ray suddenly brightening my mind, and a most sweet flatter...
New Modern Italian Restaurant Headed to Rancho Cordova
A new modern Italian restaurant is coming to Rancho Cordova this fall. Sergio Mirabelli—founder of ESM Restaurant Group and a native of Florence, Italy—plans to transform the former China Star Buffet at 2204 Sunrise Blvd into Crazee For Pasta, a contemporary Italian eatery. The 5,500-square-foot standalone building is situated in Sunriver Village,...
Bulgari Relocates to Landmark Hastings Building in San Francisco
Bulgari has relocated to the historic 1908 Hastings building in San Francisco. "We're proud to bring a unique blend of artistry, tradition, and modern energy to the heart of this iconic city," Bulgari's North America president Hervé Perrot said in a statement. "San Francisco, with its rich history, vibrant culture, and global spirit, is the perfect...
Lazio Where can I see a Caravaggio in Rome? 9 spots itinerary
Michelangelo Merisi, known as Caravaggio, had an intense and passionate relationship with Rome, like his life and his works. The revolutionary power of Caravaggio's works has profoundly influenced all subsequent art and still today provokes a magnetic power in the spectator. The extraordinary use of light, the precision and refinement of details, t...
Ovidio's turns 45: The Paolilli family's recipe for generations of success
When Frank and Virginia Paolilli opened Ovidio’s Ristorante Italiano in Fresno on Dec. 29 1979, their shared passion for Italian cuisine began to resonate with local diners as profoundly as the work of the restaurant’s namesake, Roman poet Ovid. Forty-five years later, Ovidio’s Ristorante Italiano continues to thrive as one of Fresno’s most well-kn...
Festa Italiana Brings Music, Food, and the 104th Statuto Race to North Beach
Festa Italiana returns to San Francisco for a weekend of music, food, and family fun in the heart of North Beach. Held May 31 and June 1 on the 1600 block of Stockton Street, this free outdoor celebration is the city’s only traditional Italian street festival and a beloved community tradition. Visitors can enjoy live music from the Festa stage, cul...
Why This ‘Secret’ Italian Riviera City Should Be On Your Must-See List
The eastern coast of the Italian Riviera, beginning in Genoa and ending at the Tuscan border, ranks among the most famous seasides in the world, with wildly popular resorts like Portofino and Cinque Terre. While there are still uncrowded hamlets to explore, there’s also a remarkable, lesser-known Riviera city, Chiavari, that you should add to your...
Hunting for the Perfect Italian Cookies in Houston — Like My Mom and Grandma Made
It seems like my mom is always making cookies when we talk on the phone. Over a thousand miles away, I imagine the buttery first bite of her thumbprint cookies, with their signature chocolate center hugged by perfectly squishy dough. This past Christmas season, when she told me about all the types of cookies she was making, I felt a panic race to m...
Florence, reopens Villa La Quiete garden, Medici masterpiece and treasure trove of 18th-century botany
For the first time in its history, the historic Garden of Villa La Quiete opens its doors to the public. A secret place, a precious 18th-century treasure chest hidden in the greenery of the Castello district in Florence, the garden represents one of the most authentic testimonies of the Medici landscape, which has remained intact over the centuries...
Walla Walla and Cannara linked by sculpture of St. Francis
When a relationship reaches a milestone, it’s time to celebrate. That’s what happened a few months ago when Walla Walla and its sister city Cannara, a small town in central Umbria, celebrated 10 years of friendship with a gift that carries significant meaning. To recognize the signing of the pact of friendship, Cannara sent its sister city a scale...