S'ozzastru: the ancient olive tree of Sardinia
In Sardinia, there is a tree that was already old when Jesus Christ was born. It is called S'Ozzastru, a wild olive tree that grows in Luras, in the Gallura region, and is considered the oldest in Italy. This true patriarch of nature has witnessed around 4,000 years of history. It was already a mature tree during ancient Egypt, it saw the rise and...
Bacio di Latte Preparing for San Diego Debut
Beloved Italian gelato brand Bacio di Latte is bringing its signature scoops to San Diego for the first time with a new location coming to La Jolla at 8867 Villa La Jolla Dr. The company’s 15th location is expected to open at The Shops at La Jolla Village, according to documentation submitted to the San Diego Department of Environmental Health and...
A visit to the visited the Museo dello Sbarco di Catania
The Chargé d'Affaires Shawn Crowley and Consul General Tracy Roberts-Pounds visited the Museo dello Sbarco di Catania (Catania Landing Museum). The museum tells, through stories, original objects, reproductions, and immersive experiences, a fundamental chapter of our shared history: the Allied landing in Sicily in 1943, which marked the beginning o...
Contested Roman Villa With Caravaggio’s Only Ceiling Mural Could Become a Museum
A years-long inheritance battle between an American-born princess and her stepsons could soon reach a happy ending for the world’s only ceiling painting by the great Italian Renaissance artist Caravaggio (1571–1610). Thanks to a legal settlement, it appears the family is close to arranging the private sale of their home, Rome’s Casino di Villa Bonc...
Scorpacciata’s Seasonal Italian Is a Farm-Fresh Approach
Long before he became a restaurateur, Peter Reuter had the Italian word “scorpacciata” permanently inked on his forearm. The technical translation is “big feed,” calling to mind a long table full of all your Italian relatives passing around homemade platters. Reuter connects to the word’s more symbolic meaning, which relates specifically to seasona...
Etna: Sicily’s fiery heartbeat of nature, history and myth
Etna, Idda (She), Mungibeddu (Mongibello), ‘a Muntagna — these are some of the names used for Europe’s largest, widest, and tallest volcano, located in the plain of Catania. It is often referred to in the feminine form, as if it were a mother — one that occasionally grumbles but rarely causes harm. Visible from great distances, it is the highest ac...
North Italia has opened its first Utah location in Riverton
North Italia has opened its first location in Utah! The modern Italian restaurant is known for its scratch-made pasta, hand-tossed pizzas and craft cocktails. Executive Chef Joe Genovese is also including local flavors and flair into his dishes which include: Chef's Board featuring prosciutto di parma, speck, whipped ricotta & eggplant caponata, pe...
Underwater Wine In Italy: 5 Bottles You Need To Try
Beneath Italy’s shimmering coastal waters, winemakers are experimenting with an unexpected aging technique: underwater wine in Italy. This innovative process, known as underwater enology, involves submerging bottles of wine or sparkling wine in the sea for months—or even years—allowing the ocean’s unique conditions to influence their maturation. It...
FIAME celebrates honorees at 39th Awards Dinner Dance
The Forum of Italian American Educators (FIAME) hosted its 39th Awards Dinner Dance on Friday, April 4. Numerous community members were honored at the event for their contributions to the City. This year’s honorees included Associate Superintendent of Catholic Identity and Secondary Schools Linda Mele-Dougherty, UFT Pension Special Representative F...
Baton Rouge’s top-rated Italian restaurants, per Yelp
Baton Rouge boasts a rich and diverse food scene, with Italian cuisine holding a special place in the hearts (and stomachs) of many. Whether you’re craving pasta, pizza, or an authentic Italian dining experience, there’s no shortage of incredible options in and around Baton Rouge. A recent National Pasta Association study revealed that pasta contin...
Italy's new high-speed rail line looks to reverse depopulation, lift southern economy
Italy's high-speed railway is finally pressing into the heart of the underdeveloped south, using European Union funds in the hope that the new network will help reverse years of depopulation and lift the lacklustre economy. The 145-kilometre (90-mile) line will connect the cities of Naples on the Mediterranean coast to Bari on the shores of the Adr...
10 holiest Christian sites to visit in Rome
Rome, the Eternal City, is not only famous for its ancient history and powerful emperors, with 27 centuries of uninterrupted history, but it is also the center of Christianity for over a billion believers worldwide. This means that traveling to Rome is not only an unforgettable journey, but for many visitors, it is a pilgrimage to discover some of...