West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival to induct Hall of Fame members
In a ceremony fit for the occasion, the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival will induct new members into the organization's Hall of Fame. Taking place on Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Village Square Grand Ballroom in Clarksburg, the ceremony will honor and pay tribute to the inductees, all of whom were selected for their contributions to the long-...
Italian American Coalition for Kids holiday fundraiser
The Italian American Coalition for Kids is partnering with over a dozen area food and beverage establishments for a holiday fundraiser. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit families in need of financial assistance during their child's long term inpatient/outpatient hospitalization. IACK Co-Founder John Butera discussed the fundra...
Moda: Lacrom sbarca in Usa, in arrivo altri 50 nuovi designer
Lacrom sbarca in Usa. Il department store di Valentina Ingellis, nato per essere ponte tra Italia e New York, è ora live sul mercato dell'online americano. Dopo il debutto in Italia configura così la sua fisionomia più matura. "Le modalità di presentazione per la boutique online newyorkese sono le medesime di Italia ed Europa" spiega Valentina Inge...
How a small town in Italy became a model of sustainability
A trip to Varese Ligure, Italy, will bring you face to face with a charming town of pastel-colored houses and a plethora of restaurants serving dishes with organic porcini mushrooms and chestnuts. Stop at the bustling markets and you will see Italians who have traveled from far and wide to purchase the locally produced organic meats, chees...
Lazio and Florida companies join forces for innovation
Lazio and Florida are joining forces in the name of innovation, thanks to a cooperation agreement signed in Miami between the Rome Research Consortium in (CRR) and Enterprise Florida, in collaboration with the Roman Industrial and Technology Pole. The objective of the agreement is to support each other in the investment and development of new busin...
Italian American Historical Society of Rhode Island
The Italian American Historical Society of Rhode Island (IAHS) will award scholarships to students of Italian American descent who demonstrate high potential and who intend on furthering their education full time at a U.S. college or university. To determine the winners, a scholarship lottery drawing will be utilized for applicants meeting...
Italian Film Festival Tickets Opening Night Party!
Mark your calendars for Friday, March 7 and get ready for a glittering evening of scrumptious food, fantastic wine and award-winning Italian cinema! Tickets are on sale now for the fabulous opening-night party for the 6th Annual Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The evening includes: Delicious appetizersItalian wines (one gl...
Italian Pasta Makers Take Bite Out of Big Apple
What stands out is the restaurant's name: Barilla. It is the first outpost of a 138-year-old, multibillion-dollar company best known for its blue boxes of low-price, dried pasta. The Italian restaurant quietly opened three months ago in the concourse of a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper. The look and feel isn't much different from any West 52nd Stree...
Little Deli to Open a 'Mom and Pop' Italian Restaurant
Crestview's Little Deli and Pizzeria is known for their authentic Jersey-style pizza and sandwiches, and owner Tony Villani plans to bring another Northeast specialty to Austin: Italian American comfort food. Villani tells Eater that he plans on opening a "mom and pop" Italian restaurant in the space formerly occupied by Perfecto Cleaners...
The mysterious Giants of Monte Prama have returned to life
Forty years after their discovery, the impressive stone statues known as the Giants of Monte Prama have been restored through a meticulous effort funded by the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and the Sardinia Region. Today, they are finally on view at the National Archaeological Museum in Cagliari, hosting 28 pieces, and at the Civic Archaeol...
New Italian eatery to open in Fingerlakes Mall
by Eric Reinhardt The Fingerlakes Mall on Wednesday announced that an Auburn Italian restaurant will open a second location in the mall, but under a different name. Sal Musumeci, who operates GJP Italian Eatery on Grant Avenue in Auburn, will open a second restaurant under the name Brooklyn Slice Italian Eatery, Fingerlakes Mall said in a...
Italian wine: Castellare di Castellina
WTI Magazine #28 2014 May, 1Author : Jennifer Gentile Martin Translation by: One of the days while staying in the beautiful countryside of Tuscany I toured a few of the wineries in the reknowned Chianti Classico region as discussed in one of my previous blogs, Chianti region. A very well known producer, Castellare di Castellina, was...