With supply and demand realigned, Tuscan real estate enjoys again its place in the sun
Chianti and Upper Maremma – the portion of the Livorno province whose core lies between Bolgheri and Castagneto Carducci – have something in common on the real estate front: the demand for high-end second homes. The demand is prevalently from overseas in Chianti, where the English, Germans, Swiss, Belgians and Americans have been regulars...
The eternal city of Rome: Roads and arches
When: Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 10:30amWhere: Westchester Italian Cultural Center, 24 Depot Square, Tuckahoe, 10707 Romans are also known for their great road constructions and outstanding arches. They built roads everywhere they conquered. The extensive road system enabled its armies and citizens to go from Western Europe to Greece...
The Best of Italy Comes to Santa Fe; Four Days of Italian Film, Food & Fun
Never before has one of the world's most treasured countries and cultures brought its best cinema, art and food to one of the most desired travel destinations in America, but there is always a first time. That first time is CineFesta Italia in Santa Fe, New Mexico and it starts June 1st. Although tickets can be purchased for individual fil...
Sergio Mannino Studio Announces Virtual Store on 1st Dibs.com
Sergio Mannino studio announces the launch of its online design store within the premier luxury online design destination, 1st Dibs. Along with the most sought-after antiques, from the 18th century through the most influential contemporary designers, 1st Dibs will now host Mannino Studio's offering of credenzas, shelving structures, lighting design...
At Luca Eats, breakfast sandwiches, a quick stop and a new start
Roman Pizza was housed in vintage filling station, and for years people around its Uptown neighborhood used it mainly as a quick stop for take-out or delivery. Now, a new café called Luca Eats has opened here, and its owners are aiming to entice people to linger just a bit longer with a menu of breakfast sandwiches and coffee drinks....
Flatiron Brickell, the skyscraper “Made in Italy”
Miami skyline will speak Italian. Few days ago, was presented Flatiron Brickell, a new 64-floor skyscraper by the italian real estate enterprise CMC Group to be completed in Miami, in 2018. The tower will be built in the financial district in Miami and aims to become the icon of the "Made in Italy" in Florida. "The structure of the tower will be c...
Moda uomo: l’ICE a New York per la prima tappa del Mrket Trade Show
Nuovo appuntamento per le imprese della moda maschile italiana che, con all'Agenzia ICE, si spostano a New York per la prima tappa statunitense del MRket Trade Show, dove verranno presentate le collezioni primavera/estate 2017 del segmento classico di alto livello e degli accessori uomo. Dal 17 al 19 Luglio prossimi il Javits Convention Center...
Chicago serves up a feast of Italian accents and flavors
To be completely transparent, I love Chicago. I wasn't born there, but I grew up in the city's northwest suburbs and returned to spend most of the '90s in Chi-Town, working for WGN-TV, then launching my own television show, "Culinary Travels With Dave Eckert." That stretch of seven short, amazing years allowed me to become completely immersed in Ch...
Lapo Elkann does custom cars for L.A. Art Exhibit, talks tech and personalization
Lapo Elkann is spending the summer in California exploring what he loves most: cars and customization, plus technology and entertainment. On Saturday night, he showed off his latest project: two custom cars he brought for Adam Lindemann's art exhibit, "Piston Head II: Artists Engage the Automobile." The show, which opened at Lindemann's Venus gall...
Norwich Italian Heritage group will celebrate 25 years with fireworks
By Ryan Blessing The Italian Heritage and Cultural Committee of Norwich is planning for its 25th annual Taste of Italy, to be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 10 at Howard T. Brown Memorial Park. Frank Jacaruso, president of the group, explained the significance of the event as well as upcoming events being planned for the fall. What is new a...
Glassboro's St. Anthony’s Italian Festival is Saturday
Glassboro, New Jersey, celebrates its Italian heritage with the 5th annual St. Anthony's Italian Festival on Saturday, Sept 17, 2016. Billed as the city's largest festival, it's put on each year by the St. Anthony Mutual Aid Society, a members-only clubhouse formed in 1919 by immigrants who banned together to create better opportunities wi...
Americans moving in on Piedmont
The arrival of The Americans was pretty much the sole subject of conversation in Piedmont when I was there in October 2015. Then just as things died down, the same Americans picked up another piece of prized Piedmontese land a few weeks before I arrived back there this summer. The Vietti sale started up the gossip machine all over again. &nbs...