How 'The Splendid Table' and I made a spectacular Italian feast
by Jess Fleming While doing research for "The Splendid Table's" 20th anniversary, I acquired a copy of Lynne Rossetto Kasper's cookbook by the same name, published in 1992, a few years before the radio show began. The book is as much a cookbook as it is a love letter to Emilia-Romagna, a region in northern Italy that is responsibl...
South Jersey Italian immigrants' legacy lives on
by Thomas Barlas & Michelle Brunetti In Hammonton, where almost half the population identifies as Italian-American, men from all kinds of professional backgrounds get together regularly to play a game that has been popular for centuries — Italian Fingers, also called Morra. A group was playing Thursday night at Rocco's Town Ho...
Exploring the Workshop of Pietro da Cortona, October 26, 2015
Exploring the Workshop of Pietro da Cortona: The Restoration of Villanova University's Triumph of David Consulate General of Italy, Philadelphia. Monday, October 26, 2015 – 1:00p – 5:15p. Registration Required (Free Admission) Summary of Symposium: Thanks to collaborative efforts between conservators, art historians, s...
The 10 Most Important Ferrari Cars in History
Ferrari has the enviable position of being the preeminent sports car in the world. The Italian company can attribute much of its status to these 10 cars. To be certain, not all of Ferrari's cars have been successes. many cars of the years (some even in recent years) have had a reputation for unreliability, and prices for parts and service have...
Father-son duo carve unique sculptures in Barre
By Alexei Rubenstein A series of new commissioned sculptures going up around downtown Barre feature the work of local artisans, including a unique father and son combo. Barre, a city with deep roots in the granite industry, has some new additions. Charles Dicken's Mr. Pickwick, absorbed in his books, now stands out in front of the Ald...
Startup, è italiano il miglior giovane imprenditore europeo dell’anno
di Silvia Morosi Il ventiseienne pugliese Domenico Colucci è stato premiato a Helsinki come miglior giovane imprenditore del web dell'anno alla terza edizione di Europioneers 2015, iniziativa della Commissione europea. «Sono molto felice per questo importante premio – ha commentato il giovane nocese – grazie alla giuria e alla Commissione...
Jersey Subs stands the test of time on the Mileground specializing in authentic Italian deli classics
By Ally Litten Over the years, many local businesses have come and gone in Morgantown. Things are constantly changing, but for the past 20 years, one restaurant has consistently thrived. Located on the Mileground, Jersey Subs offers an authentic New Jersey deli experience. Originally from Frenchtown, New Jersey, Jersey Subs o...
Il teatro italiano non è italiano, è teatro
di Laura Caparrotti Quando arrivai a New York, vent'anni fa circa, il teatro italiano non era molto presente. Aveva avuto un grande boom begli anni Sessanta con produzioni che dall'Italia arrivavano fino a Broadway, volute e prodotte da produttori americani, evidentemente affascinati dal nostro cinema e dalle nostre arti. Fu all...
Italian steakhouse Costata closing its doors
by Ill Mohr Ill-fated Soho Italian steakhouse Costata has sent e-mails to customers saying its final service will be Thursday — and the restaurant by owner Ahmass Fakahany and chef Michael White is looking for "alternate locations to reopen in the near future." But, one foodie sniffed, "It's not a 'relocation' until they sign a lease. It's...
The History of Italy... by Train
Trains have played an important role in Italian history since the first half of the 19th century, when the country started laying down its first railways – State property to this day, although since 2000 private company trains have started running on them. British writer Tim Parks has recently published a beautiful book about his experienc...
The 9 Best Old-School Italian Bakeries in Brooklyn
by Kristina Headrick Cronuts and cupcakes; slightly disturbing milkshakes; gluten free and gold-plated donuts: NYC is known for its attention grabbing, food-fad frenzies. The city's insatiable desire for the next big thing is matched only by its obsessively nostalgic tendencies. In an era where the media is constantly aflutter with news o...
Ennio Morricone: Italian of the Week
Ennio Morricone was born in Rome, Italy, on November 10, 1928. His father was a musician and he encouraged musical careers for all his children. Ennio was no exception. The young boy took up the trumpet and entered the Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia when he was 12 years old. He graduated from the Conservation with a Diploma in Trumpet (1946), a Dip...