Italy-US twinning school project: Meeting with Maestro Dionisio Cimarelli
A month after the inauguration held at the Embassy of the two-year Italy-US Twinning Project with the theme, “Can Science, Sport and Art Dialog? A Challenge or a Wager,” the second meeting of the Partnership Project was held on November 16 at the Falcone Room of the Italian American Museum in Washington DC between students from the two American sch...
Pioneering Jazz and Blues Musician Eddie Lang
From humble beginnings in Philadelphia, a son of Molisano immigrants changed his name and helped revolutionize jazz and blues music, while performing with some of the biggest stars of the 20th century. Salvatore Massaro was born at home in the 700 block of Saint Albans Street in the Little Italy section in the south end of Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct...
What Makes Pastosa’s Italian Market a Happy Go-To for New Yorkers in Jersey?
Pastosa’s Italian Market, a cherished name among New Yorkers for generations, has been weaving the same culinary magic in New Jersey, where it caters to a growing community of New York City transplants. The evolution from a single store in Staten Island to a burgeoning chain in New Jersey is a testament to the timeless allure of Pastosa’s unique of...
Italians in America – Our Immigrant Stories: In this family, bound by tradition, the profession of barbering spans generations
Frank DeSante’s immigration story is so strong, it still holds four generations later. Sicilian on his mom’s side, Frank’s great-grandfather Paul (Paolo) Cannone emigrated to the United States in the early 1900s and settled in South Philadelphia. Frank’s great-uncle, Pete (Pietro) Barbaro established a barber shop at Eighth and Greenwich. Although...
Italy-USA Comparison on the Sustainability of Agri-food Production at the Italian Embassy in Washington
As part of the eighth annual Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, the Embassy of Italy in Washington hosted the workshop ‘Sustainability efforts of the swine meat products and olive oil industries, key ingredients of the Italian table,’ organized in collaboration with the American Italian Food Coalition, yesterday. “Sustainable agriculture implies...
The launching of the first AC Milan Academy in the United States of America
AC Milan, in partnership with Black&Red Pumas LLC, is proud to announce AC Milan Academy Virginia, the first Rossoneri Academy project in the United States that will officially open in spring 2024 in Fairfax, Virginia and the Washington Metropolitan Area (District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia). The training program will directly involve boys and...
Author/Chef Amy Riolo Received the Honor of Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy
The Ordine della Stella d’Italia recognizes those expatriates and foreigners who have acquired special merits in promoting friendly and cooperative relations between Italy and other countries and in fostering ties with Italy. During the opening day of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, a week-long series of events dedicated to “Dining with...
Chef Cathal Armstrong and Cheesetique’s Owner Bring an Italian Spot to Arlington
Cheesetique founder Jill Erber and James Beard-nominated chef Cathal Armstrong teamed up to create Corso Italian, a new “neo-retro” restaurant and retail market opening at the Village at Shirlington in early December (4024 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, Virginia). Homemade pastas and seasonal ingredients will anchor a menu full of playful takes on cla...
Inside SIN, the New Italian Steakhouse in Northern Liberties
The nightlife scene in Northern Liberties is getting an upgrade with a brand new Italian steakhouse that’s open until 1 am on weekends. This Thursday, November 16th, SIN (Steak Italian Nightlife) will open its doors to the public in Northern Liberties (1102 Germantown Avenue). The 4,750 square feet restaurant that seats 160 diners strives to provid...
NICE Film Festival - 33rd Edition NYC and Philadelphia
New Italian Cinema Events - is a cultural organization founded by Viviana Del Bianco in Florence. Its primary goal is to promote contemporary independent Italian cinema worldwide through film screenings and cultural events in Europe, the United States, and Asia. This Fall, N.I.C.E. returns to the United States, celebrating its 33rd edition dedicate...
More Italian businesses aiming to make Delaware County home
Two Delaware County commissioners went to Italy recently and returned with commitments from three Italian companies to invest in Delaware County. According to a press release from the county's economic development office, the Italian firms reached agreement with commissioners Shannon Henry and James King during an October visit. Henry, who is presi...
New Italian Restaurant To Open In Shirlington In Early December
A new Italian restaurant is coming to where Cheesetique now calls home in the Village at Shirlington in Arlington. The restaurant, Corso Italian, is a new concept from the owner of Cheesetique and will feature a modern take on Italy’s classic dishes. The space at 4024 Campbell Avenue will close as Cheesetique on Nov. 22 and reopen as Corso Itali...