ITA Considering New Routes to U.S.
ITA Airways, the flag carrier of Italy, is reportedly exploring new routes to the U.S. According to a report from Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, ITA is considering launching nonstop routes from Rome to Newark, New Jersey, and Houston. Corriere cited individuals with knowledge of the airline’s planning; ITA declined to comment. The report sa...
The 'quiet' Italian seaside town that's tucked away with incredible food and low prices
taly is a country loved by tourists and it’s easy to see why. The nation has so much to offer, from stunning beaches with crystal-clear waters to some of the best food in the world. But with all this popularity comes overcrowding, and some spots are struggling with the number of tourists. In good news, there are still a few places that are tucked a...
Pisillo Returns to the Heart of Chelsea
With over 506,000 claiming Italian-American heritage, New York City remains the largest Italian city outside of Italy, and food remains very intertwined with the culture. Everyone knows of Manhattan’s iconic (if shrinking) Little Italy, and foodies flock to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. But Chelsea is becoming a destination in and of itself, specific...
Putnam Columbus Day Parade returns
Following a hiatus of several years, Putnam County’s Columbus Day Parade returns this fall. On Sunday more than 350 people gathered at the Villa Barone in Mahopac for the Italian American Club of Mahopac’s Columbus Day banquet tabbed “Bridging the Old World with the New World.” Parade Grand Marshall Frank Lombardi, a member of the Carmel Town Board...
Rome Neighborhood Guide: 6 Areas Locals Love Outside Centro Storico
As I return, again and again, to Rome, my locus of interest continually moves outward. My feet first touched the city’s sampietrini (iconic cobblestones) 15 years ago, when I was a student on a semester abroad. In that era, I was a centro person. I stayed near Termini, Via Nazionale was my daily commute, and Trajan’s column told me I had arrived. I...
Alto Italian Steakhouse at Wind Creek Chicago Southland, Above The Rest
Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani was personally on hand to unveil his latest creation, Alto Italian Steakhouse at Wind Creek Chicago Southland. “Alto means high above, and that’s exactly what we intend to do here, to create a find dining experience that is far above anything experienced here in Chicago Southland. Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani was person...
Save the Italian Program at Palisade Park Jr./Sr. High
The Italian Program at Palisade Park Jr./Sr. High School in New Jersey has been an invaluable part of the community, fostering cultural understanding and language skills among students. The faculty have dedicated themselves to protecting this program, and their passion is evident in our collective actions. With over 300 student and community signat...
What Makes Sicilian Pizza Different From Neapolitan?
Few foods are more universally loved than pizza. No matter how you slice it, there's something to love about this easy-going dish, especially since there are so many delicious types of pizza to sample. Aside from American regional favorites like Chicago deep dish or classic New York-style, there's a delicious range of Italian pizza, too. Two especi...
San Francisco's Fisherman’s Wharf to lose a landmark amid $10 million overhaul
Major changes are coming to Fisherman’s Wharf — namely the demolition of the landmark Sicilian seafood restaurant Alioto’s — as the Port of San Francisco moves forward with a $10 million plan to transform the tourist destination with a new public plaza, as well as lighting installations and an overlook along the inner lagoon. Nearly a century old...
St. Ann's Italian Festa in Raritan returns after five years
Volunteer Joe Cirillo spent years shepherding the efforts to revive the beloved St. Ann's Italian Festa in Raritan Borough − before he even had the opportunity to attend one. Due to COVID-19 and financial difficulties, the principal fundraiser for St. Ann Church and accompanying St. Ann Classical Academy was in purgatory for five years. But thanks...
When memory fails us: early detection of Alzheimer’s with an Italian AI device
When memory "fails" us—especially in old age—it can be quite difficult for a neurologist to determine the cause early on.There are many possible explanations: simple forgetfulness due to stress, signs of a naturally aging brain, or the most serious possibility—the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Helping specialists pinpoint the correct diagnosis coul...
Acquiring citizenship in Italy is not hard just for the Italian Americans
One of the recent referendums involving Italians concerned citizenship. Since the required quorum was not met, nothing has changed: the proposal to reduce the requirement for acquiring Italian citizenship from 10 to 5 years of uninterrupted legal residence in Italy for non-EU nationals currently living in the country has failed. But who are these p...