Some Chicken Parm Recs for a NY Yankees Star
Did you hear the one about the breakout baseball player fueled by chicken parm? It’s a story on my mind as I’m dining at New York’s Arthur and Sons. The art on the wall consists of Sinatra and Goodfellas, the wine is flowing, and the food is decidedly red sauce. The mastermind of star chef Joe Isidori, whose family is behind a multitude of New York...
Who Is Joe Pantoliano? Meet One of Hollywood’s Finest Character Actors
Joe Pantoliano may not always headline a movie or be considered a “bankable actor,” but he’s one actor who consistently steals scenes and delivers unforgettable performances. With a career that spans over 50 years, Pantoliano has played a staggering variety of roles. Pantoliano has done everything, from ruthless monsters, shady detectives, and quir...
Syracuse: from prehistoric rock-cut tombs to classical theater
In the eastern part of Sicily, south of Catania and north of Ragusa, lies Syracuse — the capital of its namesake province and a city steeped in centuries of history and culture. It’s also the birthplace of Archimedes, the famed mathematician, physicist, and inventor. Among the many stories associated with him is the invention of war machines that h...
Exploring Italian-American Culture: A Deep Dive into Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield
Nestled in the heart of Pittsburgh, Bloomfield is more than just a neighborhood; it is a vibrant tapestry of Italian-American culture woven through decades of history and heritage. Known as Pittsburgh’s “Little Italy,” Bloomfield’s streets echo with the stories of early immigrants who shaped this community with their traditions and customs. The nei...
Tondi Gelato: The Heart of Authentic Italian Gelato in Santa Barbara
Nestled in the bustling Paseo Nuevo district, Tondi Gelato stands as a jewel in Santa Barbara’s crown, capturing the spirit, flavor, and artistry of true Italian gelato. If you’ve ever wandered the sun-dappled piazzas of Florence, like I once did, you’ll recognize the feeling immediately—a sense that this isn’t just dessert, but a daily ritual, a c...
ITA-LI Summer Intern Program
The Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island seeks a 2025 summer intern. All applicants should email a cover letter of interest to italianamericanlongisland@gmail.com. This is an unpaid internship, but ITA-LI leadership will sign off on possible college credit opportunities. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Summer Intern(s) to s...
Rome responds to the Americans: a secret school for the real Fettuccine Alfredo
“There are passers-by, many of them Romans, who still stop in front of the sign and ask us: are you the place with the famous fettuccine? We thought it was an American dish,” reveals a chuckling Mario Mozzetti, who has owned the famous Alfredo alla Scrofa restaurant for the past forty years. The venue has earned its place in the history of Italian...
St. Anthony visits New York, Brooklyn and Paterson. USA
Two Holy Relics of St. Anthony of Padua will visit the Archdiocese of New York as well as the dioceses of Brooklyn and Paterson from Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 15. The two first-class Relics will be accompanied by Fathers Mario Conte and Fabio Turrisendo, two Franciscan friars from the Pontifical Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua, Italy. The two...
Eataly Italian marketplace sets opening date in Aventura
One of the most anticipated dining experiences of 2025 finally has an opening date. Eataly, the international Italian marketplace, will open at the Aventura Mall at 3 p.m. June 12. Created by Oscar Farinetti in 2007 in Torino, Italy, the 30,000-square-foot space at the mall will include two sit-down restaurants, a cafè with several quick service co...
Condemned by the Catholic Church, the first forks were used for spaghetti
Did you know the fork was not invented by an Italian but was popularized by Italians eating spaghetti? In the words of Yogi Berra, “When you come to a fork in the road take it.” The story of the fork at times is just as bizarre as Yogi’s interpretation of common utensils. The origin of the word “fork” comes from the Latin word “furca” which is defi...
NYPD ‘Italian Sherlock Holmes’ detective to get gravestone century after death
An NYPD detective dubbed the “Italian Sherlock Holmes” will finally be getting a gravesite marker nearly a century after his death, the Daily News has learned. Members of the Detectives Endowment Association will unveil the headstone for Detective Joseph Pucciano at Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery on Tuesday. Pucciano, a heralded gang-buster and mem...
Record year for visitors and revenue at Italy’s state museums and archaeological parks in 2024
2024 marked an all-time record for both visitors and revenue at Italy’s state-run museums and archaeological parks. Last year, Italian cultural sites welcomed 60 million visitors—a 5.3% increase compared to 2023—and generated an impressive €382 million in revenue, up 23% from the previous year. Of the 299 institutions that charge admission, 31 mill...