Barilla conquista l'America e si racconta in un libro
Dagli scaffali dei supermercati fino a quelli delle librerie: Barilla ha lanciato negli Stati Uniti l'edizione inglese del libro dedicato alla figura di Pietro Barilla che, fondando l'azienda nel 1947, ha trasformato una piccola attività di famiglia nel marchio di pasta italiano più conosciuto al mondo. Il volume, titolato "Barilla: An Italian Stor...
Men Who Dine Guest Bloggers: Italian Dine Out at Circo!
To kick-off Italian Dine Out week in NYC we visited Circo. Circo is a Tuscan inspired Osteria operated by World-famous restauranteurs, the Maccioni family. Circo offers upscale Italian fare which is served in a lively, sophisticated setting reminiscent of the old-style European circus tents which inspired the restaurant's name. Executive Chef Alfio...
Italian Wine Week 2015 - VINO 2015
Nel quadro delle iniziative in favore del vino italiano sui mercati internazionali abbiamo il piacere di comunicare che è prevista la realizzazione della 4^ edizione del progetto Italian Wine Week 2015 – VINO 2015 (IWW). L'iniziativa prevede un programma articolato di azioni a favore del vino italiano con l'obiettivo di consolidare e ampliare l'of...
La Fontana Restaurant gets a facelift at 32 years old
By Pamela Silvestri Joe Fauci established La Fontana Restaurant in Oakwood 32 years ago with his father and brother, both named Anthony. Since that time, the Fauci family never changed the footprint of their free-standing structure. But due to "business" with the buildings and fire department, Fauci recently decided to renovate. &nbs...
Next best thing to Italy
By Ashton Brellenthin Having recently celebrated five years in business, Perillo's Pizzeria is a hidden gem tucked away in North Salem. The family owned business is led by Damiano Perillo, who makes his authentic Italian cuisine with one thing in mind – love. "People don't slow down and take time to enjoy their food anymore," Perillo said. "...
Top Italian Wineries Support American Cancer Society in Fight against Cancer
The 8th edition of the annual American Cancer Society's "Taste of Hope" fundraiser in New York is again supported by Italy's finest wines on May 2nd. Vinitaly International renews its commitment to the important cause of the American Cancer Society (ACS), whilst realizing one of New York's top charity events this year at 82 Mercer (82, Mercer Stree...
Students in Staten Island learn how to make mozzarella
A social studies lesson about the food and culture of Italy turned into a hands-on culinary lesson for a class of third-graders from Staten Island, New York. Students from PS 30 in Westerleigh took a field trip last Wednesday to Pastosa Ravioli, the Italian specialty store in West Brighton. Source: http://iajournal.com
Dopo East: Fresh, Organic Italian Cuisine With a Contemporary Twist
by Carissa Gan Helmed by the proprietors of Trattoria Dopo Teatro in Times Square, Dopo East in the Upper East Side is a townhouse fashioned into a modern Italian restaurant with a rustic charm. It's easy to forget that you're dining at a restaurant until the waiter comes over with the menu. "Would you like sparkling or distilled water?" h...
A Tavola with Lidia Bastianich
By Alfonso Guerriero Lidia Matticchio Bastianich, the renowned chef, restaurateur, author, television personality and pioneer who introduced and educated Americans to authentic Italian regional cuisine, met me at her Upper East Side restaurant Felidia on 58th Street for an afternoon chat about her immigrant experience and success in an industry th...
Uno chef modenese d'eccezione e sei sponsor per portare in tavola "A Taste of Italy" nell'Anno della Cultura in USA
di Riccardo Chioni È partito dalla Big Apple il tour a stelle e strisce intitolato "A Taste of Italy" che prevede altre tappe a Washington e Los Angeles per celebrare il 2013 Anno della Cultura Italiana negli Stati Uniti, sponsorizzato da sette nomi eccellenti del cibo e vino. Dopo la spettacolare cena preparata al International C...
De Cecco, Italy’s Premium Pasta, Celebrates National Pasta Month with Little Known Pasta Facts Revealed & Myths Debunked
October is National Pasta Month, celebrating one of America's favorite foods. De Cecco is America's favorite imported Italian pasta, perfect for every table. Leading chefs the world over choose De Cecco because they know the secret to superior pasta creations – the De Cecco difference! To mark the occasion, De Cecco debunks myths and offers little...
Wine & dine Italian-style at Deb McCole's 'Bravissimo'
By Carol Ann Benanti Bravo, Italia! After last year's sold out foray into French culture with "Fantastique," members of the Staten Island Museum will play host to "Bravissimo!" — a celebration of Italian wine, food, and music to be staged at a private hillside home with a panoramic view on Thursday, July 9 from 7 to 10 p.m. W...