Italian Ferrovie dello Stato's bid for high-speed rail in the US
Ferrovie dello Stato, Italy's national railway company, is aiming to expand its high-speed rail services in the U.S., a country traditionally resistant to fast trains. The U.S. has long relied on air travel for connecting major cities due to its vast distances, with road traffic primarily focused on freight. However, Italy’s railway company is expl...
Italian American Podcast Ep. 366 Francesca’s Flavorful Adventures in Identity and Heritage
Join us on a journey through the heart of Italian American culinary traditions with our guest Francesca from Franny Loves Food. We explore the origins of Francesca’s social media presence, which began as a pandemic project on TikTok and has since expanded to other platforms. Discover how her childhood experiences with her mom and nonna inspired her...
Eataly unveils new Italian dining experience in North America
Eataly is set to launch a new dining experience across North America for its signature restaurant outlets: La Pizza & La Pasta and Eataly Ristorante. Starting on April 28, the reimagined concepts will spotlight Italy’s most iconic cities through a regionally focused program. Featuring limited-run menus that showcase the diversity of Italy’s culinar...
Al Pacino's incredible age range of four children as Hollywood icon turns 85
After a career spanning 50 years, legendary Godfather actor Al Pacino will be thanking his lucky stars at turning 85 today. The kid from the wrong side of the tracks calls his entire life a "moon shot" – having survived a tough childhood in the Bronx, where three of his closest gang friends ended up "dead by 30 from heroin". After he began drinkin...
New travel book on Italy: A Catholic's Guide to La Dolce Vita
For those wishing to experience this remarkable country to the fullest, just knowing where to start can be overwhelming. In Italy’s Shrines and Wonders: Discovering Sacred Spaces, Fascinating Places, and Destinations off the Beaten Path, bestselling author, media personality, and Italy aficionado Teresa Tomeo provides the choicest sites, routes, an...
NIAF and IACD together to improve the new rules on dual citizenship
On April 21st, the leadership of the Italian American Congressional Delegation (IACD) sent a formal letter to the Charge d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Italy regarding recent changes to Italian citizenship laws. The letter advocates for mitigating amendments which among others would include allowing applicants already in process to remain eligib...
How Burrata Conquered America
Sometime in the 1920s, Lorenzo Bianchino Chieppa reportedly produced the first burrata while working on a dairy farm in the foothills of the southern end of the Apennines, in the shadow of a picturesque 13th -century castle. Legend has it that because he could not travel to market due to heavy snow, he used the byproducts from the making of mozzare...
Restaurant Owner Pietro “Peter” Cimino Launches New Product Line Available Nationwide
Restaurateur Pietro Cimino, owner of Mama Cimino’s Pizza in Las Vegas and Pizza Bar in Laguna Beach, CA has launched a line of original products as an extension of his businesses. Cimino’s claim to fame is “A Taste of Tradition” from Mama’s cookbook to your kitchen cabinet. The company’s flagship product is Pietro’s Favorite Italian Lemon Ice. The...
With Mangia, Maria Pasquale Captivates Italy Lovers Globally and Emerges as an Authority on Italian Regional Food Culture
Publisher Smith Street Books released “Mangia: How to Eat Your Way Through Italy” worldwide in March 2025, offering readers a passport to Italy’s 20 distinct regions, each with its own culinary dialect. The author, Maria Pasquale, is an award-winning food journalist with over a decade of immersion in Italian culture. She has crafted a work that goe...
I Love to Read: Lucinda Scala Quinn’s ‘Mother Sauce’ honors Italian American family recipes and their women
Lucinda Scala Quinn’s new book, “Mother Sauce” highlights Italian American family recipes and the women who created them, offering a tribute to the culinary contributions of immigrant women. The book delves into the history of Italian American cooking, focusing on the stories of women who immigrated to the United States and used their kitchens as c...
The Rise of Americanism in Italy, 1888-1919
Dear Friends of Italian Innovators, I am happy to share with you that my new book The Rise of Americanism in Italy, 1888-1919 is officially out with University of Toronto Press! The book explores the cultural, political, and industrial ascent of the United States at the turn of the 20thcentury from an Italian perspective. It documents the debate on...
We won a webby! Thank you!
WE WON A WEBBY!!!!!!!!! What’s Next? is officially the 2025 People’s Voice Winner and Dr. Howard Tucker is the oldest Webby winner in history!!!!!!! We were up against massive platforms — companies with millions of followers, full marketing teams, extensive budgets, and past experience running and winning campaigns.We had no plan, no money. I didn’...