Michael Imperioli Joins Fox Drama Series ‘Memory of a Killer’ Opposite Patrick Dempsey
Michael Imperioli is the latest addition to the cast of the upcoming Fox series “Memory of a Killer.” Imperioli will star in the series alongside previously announced lead Patrick Dempsey. The new series is said to be inspired by the Belgian film “De Zaak Alzheimer,” aka “La Memoire Du Tueur.” Per the official logline, the show is about “hitman Ang...
Marcella Hazan biography and career timeline
Marcella Hazan lived an improbably eventful life. An immigrant woman trained as a scientist, she never set foot in a kitchen until she married and moved to America in the 1950s. A childhood injury had left her with an injured right arm, a challenge for the physical work of food preparation. But before long, she was not only preparing the Italian di...
The Forgotten Celebrity Chef Who Hosts The Longest Running Cooking Show In America
Looking back at my interests growing up, I was destined to be a foodie. Whenever I was home from school, I would tune into public television and watch cooking shows, the ones that were on way before the Food Network, or any bingeable Netflix cooking shows. I remember watching "Great Chefs, Great Cities," "Pasquale's Kitchen Express," Jacques Pépin,...
A Heartfelt Journey for Every Italian American
We are thrilled to announce the release of a brand-new children’s book that’s a must read. This bilingual gem is not just a story, it’s a powerful message to guide all generations on the true meaning of pride and heritage. Click here.Why you’ll love this book: Bilingual Edition: A perfect way to celebrate both English and Italian language. Cultural...
Farewell to Dr. Joseph Giordano, the Italian American who save President Ronald Reagan in 1981
Italian American Joseph Giordano, former chief of surgery and director of the trauma center at George Washington University Hospital—who played a critical role in saving President Ronald Reagan’s life after he was shot in a 1981 assassination attempt—passed away on June 24, just two days after his 84th birthday. A vascular surgeon who had previousl...
A Promise Kept: An Italian American’s 18-Year Journey for Dual Citizenship
My family’s roots trace back to the small mountain town of Controne, Italy, about 70 miles south of Naples. It was there that my grandparents — Vincenzo Manfredi, born on December 24, 1885, and Filomena Chiaini, born on October 12, 1892 — began their lives together. They married on May 3, 1914, and had four children: Nicola, Silvia, Eduardo (my fat...
Italian food exports to the US slow down under new tariffs and weak dollar
Reaching €9 billion in agri-food exports to the United States is the goal set by Coldiretti and Filiera Italia, despite the challenges posed by tariffs and a weak dollar. The recent introduction of additional U.S. duties has significantly slowed the growth of Italian food exports to America. In the first month of implementation, exports rose by jus...
Italian wine consumption in the US fell in May 2025: -10.6% compared to a year ago
Until recently, reading data on Italian wine exports to the United States was synonymous with “record” or, at least, provided an immediate response of growth, stability, and bright prospects for the future. Now, however, the tide seems to have turned.With the rush to stock up on wine due to fears of tariffs now over, and with those tariffs having a...
Announcing: AP Italian Mentorship Program
Dear Colleagues,We are pleased to introduce a new initiative for the upcoming school year—the AP Italian Mentorship Program! This program is designed to foster collaboration, support, and professional growth among educators engaging with the AP Italian Language and Culture course*. Whether you are looking for guidance and resources at the AP Italia...
Congressional Fellowship 2025 Applications Open
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Congressional Fellowship Program places outstanding Italian American college students and recent graduates in offices of members and associates of the Italian American Congressional Delegation (IACD) to educate and support the next generation of Italian American leadership. Apply today here.Upon accep...
NIABA Board Meeting Concludes with Gala Dinner at The Magic Castle of Los Angeles: New President Appointed for the 2025-2027 Term
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the National Italian American Bar Association (NI- ABA) concluded its Board Meeting with a distinguished gala dinner. The event marked the official appointment of the new President for the 2025-2027 term, Madame Alice Salvo from Los Angeles, who will now lead the organization into its next chapter. During the evening, th...
The new Death in Paradise: Hotel Costiera is the “exhilarating” Italy-set crime drama to shake up your summer
If your budget can’t quite stretch to the stunning shoreline of the Amalfi coast this summer, fear not, as an exhilarating new Prime Video crime drama will transport you to one of Italy’s most beautiful settings instead. Hotel Costiera is what we're calling the new Death In Paradise - and it's set to seriously shake up your summer. The drama centre...