A Brief History of Everyone's Favorite Aperitivo, the Aperol Spritz
Love it or loathe it, covet it or condemn it, there is no denying the ubiquitous influence of the Aperol spritz. This evocative Italian drink has earned its place as one of the world’s most popular cocktails. Balmy summer evenings in a Mediterranean milieu are brightened by the orange glow of sunsets and spritzes alike, and it’s hard to come by an...
Vespa Brings the Italian Dolce Vita to the Hamptons
New Yorkers and celebrities can enjoy an Italian vacation while staying in the Hamptons. Vespa debuts at EHP Resort & Marina, where cedar-lined avenues and hidden coves blend elegantly. On two Sundays in August, the 3rd and 17th, guests will have the opportunity to arrive for dinner on a Vespa and enjoy an evening of live music and Italian food pre...
Guido d'Arezzo and the Invention of Musical Notation
When we think about the foundations of Western music, one of the most important – foundational, in fact! – contributions comes from medieval Italy. The modern system of musical notation, the one that allows musicians today to read and perform music written centuries ago, owes much to an Italian monk, Guido d’Arezzo. Living in the 11th century, Guid...
Italian Festival Returning To Mount Carmel Society Grounds In Enfield For 99th Year
Just a year shy of its milestone 100th anniversary, the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society Italian Festival is returning to the Society grounds on Park Avenue next weekend. This year's feast is slated for Aug. 1 and 2 from 5-11 pm., and Aug. 4 from 5-10 p.m. Admission is just $3, with children under 12 free. The annual gathering of family and friends...
How to explore Riviera dei Cedri: a 10-day adventure guide
In the northern part of Calabria, in the province of Cosenza, lies a portion of about 80 km of coastline, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and ideally embracing the lush vegetation of the Pollino National Park. In this place where nature rules, where the sea and the mountains, the blue and the green come together, there are ideal conditions for the s...
Abruzzo museum shares history of region with Italian Cultural Center in Delco
The Italian Consul General of Italy in Philadelphia recently presented the exhibit “Inside Abruzzo, Secrets of Italy” from the WITCHA Museum in Abruzzo Italy. The exhibit was presented at the Italian Cultural Center in Tinicum, Delaware County. The exhibition is a journey through the traditions of the early decades of the 1900s. It focuses on the f...
Italian locals share the hidden gems you won’t find in guidebooks
With its combination of stunning scenery, immersive culture and famous cuisine, Italy continues to enchant UK travellers. Data from Airbnb reveals that half of the top 10 most-searched for destinations this summer are scattered around the country. The travel company have also published a list of a couple of the top Italian destinations to go to th...
Vandals Defile Statues at Bay Ridge Catholic School
Police are seeking vandals who beheaded a stone lamb and defaced other elements of a shrine to the Virgin Mary outside of a Catholic girls’ school in Bay Ridge, according to the Daily News. The damage at Visitation Academy at 8902 Ridge Blvd., which was discovered Thursday morning and includes toppled statues of child supplicants as well as the dec...
The little-known Sicilian town that feeds the world’s almond craze
Avola, set in the heart of Sicily’s Ionian coast, might be unknown to many at first glance. But behind its humble name lies the beating heart of a successful business, where the almonds produced are considered among the finest in the world. With its strategic position, overlooking the Gulf of Noto, it has a rich history intertwined with the art of...
Italian American Women’s Center presents four high school grads with $1,500 scholarships
The Italian American Women’s Center presented four high school graduates from the Class of 2025 with $1,500 scholarships during the organization’s 23rd annual Scholarship Award luncheon on Sunday, July 20, at Vivo! Bayside, located at 201-10 Cross Island Pkwy. in Bayside. Each student was chosen by the Italian American Women’s Center’s education co...
Wealthy Italian neighbors used to compete by building tall towers. See inside one that's still standing after 600 years.
In 2025, homeowners' displays of wealth might include at-home movie theaters, helipads, sprawling subterranean garages, or custom-made art. But in medieval Italy, homeowners were more obvious: The taller their structure, they thought, the greater their wealth and influence. The rich sought to one-up each other by building the tallest towers they co...
Meet the 84-Year-Old Godfather of Little Italy
“You gonna make me look good? Okay. Come on, take your picture.” We’ve all seen it. In Little Italy, on the busiest restaurant street in the city, oysters and negroni bazaars all around it, a singular limoncello-yellow residence stands stubborn like the house from Up, with one distinct difference—the man on the porch. From his perch, Nick Pecoraro...