Origin and history of Italy's most famous saltless bread
In every respectable Tuscan bakery, you will find Tuscan Bread, the "saltless" one, ideal for accompanying the "toasty" flavors of the local cuisine. In 2016, it also obtained PDO recognition: the official recipe calls for soft wheat flour containing wheat germ, water, natural yeast, and, of course, is totally salt-free. Tuscany is not the only reg...
NYC’s AC Milan fanatics show the changing face of US soccer
“There weren’t many kids at school that used to follow soccer the way I did. I’d wear the jerseys to school and people didn’t even know what it was. I would wear my AC Milan jersey and they would be like ‘What’s OPEL?’” Life-long AC Milan fan Franco was born in 1982, in the dying days of the United States’ first national soccer league, NASL. Soccer...
Peccioli triumphs: The 'Village of Villages' of 2024
In a town known for its priceless scenic and historical beauty, a small jewel has distinguished itself by being crowned the 2024 "Village of Villages". Peccioli, a village nestled in the heart of Tuscany, received this coveted award that celebrates not only its beauty but also the vitality of a living, breathing cultural heritage. The "Borgo dei Bo...
Larry Lucchino, former Boston Red Sox president, dies at 78
Larry Lucchino, the former president and CEO of the Boston Red Sox, died Tuesday at the age of 78. Lucchino served in that president and CEO role with the Red Sox from 2002-15, joining the organization alongside Tom Werner as part of John Henry's ownership group. The group delivered World Series titles in 2004 (ending an 86-year championship drough...
Buffalo Next: New Italian restaurant headed for Southtowns
When Robert Biondolillo was 3 months old, he emigrated from Montemaggiore, Italy, to the United States. "They brought him in a basket," said his wife, Michele. "I hear the story every day." When he was 13, he began working at the Biondolillo family restaurant Touch of Italy in the City of Tonawanda – an Italian eatery that has been a neighborhood...
Eduardo De Filippo, the Great Neapolitan Playwright, at Casa Italiana-NYU
On the 40th anniversary of Eduardo De Filippo’s death, the life and career of one of the most important actors and playwrights in Italy will be told in two parts at Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò. The first part on April 8, at 5 pm, will focus on the beginnings: the family he was born in, the work with his sister Titina and his brother Peppino, and t...
Rome unveils winning design for New Archaeological Walk
The winning design for a New Archaeological Walk linking Rome's ancient landmarks was unveiled at a presentation on the rooftop terrace of Trajan's Forum on Tuesday. Rome-based architectural and urban planning studio Labics was named as the winner of the international design competition launched last October, coming first out of 23 proposals. The N...
Style icon Marlon Brando is alive and well
April 3 this year marks 100 years since Marlon Brando was born in Omaha, Nebraska. His charisma on the screen and eccentric personality, soon made him famous in the 1950s, when he soon became one of Hollywood’s hottest stars. With a resume full of legendary films, much has been written about Brando’s acting, his activism and his eccentric, outspoke...
Traditional Italian food updated with modern flair in Tampa
On the outside, it looks like a street café complete with the lighting and umbrellas one might find outside a restaurant in Venice. However, this venue is in Midtown and brings with it the name of the owner's grandfather. Oronzo's (Un)Common Italian is what they call fast casual Italian food. Named for Oronzo Bavaro, his work ethic shows in the foo...
In space, wine will be "consumed" with edible pills
Thanks to a new innovative project, astronauts will be able to "sip" a glass of wine in space through "pills." On March 20th and 21st, in Rome, at the headquarters of the Italian Space Agency, the Symposium "A tavola nello Spazio: produzione e conservazione di cibo" (At the table in Space: production and preservation of food) was held. An event to...
Joe Marano Brings KEEPING YOUR ITALIAN DAD AWAKE SINCE 1998 To 54 Below In May
Joe Marano makes his 54 Below and NYC solo concert debut in Keeping Your Italian Dad Awake Since 1998. Marano keeps your Italian dads, moms, brothers, sisters, aunts, and any other relative awake with the music of the Great American Songbook while adding a flamboyant touch filled with tales of his over the-top Italian upbringing. Featuring selecti...
Valley of the Mills: Hidden in the Heart of the Amalfi Coast, a Hike of Discovery
In one of the most visited countries on Earth, and in one of its most storied regions, there is a place that even many Italians don’t know exists. The Valley of the Mills (Il Vallone dei Mulini or Valle dei Mulini), right in the heart of the tourist-congested Amalfi Coast, is a silent valley where nature has reclaimed the medieval and the modern ru...