Denino’s in Brick is a Taste of Staten Island at the Jersey Shore
In Brick, New Jersey, there’s a spot called Denino’s Pizzeria South that’s dishing out some seriously good pizza. It’s a story that stretches all the way back to Sicily, Italy, with Giovanni Denino making his way to America and eventually setting up shop in Staten Island, NY. Fast forward through the years, and his son Carlo Denino adds pizza to th...
A Guide To Drinking Coffee In Italy
Coffee holds a special place in Italian culture. Whether you’re in the lively streets of Rome or Florence, the aroma of freshly brewed espresso fills the air. If you’re in Italy and want to enjoy coffee like a local, there’s some things you need to know. Read on to discover the history of coffee in Italy and how to order coffee just right. Although...
The life of Artemisia Gentileschi becomes an American TV series
The Life of Artemisia Gentileschi is to become an American TV series, to be developed by ViacomCBS International Studios and to feature Mexican Frida Torresblanco, known for her work with Alfonso Cuarón and Guillermo del Toro (in particular, she is known for producing the film The Faun’s Labyrinth, which won the 2007 Oscars for best cinematography,...
Beaches, villages and islands to visit in Lazio
Summer is the ideal time to discover the seaside wonders of Lazio and its charming seaside villages. This region, known for its rich history and vibrant capital, offers over 300 km of fascinating Tyrrhenian coastline, which welcomes golden sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and breathtaking scenery dominated by ancient castles and Roman ruins. Sta...
Chef brings authentic Italian food to Springfield through food truck, classes, dinners
A lot has changed for Italian Kitchen, 540 W. McDaniel St., since it opened, but one thing has stayed the same: Chef Alessandro De Luca's commitment to sharing authentic Italian cuisine with Springfield. It started as a take-out, catering and reserved party venture, but has since grown to include classes and weekly dinners that showcase Italian cui...
What to do in Milan in one day: a 24-hour itinerary in the Lombard capital
The squares, the monuments, the museums, the shopping and the aperitivo: Milan is a vibrant metropolis capable of offering all this and much more, in a context where history, culture, and folklore blend seamlessly with modernity, fashion and the desire to amaze. Limiting ourselves to visiting Milan in one day may be too short to explore all the att...
Young Italian softball prospects are making progress at U.S. colleges
The 2024 college softball season is underway in the United States and several Italian prospects have already risen to the top of their respective programs. In the top National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Southern Conference, we find Team Italy spark plug Laura Vigna at Mercer University in Macon. Georgia. The Piedmontese playe...
La mostarda: an unusual condiment
Ask an Italian what they think ofla mostarda—a linguistic “false friend” for mustard—and be prepared for a strong opinion. A friend of mine introduced it to me over text a while ago, when it appeared while visiting her family in Padova, but wasn’t sure how to describe it since she never eats it. “I don’t like it,” she mentioned. Though I’m an Ita...
Late medieval helmet found off Sicilian coast
Vendicari is a small uninhabited island on the southeastern coast of Sicily. The sole remnants of the islands human activity consist of the ruins of a tuna factory, which was built by Baron Modica Munafò in the 19th century. A recent study to find evidence of the islands submerged cultural heritage has led to the discovery of a helmet at a depth of...
The bulls of Sant'Agata charge Little Italy
In 1963 when the Lamborghini factory opened its doors in Sant'Agata Bolognese, its founder Ferruccio Lamborghini, had serious intentions of a powerful symbol to be chosen for the new creation, a bull, in honor of his zodiac sign, Toro. Rev up your engines as the Little Italy Association and O'Gara San Diego proudly presents the annual Bulls of Sant...
100-Year-Old World War II Female Veteran Park Ridge’s Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal
At 100-years-old longtime Park Ridge resident Marie Sartor Pawelek lives by herself in a condominium, practices playing the piano, writes and speaks Italian to relatives in Italy, and has her own Facebook account. Also, according to her only child Michael, she still has her great sense of humor. A veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II, Marie...
Memories and tradition of Italian sunday lunches
Wherever you are, Sunday lunch means, traditionally, two things: good food and family. In the old days, when activities were still largely organized around Sunday morning mass, the family cook would attend the earliest function and then go back home to get to work in the kitchen. For everyone else, it was mass in the late morning and then, finally,...