Monteleone d'Orvieto, a village of quiet beauty
Monteleone d’Orvieto is a lovely hamlet located in the Umbria region, not far from the border with Tuscany. The closest larger town is Città della Pieve, about 10 kilometers away, which is itself a little jewel of art and history. Monteleone’s position offers a perfect vantage point to explore both Umbria and Tuscany, making it an ideal spot for th...
Now Serving Omaha: Dolomiti Pizzeria & Enoteca
Named after the northeastern Italian mountain range, Dolomiti Pizzeria & Enoteca (1105 N 13th St.) is located in the heart of Omaha's historic Millwork Commons neighborhood."We're really happy to be part of the Millwork neighborhood; it's really developing quickly," said Tim Maides, Dolomiti co-owner. "The tenants here are all very similar, they we...
Hearing Voices: A Film by Marylou and Jerome Bongiorno
Join us on Saturday, March 23, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., for a free screening and discussion on the film Hearing Voices with award-winning filmmakers Marylou and Jerome Bongiorno. The Nutley Public Library is pleased to welcome back prior ECLAP-funded artists, Emmy-nominated, award winning, and social justice filmmakers, Marylou and Jerome Bongiorno. The...
Blue Cheese Vs. Gorgonzola: What's The Difference?
The range of cheese is impressive — from hard and salty parmesan to a pot of delicious gooey fondue. Yet few varieties polarize tastes quite like funky blue cheeses. Filled with mold spores, which lend them their distinct coloration, such varieties are defined by their sharp taste and pungent smell. Most renditions are crafted from cow's milk and n...
Our Lady of Pompeii: Discovering the Italian Church on Carmine Street
Our Lady of Pompeii Church is located on 25 Carmine St. in New York City since 1928. But originally it was born in 1892 as the chapel of St. Raphael Society for the Protection of Italian Immigrants, in a townhouse that is still standing at 113 Waverly Place. The church location had to be changed several times but the needs of the ever-growing migr...
Italy’s hidden gem town offers a rich history and unique food without too many tourists
From the Leaning Tower of Pisa to the Colesseum, there are many world-famous landmarks that can be found across Italy. However, tourists looking for a more tranquil getaway to the wonderful country should not be afraid to go off the beaten track. The travel blog Solo Sophie has recommended a number of locations across Italy that often go under the...
Cafe Bella Luna: A hidden spot for homemade pasta in Brewerton (Dining Out Review)
In a region awash with Italian restaurants, this small restaurant on the northern edge of Onondaga County has a trick up its sleeve: homemade pasta. Rolled into sheets for lasagna or cut into wide strips for fettuccine to be tossed in one of several housemade sauces, that homemade pasta is one of the many reasons The Cafe Bella Luna begins filling...
This Little-Known Italian City Is Perfectly Pastel Blue Everywhere You Turn
"Benvenuti nel Paese Azzurro," reads the sign on a blue bicycle in a lovely Italian town in Puglia, Italy. It means, "Welcome to the Blue Country," and it's there for a great reason. The town is Casamassima, and a good number of the buildings here are painted a pretty blue color. There are different shades, and everywhere you look, this soothing co...
Goldoni, Verdi, and the Myth of Venice
When: Starts on Friday, March 22 · 6:30pm PDT - Where: House of Pacific Relations - Hall of Nations, 2191 Pan American West Road San Diego, CA 92101 United States Through the works of 18th-century playwright Carlo Goldoni, and 19th-century composer Giuseppe Verdi, Professor Franca Barricelli will explore how the "Myth of Venice" -- the facts and fi...
5 things to see see on the Trabocchi Coast, the most picturesque coastline in Abruzzo
The Trabocchi are ancient and large fishing machines characteristic of this stretch of coast, they emerge from the sea with their strange architecture and surprise the observer, who is immediately catapulted into the dimension of a romantic dream. In recent years there have been many recoveries works in the area, such as the long cycle-pedestrian p...
A Taste of Italy in Napa: Local Nonprofit's Fundraiser A Culinary Success for Community and Education
Imagine the rich aromas of Italian cuisine filling the air, the sounds of lively conversations, and the warm, vibrant atmosphere of a community coming together for a cause. This was the scene at the Napa Elks Lodge, where the Napa Sons and Daughters of Italy in America hosted their sell-out annual fundraiser, Boot to Fork: Festa Italiana a Napa. A...
Destocking slows Italian sparkling wine orders in U.S., but consumption rises
Around the world, Italian sparkling wines continue to make their mark despite the fact that the period is not the best as far as the international wine-related market is concerned. A balance that sees a 14% drop for the volumes of Italian sparkling wines shipped to the United States in 2023, but not that of the actual consumption of Italian sparkli...