New Italian Sandwich Spot La Panineria Now Open In Yorkville
The Silk Stocking District might need to be renamed the Delicious Sandwich District. The latest entrant to the specialty lunch market, La Panineria, officially opened at 322 East 81st St. on Feb. 8, and they're offering a special deal for Upper East Siders eager to try out the new spot. For the entire opening month, La Panineria is giving customer...
In His Footsteps: Back to Trefiumi
On August 9, 2023, my son, Mike Palmer, and I boarded a flight from Pittsburgh, Penn. to Milan, Italy. We were on a journey to follow the footsteps of my late father, William Albino Vicini, who, in turn, made a similar trip to Italy in 1976 to visit our relatives and pay respects to his father, Albino Vicini, in Trefiumi, Italy. In Milan, we gazed...
Extra virgin olive oil could potentially reverse Alzheimer's. New studies on the most beloved superfood by Italians are underway
It is no longer a secret that extra virgin olive oil is considered a "superfood" that can contribute to a longer life when consumed as part of a healthy diet, such as the Mediterranean diet, aiding in the prevention of certain diseases. In recent years, scientific studies specifically focusing on various forms of dementia and Alzheimer's have empha...
Noto Italian Restaurant owners to open Venetian-inspired cicchetti bar Bacaro in St. Peters in early March
The team behind Noto Italian Restaurant will open Bacaro, a Venetian cicchetti bar, in early March. Bacaro will be located in the same building as Noto at 5105 Westwood Drive in St. Peters. The restaurant borrows its name from the Venetian taverns where patrons sip on wine or aperitifs accompanied by cicchetti, which are essentially Venetian-style...
Chianalea di Scilla, the beautiful and iconic seaside village in Calabria
Have you ever heard of the 'Little Venice' of the South? Well, whether it's the first time you've heard this nickname or not, today our journey to the most shining gems of Italy takes us to Calabria discovering Chianalea, a beautiful seaside village with an ancient history and irresistible Mediterranean charm - it is no coincidence that CNN has inc...
Why the Multi-culturalism of Italy and its Diaspora Remains a Secret
History did not happen to make us feel good, and a few realities overlooked by many Italians and Italian Americans have spawned misconceptions. We have seen individuals claim a monopoly on what is or is not Italian, ranging from “the correct way” to make recipes to how to pronounce words. Multiculturalism is a good place to start. Italy is multicul...
Italy strengthens military arsenal with US missiles and bombs
The US State Department’s recent green light for the sale of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB-II) to Italy shows a step forward in the nation’s military modernisation efforts. These acquisitions, valued at $69.3m (€64.4m) and $150m, signify Italy’s commitment to enhancing its defence capa...
Livoti's Old World Market Opening In Brick Township, NJ
Livoti's Old World Market said it will open its newest store in Brick Township on Thursday, Mar. 7. The store will be located in the Laurel Square shopping plaza on Route 88. This will be the fifth market for Livoti's, which started in 2010 with its first store in Aberdeen. The other three markets are in Monmouth County in Freehold, Marlboro, and M...
Right to Rome: why spring is the best time to visit the Italian capital
Forget Paris in spring: Rome is both warmer and cooler in the first few months of the year. The locals are in their winter black rollneck jumpers, accessorised with equally noir-ish sunglasses. With an average of 17C by March, it’s warm enough to sit outside cafés and bars, but not hot enough to fall foul of the “no shorts” rule enforced in Rome’s...
Spotlight: See Pivotal Works by Conceptual Artist Piero Manzoni, Now on View in New York
On view through April 6, 2024, Upper East Side gallery Michael Werner is presenting a solo exhibition of work by seminal Italian artist Piero Manzoni. A pioneering figure in the birth and trajectory of both performance and conceptual art, Manzoni is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Included in the show are some of...
Philly is planning an expanded 'Rocky' festival to drive global tourism
Devoted fans of the "Rocky" franchise stunned Philadelphia planners in December when the city held its first Rocky Day outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Sylvester Stallone, the writer and star of the classic films, was greeted by.thousands of people – including some from distant countries – who had come to celebrate boxing's greatest fictiona...
The Magic of an Easter in Rome
Experience the magic of Easter in Rome, known as Pasqua in Italian. From ancient ceremonies to colorful street celebrations, Easter in Rome is a unique experience you won't forget. Join us as we explore the beauty and excitement of this sacred season in one of the world's most enchanting cities. Celebrating Holy Week in RomeRoman Easter festivities...