San Marzano tomato: a complete guide
San Marzano tomatoes are a variety of plum tomatoes known for their distinct characteristics, flavor, and culinary uses. These tomatoes are named after the region of San Marzano sul Sarno, near Naples, Italy, where they are believed to have originated. The volcanic soil in this region is thought to contribute to the unique taste and texture of thes...
Excitement at shrine over major motion picture, "Cabrini"
The opening of a biopic about Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini is bringing interest and excitement to the shrine that remains in her name near Lookout Mountain. The film Cabrini is set to open at over 3,000 theaters across the country on March 8. It tells the story of part of her life as she battled to care for immigrants, especially children in New Yo...
Young Italian baseball prospects are making progress at U.S. colleges
The Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball (FIBS) College Pipeline has already proven successful for several young Team Italy prospects at American colleges The FIBS College Pipeline in association with the Italian American Baseball Foundation (IABF) has offered young players the opportunity to study and compete in the US by awarding scholarships....
I Spent the Night on Italy’s “New” Retro Snow Train to the Dolomites. Here’s What It’s Like Onboard
“Buona sera, signora,” a cheerful white-haired man greets me as he takes my luggage and shows me to my sleeper cabin on the Espresso Cadore. After the train departs Roma Termini station, I head to the train’s bar car to grab a glass of prosecco to kick off my trip to the Dolomites—to ski on Italy’s famed Olympic slopes. As I pass through the red pl...
Filitalia International Visited The Travel & Adventure Show in New York
A representation from Filitalia International was at the Travel & Adventure show in NY. The delegation made up of the Founder, Dr. Pasquale Nestico, Anna Nestico, Mario Presta, Alida Mirarchi, Rosetta Miriello, Anna Di Paola and Elizabeth Mirarchi with her husband, visited the Calabria pavilion, where waiting for them, among others, was the preside...
IAP 312: UNICO National: A century of service above self
For just over 100 years, Unico National has been dedicated to the ideal of “Service Above Self”. And, the nation’s largest Italian American service organization also happens to be the place where our very own Pat O’Boyle got his start in the Italian American community! That’s right… before he was the “Italian American Wikipedia” he was the Unico N...
Simona Quadarella in history, World Gold in the 800 freestyle after the one in the 1500
An extraordinary Simona Quadarella wins gold in the sprint, with a time of 8.17.44, after taking gold and the rainbow title in the 1500-meter freestyle four days ago. Azzurra burns in the final the German Isabel Gose, silver at 8.17.53, third New Zealand's Erika Fairweather, world champion in the 400 freestyle and bronze medalist in this race at Fu...
IlNewyorkese, newspaper of reference for Italians in New York
The presentation of the first print issue of IlNewyorkese, the flagship newspaper for Italians in New York founded by Davide Ippolito, was held in New York at the Italian Cultural Institute. The event was introduced by Institute Director Professor Fabio Finotti and moderated by journalist Mattia Iovane, editorial director of Il Newyorkese. The pane...
‘It was incredible:’ Raleigh singer meets Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli
A singer from Raleigh who is blind is spreading joy through her music. On Valentine’s Day, she was able to meet someone she looks up to who also spreads joy in that same way. “Good evening, sir,” singer Mary Mikels said. “Nice to meet you.” Those are the words Mikels said to famous Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. She said she was nervous about meetin...
Places to visit in Milan in three days
Capital of Lombardy and the leading metropolis of Northern Italy in terms of economic importance and international recognition, Milan is also the World Capital of Fashion and Design, as well as an eclectic city full of charm. Here, we can visit iconic attractions of extraordinary artistic value, such as the Duomo or the Last Supper by Leonardo da V...
Scholarship Opportunities 2024 at the ICCC in Houston, TX
Exciting news! The Italian Cultural & Community Center is now accepting applications for our Merit Based Scholarship! Graduating high school seniors of Italian descent may be eligible to apply for this $1,000 renewable scholarship. Applicants must have a family history of ICCC membership. If you don't have a family history with the Italian Cultural...
Basketball, Caitlin Clark is rewriting history: she's half Italian
There's a girl who is taking college basketball to a dimension reached only in distant eras, when national TV used to broadcast LeBron James games live from the small gym at St. Vincent St. Mary's. Caitlin Clark is the name that is changing the history of basketball made in the USA: 22 years old, the girl born in Des Moines, Iowa, is proving to be...