Maisano's Little Italian Kitchen opens Feb. 7 in Plain Twp.
That Little Italian Kitchen has opened its second location. The highly anticipated Maisano's Little Italian Kitchen is set to open Wednesday at 7831 Cleveland Ave. NW in Plain Township. The grand unveiling also is a controlled opening exclusively for patrons with reservations. Reservations may be made by calling 330-409-7200, with service hours fro...
Il Cinema Ritrovato on Tour brings rare films to the Twin Cities
Each year, a festival in Bologna, Italy, called Il Cinema Ritrovato showcases hundreds of rare and restored films. This month, two friends, cinephiles and co-curators are bringing 13 of them to the Twin Cities. Maggie Hennefeld, a University of Minnesota professor, and Michelle Baroody, film programming curator for the Mizna arts organization, have...
An artificial heart was transplanted in Milan for the first time in Italy
At Niguarda Hospital in Milan, an artificial heart was implanted in a patient who had been waiting several months for a heart transplant. This is the first time such an operation has taken place in Italy. It is an artificial organ equipped with biological valves, which totally replaces the heart with functions very close to the physiological ones....
Italian Cultural Institute opens “The Glove School” in New York
“The Glove School” exhibition has opened in New York, at the Italian Cultural Institute after a successful run in Italy. The exhibition, scheduled during LINEAPELLE, was organized in collaboration with the Chiroteca Business Network, formed by companies such as Gala Gloves, Artigiano del guanto, Andreano, Gargiulo Leather, and joined together with...
Isola Osteria Sicilian Restaurant Opening In Danville
When Angelo Dalo was looking to open a new Sicilian restaurant, he wanted somewhere you could sit outside. Somewhere like Sicily, where he was born. “In Danville the days are long and hot,” he said. “In Sicily it’s quite hot, and the food is just made to go with that weather, and we love the weather. I’ve always wanted a small space with lots of pa...
Italian filmmakers to return to shoot in QC
For the first time in 18 years, the Italian filmmakers Pupi and Antonio Avati will return this month to the Quad Cities, to shoot part of their ninth film project set in the QC, for a portion of their new thriller, “The Backyard.” The multiple award-winning Avati brothers (Pupi, 85, is director and Antonio, 78, is producer) will be arriving from Ro...
We the Italians Gala 2024
The third We the Italians gala dinner will be held on Monday June 17 2024, from 7 pm at the Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi, Via Gerolamo Frescobaldi, 5, Roma. “We the Italians - Two Flags One Heart” 2024 awards: Roberto Gualtieri (Mayor of Rome); Cristiana Dell'Anna (star of the film "Cabrini"); Matt Harvey (Italian American Baseball legend); Alm...
New biopic on St. Frances Xavier Cabrini coming March 2024
A new biopic on the life of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, titled Cabrini, is set to release in theaters in the Spring of 2024. This highly anticipated film from Angel Studios, the same company that produces The Chosen, will focus on the life and works of Mother Cabrini, especially her devoted efforts to tend to Italian immigrants in New York City at...
Val d'Ayas: The enchanted villages and hidden secrets in the heart of the Alps
Val d'Ayas is an enchanting area located in the beautiful region of Valle d'Aosta. This area, characterized by a rich history and breathtaking scenery, is especially popular with nature lovers and travelers in search of authenticity. The Ayas Valley has a long history dating back to Roman times and features a wide variety of attractions and places...
Taste Of The Town: Italian dining destination Vitolo at the Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach
Chef Anthony Vitolo, the namesake behind Vitolo, a new family-owned and operated Italian dining destination at Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach, is the son and co-partner of his father's New York iconic hotspot Emilio's Balatto. The restaurant has a huge celebrity following, including Michelle Obama, Taylor Swift, and others Vitolo's is Anthony's creat...
26 BEST Things to do in Verona, Italy // 2024 GUIDE
Italy’s fair Verona extends beyond her fame for being the city of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers. Verona was nicknamed piccola Roma (little Rome) thanks to its importance during the Roman times, Verona was established as a Roman settlement in 89 BC. With its long history and so much on offer, I’ve gathered 26 best things to do in Verona. My top...
Italian resort wear brand Amate opens new store on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach
An Italian retailer with a distinct approach to linen resortwear is now open on Worth Avenue. Amate opened in the fall in a spot at 333 Worth Ave., the brand’s first location in the United States after launching in Italy seven years ago. For a brand rooted in the resort lifestyle, Palm Beach was the natural choice for that first store in the states...