Santa Fiora: what to see in the gem on Mount Amiata in Tuscany
A popular saying, often the bearer of great wisdom in the Italian culture, tells that: "Whoever goes to Santa Fiora, there falls in love with it". Is that true? Well, we are about to discover it today by leaving for the wonderful Tuscany, a region full of enchanting historic villages to visit. Our journey today takes us to Santa Fiora, a real gem i...
Restaurant Review: New Spaghetti Warehouse Still Delivers on Old-School American-Italian Fare
Columbus was once home to the largest Spaghetti Warehouse location in the U.S. Found just outside Downtown proper on West Broad Street, the expansive institution was a dark and cozy adventureland of eclectic finds. (More evidence of that here.) There was a trolley car, a barber chair, a fortune-telling machine…and a big parking lot. After 45 years...
Rome isn’t all ruins – check out its breathtaking contemporary art and design, too
It’s a controversial opinion, but Rome’s major sites are overrated. Crowded, costly and utterly devoid of charm, the city’s most visited landmarks have been cheapened in the age of mass tourism into little more than a box-ticking – or selfie-taking – exercise. Which isn’t to say you shouldn’t go. Everyone should be accosted by a middle-aged Italian...
Sketch Attributed To Michelangelo To Be Auctioned In New York
A simple square scribbled on a yellowed piece of paper believed to have been drawn by Renaissance genius Michelangelo will go on sale in April in New York, auction house Christie's announced on Friday. The company's experts were examining a drawing by another artist of the same period for a forthcoming sale when they saw, stuck to the back of the f...
The Italian city completely destroyed by earthquake turned Sicily's best-kept secret
Less famous than its neighbours Catania and Palermo, who have long charmed visitors with their centennial history, Ragusa is a comparatively newer city that can still enrich tourists with its architecture and culture. Immersed in an area very rich in natural and architectural beauties to visit, the city stands on the Hyblaean Mountains which is als...
Exclusive: All You Need To Know About Eataly, According To Executive Dino Borri
Like getting lost in a good book that twists and winds you through a transformative tale, the experience of Eataly is the same, only with Italian food and heritage and in person. Eataly, if you've not heard of it, is a company/grocery store/restaurant/home base that has a lot to it. Located in many major cities (NYC, Chicago, LA, Boston, London, To...
Life in Sorrento: My First Two Weeks
From pizza and pasta every other day to breath-taking views of the Mediterranean, the first two weeks of my semester abroad have flown by. With how much I’ve done these days, it feels like I’ve been living here for a month. I’ve learned a lot about myself and my surroundings, learned to appreciate the opportunities I’m given, and have already met p...
George Bochetto (Lawyer in defense of Christopher Columbus)
Many times we have described the historical and cultural reasons why attacks on Columbus are based on falsehoods, unacceptable and wrong. The Italian American comity is defending itself and the symbol it has chosen, in different ways. One of these ways is the legal way. Those who removed the Columbus statues and cancelled Columbus Day, not only obe...
Golden’s Mother Cabrini Shrine prepares for Lent, new movie
Even though it’s only the beginning of February, Christians worldwide are already preparing for Easter. The season of Lent — 40 days of prayer, fasting and almsgiving — begins with Ash Wednesday on Feb. 14. It will last until Easter on March 31. For the first time in five years, the Mother Cabrini Shrine near Golden is offering a Lenten series at 6...
Our 5 Favorite Hot Springs Near Rome
Time is always precious when you travel, and one thing people often forget to do during their trip is unwind. I’m talking about true relaxation. In our never-ending quest to “see as much as possible in as little time as possible,” we often forget to savor and enjoy the places we are visiting. For instance, have you ever considered visiting one of t...
Pinstripes, a gigantic Italian-American bistro with bowling and bocce, is opening in New Jersey
Dining, gaming and entertainment venue Pinstripes is finally opening its first New Jersey location. The new 31,221-square-foot entertainment concept will be unveiled at the Westfield Garden State Plaza on Feb. 16. “We’re excited to welcome our first guests in New Jersey to experience a modern twist on dining, entertainment and events,” Pinstripes f...
Geno Auriemma is in his 39th season at UConn and near 1,200 wins. He ponders the end of his career
The frame reserved for Geno Auriemma’s photo is empty — it rests atop two display cases of autographed UConn basketballs to the right of a collection of Joel Embiid memorabilia — inside a suburban Philadelphia sandwich shop. Auriemma’s late mother, Marsiella — an Italian immigrant once praised by President Barack Obama at a White House visit — had...