Top 10 things to do in Le Marche
Although not as popular with tourists as neighbouring Tuscany and Umbria, Le Marche is blessed with beautiful hill towns as far as the eye can see. With the soaring peaks of the Sibillini Mountains on one side and the beaches of the Conero and Palm Riviera on the other, it also has two historic cities which are a must to visit: the ducal city of Ur...
Plainfields' Chapter of UNICO Scholarship Information
The Plainfields’ Chapter of UNICO is part of UNICO National which is the largest Italian American service organization in the USA. The UNICO mission is to promote Italian American heritage and culture by supporting charitable, scientific, educational, cultural, and literary projects. The Plainfields’ Chapter of UNICO is offering a scholarship to S...
In 2024, come and discover Italy by train!
Trenitalia, Italy’s state railway operator, announced plans to launch new tourist-focused train routes in 2024, which are part of a broader initiative to promote sustainable tourism and to encourage visitors to explore beyond the major Italian cities and well-known tourist destinations. This move comes in response to the growing issues of over-tour...
Roman Wolves eatery coming to Little Italy: ‘It’s a celebration of what Italians call the Eternal City’
The local restaurateur behind Rusticucina, a popular farm-to-neighborhood Sicilian-inspired eatery in Hillcrest, is now paying homage to the city of Rome in San Diego’s Little Italy. The new establishment — called Roman Wolves — is more than a bar and restaurant, according to its creator, Nino Cusimano. “We’ve created our own take on Rome’s legacy...
Pitigliano: The Italian Town Known as “Little Jerusalem
Take a trip south of the familiar Tuscan hilltop circuit to the lush forests and wild fields of Maremma, and you’ll find the picturesque coastal villages and beloved thermal springs for which the region is known. Head further inland than most, and the medieval town of Pitigliano awaits. The town is built from volcanic tuff rock, carved from the cli...
La Sportiva Unveils First U.S. Retail Store in Boulder, Colorado
Italian outdoor gear brand, La Sportiva, has broadened its horizon with its debut premium retail store in the United States. The store, strategically located at 2100 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado, is much more than a traditional retail outlet. With an extensive range of products, from climbing and running shoes to ski touring gear and high-end appare...
Tropea like a local: 10 things to do
Known as the Perla del Tirreno, the Tyrrhenian Pearl, Tropea is a must-visit spot for anyone looking for an authentic and dynamic holiday experience. Some sneak peeks: crystal-clear water beaches, the radiant flavours of the fantastic local cuisine, and masterpiece panoramic views. To help you visit Tropea like a local, we have compiled a list of t...
Acadiana Restaurant Makes List of 'Best Italian Restaurants'
Louisiana is known around the globe for our incredible Cajun and Creole cuisine, but a lesser known secret is that we have some amazing Italian restaurants. In fact, here's a look at the 10 best Italian restaurants across Louisiana, and a Lafayette restaurant has landed on the list. The history of Italians in Louisiana, particularly in New Orleans,...
A Pilgrimage to Verdi-land
I was 15 when I went to my first Verdi opera, “Il Trovatore,” at the Met, the old Met, in 1964. I could barely figure out what was going on but didn’t care. Leontyne Price sang Leonora, and I was in awe of her plush, beautiful voice. The singing, the chorus, the orchestra, the emotional drama, the music with its mixture of soaring melody, intensity...
Maddalena Parafati joins the Scientific Community of the Miami Scientific Italian Community
Dr. Maddalena Parafati is a Research Assistant Professor at the Department of Pharmacodynamics, University of Florida. Dr. Maddalena Parafati received her PhD in Pharmaceutical Science from the University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro (Italy) in 2010, where she won the Doctoral Research Abroad Program award as Ph.D. Student to conduct her research dis...
Wine, spirits and vinegar supply chain in Italy is worth 21.5 billion euros, and looks to the future
Over 2,340 enterprises (38,000 considering also agricultural processing ones), 21.5 billion euros of direct turnover, 10 billion euros of exports (80% of which are concentrated between Europe and North America, and with a surplus of more than 8 billion), 1 billion euros brought to the Treasury’s coffers (73% coming from excise duties on intermediat...
Call for papers: Italian American Studies Association International Symposium in Fiesole, Italy
Call for Papers: Italian Diaspora and the Representation(s) of Italian Americans. Date: June 27-30, 2024. Where: Georgetown University Villa Le Balze, Fiesole (Firenze), Italy. Submission Deadline: Sunday, March 17, 2024. This year’s Italian American Studies Association’s international symposium theme explores the Italian Diaspora and the represent...