The Italian Consulate in San Francisco welcomes Italian and Italian American organizations
The Italian Consulate General in San Francisco hosted the 2024 kickoff meeting of Italian and Italian-American Organizations active in the Bay Area. After introducing the consular team-Italian Cultural Institute and Innovit-Italian Innovation and Culture Hub included-the Consulate and representatives of the associations discussed collaboration with...
All'Antico Vinaio in Las Vegas will celebrate every year with a dedicated day
What happens in Las Vegas stays in Las Vegas, yes; but we understand that when city authorities decide to dedicate a day to the opening of your establishment the desire to share the news is great. And so it was, in fact: Tommaso Mazzanti brought his All'Antico Vinaio to the parts of Sin City; and the opening date-January 26-was officially proclaime...
“The Elixir of Love” Turns Back The Clock of Love at The Minnesota Opera
The Elixir of Love will be enchanting audiences at the Ordway in downtown St Paul through this weekend. The latest in Minnesota Opera’s 2023-2024 season, this production effortlessly captures hearts with its romantic comedy storyline, charming cast, and delightful stage design. The Elixir of Love only runs through February 4th, so get the posse tog...
History of the extraordinary Recco focaccia, born to survive Saracen invasions
A thin dough dripping with creamy cheese: in addition to the legendary fugassa, Liguria has given birth to another of the most delicious baked goods, a regional heritage and treasure of Italian gastronomy: Recco focaccia. The name is linked to the small village that saw it born over a century ago, on the Riviera di Levante in Liguria. The Manuelina...
The 10 best things to do in Rome, Italy in 2024
Getting lost in the streets of the historic center of Rome is a unique experience: every corner is an open book on millennia of history, that is just waiting to be read. Whether just walking through the streets of the old town or in the avenues of the parks, admire the view from the Pincio Hill or drink a coffee sitting at the table of an outdoor b...
Richard 'Richie' Ciavolino: 'Once you become a drummer, the beat will be inside of you'
Richie Ciavolino was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1960. His father, Bob “Chevy” Ciavolino, was a drummer in Italian street bands in New York and had a great singing voice. The elder Ciavolino performed and booked acts for the Italian Feast of San Gennaro, Mayor Ed Koch’s birthday, weddings and many other gigs. Richie says his dad was one of the la...
Noi Due Cafe: A Manhattan Staple That’s Here to Stay
Every once and a while you walk into a restaurant and are hit with an immediate vibe. As a person who walks into many restaurants, I’ve encountered many such vibes. Sometimes it’s a sophisticated one, a casual one, or maybe even a homely one. But when I was invited to Noi Due Cafe I was hit by an inherent impression that the crowd was having fun. E...
These Are the Most Beautiful Mountains I’ve Ever Seen
It’s a Friday afternoon in fall, and the A27 highway is deserted as small Italian villages and dormant farmland pass by the windows of our rental car. I’m focused on the true crime podcast coming through the speakers when the low layer of clouds suddenly parts. The gasp I make rattles my husband Topher, who jerks the wheel in concern that we’re abo...
Cooperation in classroom is key for Suraci
Italian teacher Francesca Tinnirello Suraci says the key to being an effective educator is to let your passion show. “You have to show how passionate you are about something, through your energy and your love for the subject,” Suraci says. “Those are the teachers that made the most impact on me.” Her Italian high school teacher, Dorina Spiering, wa...
I Ditched the Fancy High-speed Trains and Tried an Older Route Through Italy’s Countryside — Here’s Why You Should, Too
In a lifetime of riding the rails, the trains I remember best all had this in common: they were old, noisy, and none too fast. I’m thinking of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, switchbacking its way up precipitous terraces that bristled with tea plantations; the cog railway to Zermatt in the Swiss Alps; and the vintage streetcars I spent a blissful...
A taste of authentic Italy, Gusto Italiano Market brings Italian cuisine to Bedford
Francesca Ronzio admits she and her husband, Matteo, may have been naïve at first in their decision to immigrate to the U.S. from their native Italy in February 2015. “We were like crazy people, very naïve people with a dream: to change and to just see how it goes,” she said. “It was just the two of us, and you miss not just your country; you miss...
The 70 best gelaterias in Italy 2024 awarded with the Tre Coni by Gambero Rosso
Artisanal ice cream in Italy is experiencing a golden moment, with a turnover increase of 11% in 2023. This positive trend is also reflected in the organizers of Gelato Day (which will take place again this year on March 24), where sub-zero temperatures take center stage not only in summer but also throughout the year, with a consumption increase o...