From Italy to Palm Beach, Frascione Gallery Opens a New Location on Exclusive Worth Avenue
Frascione Gallery, an esteemed gallery in Florence, Italy, is embarking on its expansion into the United States with the launch of its second gallery set to grace the prestigious Worth Avenue in Palm Beach. Frascione Gallery is renowned for Old Master masterpieces and will now also offer art aficionados a curated selection of Modern and Contemporar...
Italy pins Oscar hopes on Garrone movie Io Capitano
The migration-themed Italian movie Io Capitano directed by Matteo Garrone is up for an Oscar for Best International Film, organisers announced on Tuesday. Based on the real-life story of the perilous journey of two young Senagalese men from Dakar to Italy, Garrone's film is up against four other Oscar hopefuls: Perfect Days (Japan), Society of the...
Italian cuisine in the spotlight at the Winter Fancy Food Show
Four days post the Axiom 3 launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, catapulting Italian culinary excellence into space for the first time, the spotlight once again graces Italian cuisine – a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage hopeful. Amid the Winter Fancy Food Show, North America’s paramount event dedicated to specialty food and be...
Did You Know America's Third Oldest Pizzeria Is in Central New York?
New York isn't just home to the oldest pizzeria in America. The nation's third-oldest pizza place is operating right here in Utica. Pizza HistoryWhat year was pizza introduced to Americans? Reports say Italian immigrants first brought it to the Americas in the late 19th century. Soon, the food grew in popularity and the first pizzeria, Lombardi's,...
How the Italian leather goods industry is (slowly) recovering
The Italian leather goods industry is resisting economic difficulties, although its growth is restrained and production activity has slowed sharply, according to a recent survey released by Assopellettieri, the Italian association gathering together Italian leather goods manufacturers and organising the specialised trade show Mipel, whose next edit...
From Rome To New York: The Angel Of The Waters
In the heart of Central Park there is an angel. It is the Angel of the Waters statue, which appeared on the Bethesda Fountain on May 31, 1873. It has since earned a place among the city’s icons — a deserved place for its classical beauty, although not everyone knows that it is much more: a symbol of love, harmony, healing, and rebirth, as the histo...
Borghetto sul Mincio: what to see in the fairytale village near Verona
Colorful houses that stand by the banks of the river, alleys that host cafès, restaurants and tourist apartments, a green and rich natural landscape all around and an ancient bridge, which silently crosses the waters leading to the gates of a majestic castle. No, it's not the beginning of a fairy tale, it's reality: we are in Borghetto sul Mincio,...
Popi’s is a South Philadelphia dining experience that surpasses expectations
My wife Liz and I were looking for an opportunity to dress up and try a highly rated restaurant that we had not visited before. I was looking for a restaurant in South Philly near the sports complex. After checking things out online, we decided that we would try Popi’s Restaurant on 20th Street. Based on the reviews, I figured that the odds were ve...
10 Neapolitan Sweets You Can’t Miss
Naples is a microcosm of artistic expression. Italy’s third largest city, Napoli is arguably the country’s capital of culture. This is a place where one can feel the passion of its people in every sight, sound, scent, and taste. And not only Neapolitan pizza, but also Neapolitan sweets are beloved by Italians up and down the boot. Neapolitans boast...
Paolo Soleri Chapel will stay in current location for right now
Paolo Soleri was an Italian architect and designer and a piece of his work lives in Midtown. But talks of moving has concerned some neighbors. Soleri created a chapel within the University of Arizona Cancer Center in honor of his wife who passed away of the disease. It was completed in 1986 and was used as a public chapel. The chapel consists of 10...
Capodimonte, porcelain fit for a king
Capodimonte porcelain represents a significant chapter in the history of Italian art. Dating back to the mid-18th century and known for its incredibly detailed designs, even the Louvre wanted to showcase its beauty, as demonstrated by the exhibition currently gracing its visitors, which will last until the end of the month. Delicate figurines, ethe...
New DeCosmo Italian Market in Pinellas Park is family-owned foodie paradise
The new DeCosmo Italian Market in Pinellas Park is a family-run, family-owned foodie paradise. The 5,000-square-foot gourmet destination is deliciously overwhelming, but it's also warm and loving like the dozens of DeCosmos who help run this multigenerational enterprise. Paul DeCosmo, one of three owner brothers, says this to customers: "Welcome to...