Los Angeles-Based Italian-American Restaurant Chain Jon & Vinny’s Eyes San Diego With New Location In The Works Near Balboa Park
San Diego's dining scene might soon get a taste of Los Angeles flair as Jon & Vinny’s, the beloved Italian-American chain, appears poised to plant its first flag in America’s Finest City, just blocks from Balboa Park. Recently filed documents with the San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality signal the company's intent to expand bey...
Suburban woman celebrates 107th birthday, shares secrets to longevity
A suburban woman is marking a milestone many of us may never reach: 107 years old. Nancy Rossi, born April 10, 1918, in Chicago, has lived through two world wars, the Spanish flu, and 19 different U.S. presidents. But it’s her passion for dancing that she credits with keeping her youthful. "When I hear music, my feet does not stay still. I think da...
Prada agrees to buy fashion rival Versace
Prada struck a $1.375 billion deal to buy smaller rival Versace from Capri Holdings on Thursday, including its debt, in a move that unites two of the biggest names in Italian fashion. Prada is seeking to expand, having defied a slowdown in luxury demand, while Versace has been operating at a loss in the last few quarters. The merger strengthens Ita...
Columbia to Host 2025 Italian Symposium Organized by Italian Students Abroad
Starting on Friday, Columbia University will be hosting “United For Progress,” a three-day event with panels and speakers featuring leading Italian figures from the worlds of business, politics, and media. The gathering is organized by United Italian Societies, a student-led nonprofit uniting Italian student societies in different universities, rep...
Are These the Best 25 Italian Bakeries In Upstate NY? "Mangia"
I love an Italian bakery. Who doesn't? As a travel and food writer I am always getting asked for restaurant and bakery suggestions, from all over upstate New York. That is such a hard question to answer. We all have our favorites, and frankly nobody is going to change our opinions on that. Right? So putting this list together was both challengi...
Tickets now on sale for Italian Bowl
Tickets are now on sale for Italian Bowl XLIV, with organizers hoping a return to the University of Toledo’s Glass Bowl stadium will build on the success of the 2023 championship game. The Glass Bowl was the scene for Italian Bowl XLII, on July 1, 2023. It was the first Italian Bowl played outside of Europe. Tens of thousands of fans participated i...
How wealth has shaped Florence and its territory over the centuries
“The quantity and determination of subjects active in the field of patronage both ecclesiastical and secular,” wrote art historian Cristina Acidini, characterized Florence “at the time of the free Communes and beyond over the centuries: the civil government, the Christian church and religious orders, the arts or guilds, banks, confraternities, aris...
Pastiamo Bringing Fresh Italian Pasta To San Diego's Hillcrest
Pastiamo will soon bring fresh pasta to San Diego's Hillcrest community, expanding its footprint from its original North Pacific Beach site. The new location of Pastiamo joins the portfolio of owners Sara Pedrazzini and her husband, Christian Erbisti, who also operate Oltre Mare Italian Restaurant in Pacific Beach, further solidifying their presenc...
In Search of Ragù
La Grassa. The fat one. Bologna has earned its nickname like no other place on earth. The old city is awash in excess calories, a medieval fortress town fortified with golden mountains of starch and red cannons of animal fat, where pastas gleam a brilliant yellow from the lavish amount of egg yolks they contain and menus moan under the weight of t...
Iconic 'leaning tower of Pisa' appears in very unexpected location
Among the most distinctive landmarks in Chicago's northwest suburbs is Niles' unexpected Leaning Tower. This architectural curiosity is a precise half-scale version of Italy's famous Pisa tower, rising 94 feet tall with a 28-foot diameter and leaning a significant 7.4 feet, according to the town's website. But what led to this striking Italian trib...
This 'beautiful but fragile' Italian beach has one strict rule for tourists
A beach towel is a staple for any trip to the seaside, as essential as sunscreen, sunglasses and sunhats. But Brits planning their summer holidays might be taken aback by a peculiar rule at one of Europe's most popular beaches. La Pelosa, a Sardinian beach renowned for its crystal clear waters, diamond white sands and a famous 16th-century tower ju...
Bella Cucina Italian - Spring Food Feast
Craving a taste of Italy right here in Santa Clarita? Look no further than Bella Cucina Italian Restaurant, a local gem that serves up authentic Italian cuisine in a cozy and inviting setting. Known for their homemade pastas, rich sauces, and expertly crafted dishes, Bella Cucina offers a menu that blends traditional Italian favorites with unique c...