Italy's Herculaneum unveils restored houses and new app
Herculaneum, the ancient Roman city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, reopened two of its most magnificent residences on Wednesday after 25 years. The frescoed House of the Tuscan Colonnade and the House of the Wooden Sacello were restored as part of a public-private conservation partnership between the Packard Humanities Institute...
Santa Monica’s Next Great California-Italian Restaurant Comes From the Chef Behind Alimento
The era of the “no substitutions or modifications” menu might just be over, at least for one chef who has been in the industry for almost two decades. Zach Pollack, previously a chef at Sotto and more recently chef-owner of Alimento and Cosa Buona (both have since closed), is nearing his next act with Cosetta, a California-inflected Italian restaur...
A mountainous region in Italy is offering €100,000 to move there. But there’s a catch
Ever dreamed of a house next door to a ski resort, vineyard or thermal springs? The northern Italian region known as Trentino, or officially the Autonomous Province of Trento, will pay residents of Italy or Italians living abroad to renovate one of the many abandoned houses in the region where the Dolomites meet the Alps. The grant consists of €80,...
Italian American Podcast Ep. 361 Italian Citizenship Cultural Belonging
Imagine stepping into a quaint Italian village where you’re the only English speaker, and every interaction is a delightful challenge. Today, we explore the vibrant tapestry of Italian American culture, identity, and the emotional odyssey of reclaiming one’s roots through citizenship. This episode is a joyous celebration filled with laughter, perso...
Italy’s Constitutional Court allows singles to adopt foreign minors, ending a 40-year ban
Italy’s Constitutional Court ruled Friday that unmarried people can adopt foreign minors, ending a 40-year-ban on the practice and setting a precedent that could pave the way to allowing Italian singles to adopt from within the country. Friday’s court ruling declared unconstitutional the exclusion of singles from international adoptions under a 198...
Damiano David previews new album in Los Angeles – out May 16
Following the announcement of his highly anticipated debut solo-album, FUNNY little FEARS, Damiano David took the stage at Los Angeles’ El Rey Theatre this Tuesday to give fans a special preview of his upcoming album. Watch a clip of Damiano performing “Next Summer” live from his showcase HERE. The intimate show featured a setlist of unreleased tra...
A possible $70,000 tariff bill has America’s largest limoncello maker on edge
Thousands of liters of Italian sparkling wine, ordered before President Donald Trump’s tariff threats, are on a boat headed to the United States. Before the wine is unloaded and handed to its recipients, they may need to pay a tariff bill big enough to put a kid through college. Small business owners say they’re paralyzed with indecision because of...
Traditional St. Joseph’s Day dinner celebrates the patron saint of families
A sacred tradition continues to live on Staten Island each March, thanks to dedicated members of the legal and medical professions, family members and friends. Commemorating the Feast of St. Joseph March 19 is a deep-rooted community celebration The last several years, it’s been staged in the banquet room of Bocelli Ristorante in Grasmere. The annu...
The newest Italian restaurant in Bluffton (SC) is set to open soon. Find out when you can visit
Radici Italian Chophouse, Bluffton’s newest addition to the dining scene, is officially set to open on Thursday, March 27. The new restaurant takes over the location of the beloved Pour Richard’s, a local institution that announced its sale in November. The Radici team, a staff of seasoned culinary professionals with backgrounds in Michelin-star es...
Dante Day 2025 in Boston
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 5:30pm. Burns Library - 140 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. In collaboration with the Romance Language and Literatures department, Burns Library will host programming and book display for the celebration of "Dante Day" ('Dantedì'), an annual commemoration of Italy's most celebrated poet and writer, Dante Alighier...
Spaghetti science: What pasta reveals about the universe
You might think physicists only ask the big questions. We mostly hear about the physics of the cosmic and the miniscule, the shape of our universe and the nature of the particles that fill it. But physicists, of course, have ordinary lives outside of the laboratory, and sometimes their way of questioning the universe spills over to their daily hab...
The quieter alternative to Tuscany is perfect for avoiding the crowds
If you want to live out your dolce vita dreams minus the crowds of tourists, you might want to look beyond Italy's big cities and popular beach resorts to a destination that's a little more off the beaten track. Luckily, the country is full of hidden gems that offer all the culture, beautiful scenery, fabulous food and laid-back way of life of thei...