Jannik Sinner finds his form to win Cincinnati Open title
World number one Jannik Sinner beat Frances Tiafoe 7-6(4) 6-2 at the Cincinnati Open final on Monday, showing that despite recent health struggles he will still be the man to beat at the upcoming US Open. Sinner, 23, became the youngest Cincinnati champion since 21-year-old Andy Murray won in 2008. Sinner had been struggling over the past couple mo...
Little Italy Future Leaders and the Italian American Museum of Cleveland Raise a Glass as Torch Is Passed to Younger Generations
Little Italy Future Leaders (LIFL), a younger generations’ culture and networking club — formed through Italian Sons and Daughters of America — is thrilled to announce the success of its Inaugural history shuffle, “A Glass From the Past,” held on July 20. The event, hosted in conjunction with the Italian American Museum of Cleveland (IAMCLE), aimed...
Sorrento’s in Maple Park celebrating 50 years in business
A Maple Park steakhouse known for its Italian and American food is inviting the community to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Sorrento’s Restaurant, 50 W. 187 Route 64, Maple Park (IL), is hosting Sorrento’s Big Day on Aug. 22, and the public is invited. Promotions at the dining establishment will run throughout that week, and patrons are invited to...
Maria SS Lauretana ‘Italian Fest’ Returns To Golf Mill Park Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day weekend will see the Feast of Maria SS Lauretana of Altavilla Milicia in Chicago, a historic Sicilian event, return to Golf Mill Park. The event, called “Italian Fest” by many in Niles, has roots dating back to the year 1623 in Sicily and 1900 in the Chicago area, and is part Sicilian Catholic observance and part street festival with food...
Johnny Viti Is Explaining Chicago To The World, One Video At A Time
Every city has its own traditions, customs and superstitions, and Chicago is no exception. But it can be difficult to explain to an out-of-towner the street etiquette of “dibs,” the rivalry between the North and South sides, why ketchup on the Chicago hot dog is frowned upon and why anyone would ever drink Malort on purpose. Also, the importance of...
Italian Bowl 2025 Coming to UT
On Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 10 am at Toledo’s Promenade Park a press conference was held to announce the 2025 Italian Bowl USA. Italy’s national football championship returns to Northwest Ohio. This will be the second time in history that the Italian Bowl is played at the Glass Bowl. US organizers such as the Mayor of Toledo Wade Kapszukiewicz, Presi...
32nd Annual Brier Hill Italian Festival to kick off Thursday
Can't get enough of the Italian festivals in the Mahoning Valley? Well, another one is just about to begin on Thursday. The 32nd Annual Brier Hill Italian Festival kicks off Thursday, August 15 at 4:00 p.m. and will last until the end of Sunday at the corner of Calvin and and Victoria Street in Youngstown, OH. Festival hours are 4:00 p.m. to midni...
Mia Francesca Opens in Lincolnwood
Scott Harris Hospitality announced the grand opening of Mia Francesca in the vibrant community of Lincolnwood on Thursday, August 8. Located at 4436 W Touhy, Lincolnwood, IL 60712, this new restaurant brings Scott Harris Hospitality back to its roots. Mia Francesca, known for its authentic Italian cuisine and welcoming atmosphere, has been a corner...
IIC Chicago celebrates the 60th anniversary of Chicago international film festival
Thursdays at 6 p.m. September 12 – 19, 2024 and October 3 – 10, 2024. Free screenings with registration. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Chicago International Film Festival, the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago presents the retrospective ITALIAN WOMEN DIRECT, featuring a selection of films by Italian women directors that have been pres...
Italian transformer company breaks ground on $15M Trotwood transformer plant
An Italy-based transformer manufacturer has started construction on its first North American facility. WESTRAFO chose Trotwood for its newest location based on the area’s skilled workforce, its industry, educational facilities, and infrastructure. Ohio was chosen out of 20 other states for the company’s first U.S. facility. JP Nauseef, president an...
Chicago Hot Spot Tre Dita Is a Spectacular Ode to Tuscan Cuisine
Fiercely protective and understandably proud of its manifold culinary delights, the sun-splashed Italian region of Tuscany launched an initiative called Vetrina Toscana to promote authentic fare around the world. The group has now designated its first certified Tuscan restaurant in the U.S.: Tre Dita, which just debuted at the towering St. Regis Ch...
IACC celebrates Una Serata Italiana
The Italian American Cultural Club held its annual Una Serata Italiana event Aug. 2 in Steubenville, OH. Hundreds throughout the community gathered inside Froehlich’s Classic Corner, which had been transformed into an Italian display, featuring four food and dessert stations, each representing an Italian city. Guests visited Rome, Venice, Florence...