How to Drink Limoncello and Make It at Home
Anyone who has paid a visit to charming Italy knows all about its gastronomic sensorial signatures: the tang of tomatoes, the smell of fresh basil, and, of course, citric sips of limoncello. The good thing is that regardless of the stamps on your passport, the sunny yellow liqueur has the unique ability to mentally transport you to the Amalfi Coast...
Bottega Italian Market & Pizza brings an Italian haven to Marietta Square
As the hour grows late, it takes the promise of something special to get this East Pointer to drive out to the northern burbs for a bite. But on a recent Saturday, hunger and curiosity won out, because, as my Italian boyfriend from Jersey says, “I’m hearing things.” We made our way to the south side of Marietta Square, where a moonlit night led us...
Lovers Lane: Via dell'Amore in Cinque Terre
There are probably more stories about the name Via dell'Amore than there are roads leading to Rome. I'll go with the classic: the image of couples in the 1920s who came here for romantic walks, with or without a chaperone nearby. Today, Cinque Terre, with 3.4 million visitors per year, is one of Italy's most touristic spots – that's more than 9000...
Geno Auriemma Has Built an Untouchable Legacy at UConn
When UConn women’s basketball won its first national championship with an undefeated, historically dominant season in 1995, the program decided to collect all its major press clippings. That proved surprisingly difficult. There were enough clippings to fill an expandable 16-by-18-inch scrapbook. And enough to fill a second, and a third, and a fourt...
What to do in Venice in one day: a 24 hours itinerary in the city of floating on water
It is one of the most famous and romantic city in the world, one of the best place to choose for an unforgettable vacation in Italy: Venice, the superb city built on a group of more than 100 small islands protected by a lagoon. With its canals cruised by the traditional Venetian boats called gondole, its squares and its iconic bridges and its monum...
Steve Schirripa and Michael Imperioli talk ‘The Sopranos’ at 25, Rhode Island, and more
Steve Schirripa and his pal love Westerly, R.I. The beaches, the theater — the meatballs. By his pal, I mean lil’ Willieboy, of course. Instagram’s favorite pizza-loving dog. “The Sopranos” alum loves to take his #dogstagram star to Longo Ristorante Pizzeria in Westerly for their meatball fix. But yes, his other pal, Michael Imperioli, loves the...
History (American) repeats itself, thanks to wine and the Kennedy and Mazzei families meeting
“The great doctrine,“ All men are created equal,” written in the Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson (one of the “Founding Fathers” and third President of the United States, ed.), was paraphrased in the writings of Philip Mazzei, an Italian patriot and close friend of Jefferson”. These are the words written in the book on American immig...
Legendary NYC pastry shop Veniero’s celebrates 130th anniversary with nods to customers like Frank Sinatra, Joe DiMaggio
As New York City bakeries go, this pastry shop takes the cake. Veniero’s Pasticceria is celebrating its 130th anniversary this fall, and its fourth-generation owner dished on the East Village shop’s star-studded clientele — from Frank Sinatra and Joe DiMaggio to Knicks star Jalen Brunson and the cast of “Sex and The City.” Although known for their...
A desire for good food flips gender roles in the only nation where men cook more than women
Around the world, women cook more meals per week than men — but Italy, already globally recognized for its cuisine, men are bucking that trend. It's the only nation in the world where men outcook the women. Cooking is a huge part of culture and family life in the European nation. Dinner rarely comes from a drive-thru or a box, with residents of the...
Zampogna beckoned to Pizzoferrato
Daniel Pizzoferrato says that the first time he heard someone play the zampogna, it felt like he was listening to the sound of his ancestry. That moment 10 years ago prompted Pizzoferrato to embark on a journey to master the ancient Italian instrument, which he now showcases at Italian-American Christmastime celebrations in the Chicago area. He als...
Rome is sixth in the World's Best Cities 2025 ranking
According to the “World's Best Cities 2025” report, which annually lists 100 cities around the world that are most livable and the best to visit, Rome ranks sixth on the list. The city's appeal extends beyond its historical relics, and the Eternal City ranks in the top 5 globally according to the amiability (#5) and livability (#5) indexes, offerin...
Sicilian Pizza, It’s a New Jersey and New York Thing and The Rest of America is Missing Out
When it comes to pizza, America has embraced a kaleidoscope of styles, from the thin, foldable slices of New York City to the deep-dish indulgence of Chicago. Yet, one style that deserves far more national acclaim is Sicilian pizza—a dish deeply rooted in Italian heritage but lovingly reimagined in the kitchens of New York and New Jersey. Rich with...