What to Eat in Italy’s Best Food City
Naples is famous around the world for its pizza. However Naples has so much more to offer food travelers…. Home to the world’s oldest operating opera house, numerous castles, a stunning bay and a majestic yet devastating volcano, Naples is a city where graffiti covered buildings stand next to historic churches and crumbling ruins. It’s also just a...
IAP 346: Ue Guaglio’ How Salvatore Vella became “Sal off the Boat”
Can you truly savor the essence of Italian American culture through humor and storytelling? Join us as we, your hosts John Viola, Patrick O’Boyle, and Brandon Ficarra, promise to take you on a vibrant journey through the rich tapestry of Italian American identity. We welcome Salvatore “Off the Boat” Vella, as we celebrate Italian American Heritage...
Catria Cucina Set To Bring Coastal Italian Cuisine To Hudson Yards
It’s hard to beat the atmosphere of summertime in Italy: a tinge of salt in the air, sand between your toes and the freshest ingredients from the land and from the sea. Sadly, summer on the Adriatic Coast can’t last all year round which is why Catria Cucina and Bar, the subterranean Italian-inspired restaurant in Hudson Yards December opening is ri...
Tina Sinatra: 'Broadway Is Where I Believe He Should Be'; Go Inside Sinatra the Musical Reading
Universal Music and Frank Sinatra Enterprises presented a reading of Sinatra The Musical November 21 at the Apollo Theatre. The reading, directed by Kathleen Marshall, featured Matt Doyle as Frank Sinatra, Ana Villafañe as Ava Gardner, Phoebe Panaretos as Nancy Sinatra, Caroline Duffy Concannon as Little Nancy, Toni Di Buono as Dolly Sinatra, Mark...
The Ultimate Journey Through Italy: Discovering “La Dolce Vita” Aboard the Orient Express
If there’s one travel experience that defines romance and luxury, it’s the journey aboard the Orient Express. With the new “La Dolce Vita” route, travelers can dive deep into Italian elegance, savoring rich landscapes, gourmet cuisine, and meticulously restored vintage train cars. Imagine journeying from Rome’s bustling streets to Sicily’s sun-dren...
Pulcinella! serves home-style Italian dishes in the 7th Ward, with burlesque upstairs
Meatballs aren’t usually a gateway to bump and grind. But with the late October opening of Pulcinella! restaurant at 1300 St. Bernard Ave., that’s on the menu now. The 52-seat restaurant is a partnership between burlesque performer Bella Blue, her husband Andy Principe, an owner at Palm & Pine, and J.D. Solomon, a retired, self-described “tech nerd...
Sicilian scaccia: The delicious crossover between pizza and lasagne
Italian cuisine is regarded as one of the finest in the world for good reason. Among the pastas and pizzas, many other delicacies will enchant you from the very first bite. Such is the case with Sicilian bread with tomato sauce and aubergine. Scaccia ragusana is a true gem of Sicilian cuisine, hailing from Ragusa. It is a type of bake that can be c...
With help from Martin Scorsese a Little Italy Organ gets a sprucing up
In 1868, horse-drawn carriages delivered the ten-thousand-odd components of a giant pipe organ from the factory of Henry Erben, near Manhattan’s Five Points neighborhood, to St. Patrick’s Basilica, on Mott and Prince. The parish, then largely Irish, was still grieving the loss of so many young men from the Fighting 69th at Bull Run and Antietam. Mo...
Festive Ways To Enjoy Southern Italy This Winter
Rome and Naples are among Italy’s most popular holiday destinations, with thousands arriving in the Eternal City for seasonal events at the Vatican. Lively Christmas markets and Nativity displays are big draws for Naples. You can avoid some of the crowds and experience other rich, festive traditions if you head to various cities and towns in Italy’...
Eataly in Silicon Valley offers immersive dining experience
Eataly, the gourmet Italian marketplace blending restaurants, cafes, and specialty products, offers an immersive experience designed to transport visitors straight to Italy. According to Filippo Faggiani, Eataly's Director of Store Operations in Silicon Valley, the venue isn't just a food hall — It's a way of life. "Eataly is an ecosystem. It's not...
A Semester Abroad at 60: The Amalfi Coast, Ravello & Catanzaro, Italy
On September 19th, 2023, my partner Michael and I departed from Boston to Rome for a three-month trip to Europe. How did we get to this point in our lives where we could drop all responsibility and go? I call this our “semester abroad”. If the college kids do it, why can’t two adults in their early 60’s? We planned and embarked on an amazing journe...
Salento: Italy's Untouched Region
Salento is one of the most authentic parts of Italy with its olive groves, crystal clear sea, quiet and pristine rocky beaches, majestic balconies, elegant Baroque façades, Roman ruins, and old towns. Here are a few reasons why you should travel there and explore its paradisiacal natural landscapes and experience its ancient history, timeless beaut...