This Postcard-Worthy Port in Italy Promises Seafood, Pasta, and Focaccia
Protected from the wind and the sea inside a secluded sandstone-sheltered cove, this little Ligurian fishing village is every bit as charming as it appears from its postcard-perfect shoreline. Historic gelato-colored houses line the harbor — which is now filled with super yachts and pleasure boats — each painted in a symbolic motif that offers clue...
Texas-Based il Bracco to Open First Arizona Location
Western Addition Restaurant Group recently broke ground for il Bracco, an upscale Italian restaurant in Scottsdale. The Italian hotspots will mark the group’s first out-of-state expansion and is poised to become a new neighborhood go-to. Slated to open in late 2025, il Bracco will be situated on the corner of Scottsdale Road and Rose Lane, within t...
Think Tech Italia – Made in Italy Innovations Showcase – Miami
“Florida can represent an incredible growth engine for the Italian scientific community and for Italian SMEs with a high degree of innovation. Strengthening our presence in this region means firmly establishing a gateway to the markets of Central and South America, thus increasing the competitiveness of the entire Italian technological ecosystem.” ...
Agrigento and Noto Valley
Southeastern Sicily is home to two unique UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Greek temples and Baroque architecture, and with 2 to 3 days you can visit them both. The Valley of the Temples, in Agrigento, has some of the best-preserved Greek temples still standing and Agrigento is the 2025 Italian capital of culture. Several towns in the Noto Valley have...
Ciao! Bella Bianca Italian Deli Opens on Ryders Lane
Well, we may have missed Milltown Mel on Groundhog Day, but nobody should miss Milltown Bianca of Bella Bianca Italian Deli. At the former location of Lock, Stock, and Deli 218 Ryders Lane, Milltown residents Pete and Bianca Badawy have laid out an Italian spread of gourmet sandwiches, hot food, soups, and salads that are both traditional and creat...
Nabucco: The Opera that became a symbol of freedom
Giuseppe Verdi is one of Italy’s greatest composers, a symbol of national pride whose music has left an indelible mark on both the operatic tradition and Italian identity. Born in 1813 in Le Roncole, a small village in Parma, Verdi rose from modest beginnings to become a legendary figure in the world of music. His works, filled with emotional dept...
Marine and Army Reservist Eric Marella
The youngest of four sons, Eric Marella was born in Melrose Park to Dominic and GraceAnn (Russo) Marella. He grew up surrounded by family on both sides. His father’s parents emigrated from Marche and Tuscany, and his mother’s family from Basilicata. The family sat down to Sunday dinners of pasta with neck bones and sausage, never knowing who might...
Is Perugia a good city for expats?
Nestled in the heart of Italy, Perugia is the gem of Umbria—a region known as the “green heart” of the country. While it lacks a coastline, this historic city more than makes up for it with its charm and strategic location. With approximately 160,000 residents, Perugia ranks as Italy’s 30th most populated city. Though it cannot compete in size with...
The Best Homemade Italian Meatballs in Illinois are at this popular Schaumburg Deli
The name of this eatery is Finuccio and Sons Italian Deli & Catering in Schaumburg. I was sitting around my house, looking for something to eat for lunch, and decided to Google Italian delis in my area. One highly reviewed deli popped up, called Finuccio and Sons Italian Deli. I thought, "Let’s give this place a try and see how it turns out." When...
How this American moved to Italy and became the country’s ‘first woman rabbi’
When she visited Italy for the first time with her father back in 1975, Rabbi Barbara Aiello, from the United States, remembers thinking, “I’ll live here one day.” Three decades later she was doing just that. Now 77, Aiello, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, relocated to Milan in 2004 and two years later moved to Serrastretta, a village in...
Sebastian Maniscalco To Perform in NY and NJ in March
Renowned comedian, actor, and podcast host Sebastian Maniscalco has officially announced his 2025 "It Ain't Right" tour. Building on the extraordinary success of his 2024 run, which saw multiple sold-out shows and record-breaking performances, Maniscalco continues to make history as one of the most influential figures in comedy. The tour will add 2...
6 New Ferraris to Debut in 2025, Order Books Full Through 2026
Fresh off record sales in 2024, including 51 percent electrified models, Ferrari is a on roll. Keeping the momentum going will be six new models set for a debut in 2025. One of the most important by far will be the Italian automaker’s first-ever electric vehicle. A reveal is set for October 9 during the Capital Markets Day, Ferrari confirmed this w...