A Glimpse of Sardinia
When: 23 February 2025 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm - Whenre: IIC San Francisco, Fort Maon Center, 2 Marina Blvd, Building C Glimpse just a bit of Sardinia’s majesty and explore the indescribable beauty of Sardinian handwoven textiles in this short adventure into the Mediterranean island’s art, culture, and heritage. Kelly Manjula Koza, founder of Sardi...
Italy to host WBSC U-15 Women's Softball World Cup 2025 in Bollate and Caronno Pertusella; Dates also confirmed
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) announced that the Italian Baseball and Softball Federation (FIBS) will host the WBSC U-15 Women's Softball World Cup 2025 from June 27 to July 5 in Bollate and Caronno Pertusella, in the Lombardia Region. Bollate is a city with 36,000 inhabitants in Milan's Metropolitan area, about 11 kilometres (6....
New York Scholarships to support the next generation of Italian Wine Ambassadors
Wine professionals from across North America will gather in New York City, in an event hosted by Banville Wine Merchants in Manhattan, to participate in the newly formatted VIA Italian Wine Ambassador Certification Course on March 1-2, 2025. VIA Faculty member Sarah Heller MW will be on hand to lead the tastings and a series of in-depth lectures, f...
Without This Ancient Italian Sausage, We Wouldn't Have Bologna
If you've ever bitten into a slice of bologna and wondered, "What even is bologna?" -- well, the answer is a bit complicated. Its history goes back almost 2,000 years to Italy, where bologna's fancier ancestor, mortadella, was born. Long before it became a staple of deli counters and school lunches, mortadella was central to Bologna, Italy, prized...
Dr. Alessia Fornoni named Miller School Assistant Dean for Research Training and Development
At the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, interdisciplinary collaboration spurs discovery.To advance this mission and accelerate research engagement among current and future physician-scientists, Alessia Fornoni, M.D., Ph.D., professor of medicine, has been named assistant dean for research training and development at the Miller School....
The Oldest Italian Restaurant In The US Isn't Where You Might Expect
New York City has long been a culinary melting pot thanks to the immigrants who arrived from Europe in the 19th century. From Little Italy to Chinatown, the impact of settlers on the food scene is still evident today. However, it may surprise you to learn that the oldest Italian restaurant in the U.S. is not on the East Coast. It's in northern Cali...
The Renaissance of Anatomy: How Italian Artists Transformed Science and Art
During the Renaissance, the study of human anatomy underwent a groundbreaking transformation that reshaped both visual arts and science. This era, particularly in Italy, marked a departure from medieval conventions that relied heavily on secondhand knowledge and theoretical understandings of the human body. Artists and anatomists pursued firsthand...
Netflix's Italian Period Drama 'The Leopard' to Roar Onto Screens in March
The success of Netflix's slate of international originals continues to grow in recent months, with hits like the German drama The Empress, the Norwegian series La Palma, and, of course, the Korean language juggernaut that is Squid Game. The streamer is clearly hoping for similar mainstream success with its forthcoming Italian period drama The Leopa...
ITA and Eataly Launch Campaign to Promote Italy's F&B
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and Eataly have joined forces in a campaign to showcase the best of Italy’s food and beverage sector, running through December 2025. Backed by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the initiative aims to strengthen the global presence of Italian products across seven key markets: the United States, Canada, the Unit...
A Belmont gem: Vivace Ristorante spreads Italian delight
Vivace Ristorante, a local favorite, continues to serve the Belmont community as it lives up to its name, which means “lively” in Italian. Located just outside the Carlmont Shopping Center, Vivace’s reputation as a beloved community gathering spot has only grown over the years. The restaurant has won the “Wine Spectator‘s Award of Excellence” from...
10 must-do experiences in Italy’s Campania region
The southern Italian region of Campania (Campagna in Italian) is famous for its dramatic coastline and picturesque seaside towns, rich culinary traditions, and ancient archaeological sites. It is one of Italy’s most densely populated regions, thanks largely to the sprawling city of Naples (Napoli), which sits in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. And wh...
Erika Piancastelli and Isabella Dayton Selected in Athletes Unlimited Softball League Draft
The USA just turned a little more Azzurri blue, with two Italian players ready to compete in the new Athletes Unlimited Softball League. In the recent draft, Erika Piancastelli and Isabella Dayton were selected to be part of the new league, which starts in a few months. Piancastelli recently signed with Collecchio in Serie A1 and was taken at 29 in...