Skip Nutella, This is Real Piedmontese Gianduia
“What’s that smell?” I remember asking my friend as we cycled along the Tanaro river towards Alba. The air was dense with a sticky, sweet, toasted aroma—pleasant at first, then vaguely nauseating. “Ah,” he said with a grimace. “It’s the smell of that thing your parents didn’t want you to eat when you were a child. And also, the smell of what made t...
'Impractical Jokers' comedian coming to Springfield's historic Gillioz Theater in 2025
One of the original "Impractical Jokers" will stop at Springfield's historic Gillioz Theatre this March. Joe Gatto will perform at the Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central East, on March 1. Gatto is a comedian known for his role in the truTV show "Impractical Jokers," which depicts "scenes of graphic stupidity among (four) lifelong friends who compete...
Sicilian Vs Neapolitan Pizza: What's The Big Difference?
Modern day pizza dates back to the 1700s in Italy. Since then, this food has spread with pizzas of all styles and types being enjoyed in countries around the world. Thankfully, the United States has been blessed with many styles to enjoy, including Detroit-style pizza with its wonderful corner pieces and Chicago-style deep-dish pizza. What many Ame...
NJ bakery still thriving after five decades in business. Check out its next move
Some crave apple turnovers or New York cheesecake. Yet one local business has an appetite that can only be sated by pushing its own boundaries. Gencarelli’s Bakery will build on decades of success by opening a 9,542-square-foot market with an Italian kitchen at the corner of Hamburg Turnpike and St. Moritz Place. Vincent Gencarelli, a second-genera...
IOC elects Dolomiti Valtellina in the Italian Alps as host of the Winter Youth Olympic Games 2028
The Italian Alps are set to host the next Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in 2028. This decision was taken by the IOC Members today during the 143rd IOC Session in Lausanne, following a presentation by the project leaders. Dolomiti Valtellina 2028 will be the fifth edition of the Winter YOG. Competitions will take place only in existing venues acr...
Ned Colletti General Manager of Team Italy for the 2026 World Baseball Classic
The announcement is a sensational one, immediately drawing attention to how close the next World Baseball Classic is, where Team Italy will take the field in the first stage in Houston, Texas, from March 7, 2026, competing in Pool B along with the United States, Mexico, and Great Britain. The Italian team will have Ned Colletti, with an Italian hea...
10 reasons to visit the Dolomites in Alta Badia
Sweeping across northeastern Italy, the Dolomites form an ancient and mesmerising landscape. They set the ambience of this fabulous outdoor playground; an eternal lure for skiers and winter sports enthusiasts in the colder months and for hikers, mountain bikers and nature lovers in the summer. With delicious cuisine and wines, the region offers all...
What She's Having: Ciao, Pasta Vino! Middletown's New Trattoria Settles In
Thanks to Bottega Bocconi and Le Bec Sucre, in recent years, the bedroom community of Middletown has popped up on European food seekers’ radar. The Italian deli and prepared foods mecca and fine French pasty and crusty bread haven have been a draw, but other than a smattering of spots clustered by First Beach, and a bunch of fast food options, a di...
Italy Shines at the Winter Fancy Food Show
The Las Vegas Convention Center once again played host to the Winter Fancy Food Show, serving as the stage for a grand showcase of Italian culinary excellence. At its heart was the Italian Pavilion, the largest international exhibit at the fair, spanning nearly 1,000 square meters. Featuring 101 stands, it highlighted the best of Italy’s agri-food...
The 10 Most Exciting Ferraris at the Cavallino Classic, From a 212 Export Vignale to a Sergio
For this year’s Cavallino Classic, a celebration of the finest automotive examples from Ferrari, there was one key addition to the festivities; Enzo was in the house. Enzo Mattioli Ferrari, that is, CEO of Ferrari Family Investments and the great-grandson of il Commendatore himself, founder of the marque. The namesake heir is the newly appointed pr...
Confartigianato: U.S. tariffs could put $6.4 billion of Italian exports at risk
Confartigianato, the Italian crafts and small business association, warned that U.S. tariffs could endanger up to $6.4 billion in Italian exports, a significant portion of Italy's total trade with the US. The association highlights that the introduction of tariffs would disproportionately impact Italy's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), wh...
Drinking Coffee: When and How Much? A New Scientific Study
Coffee is an essential part of many people's daily routines, but there’s still debate about when and how much is best for our health. A new study sheds light on the optimal timing and quantity for coffee consumption, offering insights into how it affects our bodies. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of California, highlights tha...