Giovani talenti italiani in mostra a New York
di Maurita Cardone Ha aperto ieri, venerdì 6 settembre all'Istituto Italiano di Cultura, la mostra Slow Design dedicata ai nuovi talenti del design italiano. In esposizione i lavori vincitori del premio Top Young Italian Industrial Designers, fondato da Riccardo Viale, presidente dell'Istituto Italiano di Cultura, e curato dall'architetto...
The Italian solution
In New York City, one cannot throw a slice of pepperoni without thwacking an Italian joint of one kind or another; in Albuquerque, the situation is practically reversed. Jeff Spiegel and Katie Gardner moved from NYC back to Albuquerque a few years ago, finding the dearth of Italian restaurants as a call to action: M'Tucci's Kitchina threw open its...
'Feast of Little Italy' entertainment announced
By Carol Saunders Jerry Somma, president of the "Feast of Little Italy," has announced the bold entertainment lineup for this year's event taking place Nov. 1 to 3 in Jupiter's Abacoa Town Center. In its 11th year, the "Feast of Little Italy" continues to delight and surprise festival-goers with a blend of outstanding performances this ye...
Dario Argento, il "maestro del brivido" presenta il suo Dracula in 3D a Los Angeles
di Luca Dell'Aquila Amare o non amare i film di Dario Argento è un segno di riconoscimento di un certo cinefilo. Se sia genio o follia non è del tutto chiaro, ma sicuramente il suo cinema non ha lasciato indifferenti intere generazioni. Dal suo debutto il regista ha lavorato principalmente all'interno dello stesso genere, "il giallo", in...
Rookie deputy honored at Italian Heritage dinner: Talk of the Town
Members of the American Society of Italian Heritage recently gathered at the Clarion Inn & Suites Conference Center for fellowship, food and fun as they honored St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Deputy Eugene Alexis with their annual Rising Star Award. Since 2003, the north shore group has given the award to an outstanding deputy who has worked for...
An award-winning prosciutto made in Iowa, inspired by Italy
by Claudia Astarita Italy magazine recently reported the fascinating story of Herb Eckhouse's prosciutto. It is a Made in the USA ham that is not even trying to rival the famous Parma and San Daniele, rather to take inspiration from them on how to create a business out of the huge availability of pigs in Iowa. Everything started w...
Where to Enjoy the Feast of the Seven Fishes in NYC
by Marguerite Preston Here's a guide to eight great restaurants that are serving that traditional Italian-American Christmas Eve dinner, the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Many have taken the literal route, and are serving seven course meals of octopus, salt cod, clams, and more, but there are also few more condensed meals on the list. ...
Lamborghini Plans SUV in 2017 in Luxury Push Into Segment
by Tommaso Ebhardt Lamborghini SpA, Volkswagen (VOW) AG's Italian supercar division, plans to start building the Urus sport-utility vehicle in three years, the brand's first model in the segment since the Rambo Lambo of the 1990s. "The expectation" is to introduce the SUV in 2017, Lamborghini Chief Executive Officer Stephan Winkel...
Vinitaly USA Addresses New York’s High Demand for Rich Diversity of Italian Wine
Last month Vinitaly International, the worldwide ambassador of Italian wine, announced the appointment of Ian D'Agata as scientific director of its new educational initiative Vinitaly International Academy (VIA), which will launch at its New York event on February 3. An innovative masterclass series that combines focused tastings with academic lect...
Millennials, sparklers drive up Italian wine sales in U.S.
Americans are drinking more Italian wines than Italians themselves, owing to the popularity of sparkling wines from the southern European country and millennials. Italian varieties are the top imported wine in the United States, which is the world's largest consumer market, according the Italian Wine and Food Institute. Read more...
David O. Russell lavished with attention from leggy lady in red as he wins Italian-American Filmmaker of the Year
Director David O. Russell is known for his up close and personal style of filmmaking, but it was one of his fans who got hands-on at a screening of American Hustle in Hollywood on Sunday. The mystery lady, wearing a chic red dress, lavished attention on the filmmaker, clasping his hand and whispering in his ear after he had accepted the Filmmaker...
Joe's Italian Crossroads Cafe opening Montevallo location March 17
by Martin J. Reed For everyone in southwest Shelby County who's been anticipating the opening of Joe's Italian Crossroads Café in Montevallo, the wait will soon be over. The popular Alabaster eatery's new location focusing on takeout is opening Monday at the intersection of Highway 119 and Shelby County Road 22 in north Montevallo, sa...