Italian America Podcast Ep. 368 Cultural Pride and Personal Growth with Dr. Riotto Sirey!
Ever wondered how cultural heritage shapes your personal identity? Join us as we explore this intriguing question with Dr. Sirey, co-founder of the National Organization of Italian American Women. With Jon Viola and Dolores Alfieri Taranto at the helm, we take you to the heart of Little Italy to uncover the layers of Italian American identity. Our...
Film at Lincoln Center and Cinecittà to Host First-Ever American Festival Dedicated to Monica Vitti
Iconic Italian star Monica Vitti is a stateside tribute with the posthumous festival “Monica Vitti: La Modernista,” presented by Film at Lincoln Center and Cinecittà. The actress, who died in 2022, was immortalized onscreen with her famed collaborations with auteurs Michelangelo Antonioni and Luis Buñuel. Now, the 14-film series at FLC will be the...
Eataly is opening three new locations inside JFK Airport this year
Pack your passport and your appetite—Eataly is landing at JFK. The beloved Italian food emporium is bringing its signature pastas, pastries and prosciutto to three terminals at New York’s busiest international airport later this year. That’s right: Terminals 4, 5 and 8 will each get their own slice of la dolce vita, marking Eataly’s first foray int...
Great Italian wine returns to be the protagonist in New York, with “Vinous Icons Italy” (May, 14-17)
Great Italian wine returns to be the protagonist in New York: in the Big Apple, from May 14th to 17th at Hall des Lumières, “Vinous Icons Italy” will go on stage, the new event signed by the magazine headed by wine critic Antonio Galloni, exclusively dedicated to Italy. In wine glasses, during every day of the event, great wines on tasting off some...
Italian restaurant Tommaso to reopen in new location
A beloved South Brooklyn restaurant is coming back to the neighborhood. Italian restaurant Tommaso, which closed December 31, 2024, at its 1464 86th St. location, is returning to a new spot. Owners of the eatery made the announcement on Facebook. “We are excited to announce that we will be continuing the legacy of Tommaso at a new location. Our add...
Italian Trade Agency to Present Third Edition of Italy on Madison May 13-15
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) has announced the third edition of Italy on Madison is scheduled for May 13, 14 and 15. This three-day cultural showcase in New York City will transform the agency’s Upper East Side headquarters into “a living embodiment of Italian excellence,” the agency said. The experience celebrates Italy’s creative heritage acros...
The Italian American Museum proudly presents Simona De Rosa in “Canzone Appassiunata”
Saturday, May 10th, 3:00 pm - 151 Mulberry Street, New York, NY. A live musical performance featuring Italian and Neapolitan Music. The Italian American Museum is proud to present an unforgettable afternoon of music with acclaimed vocalist, composer, and global musical innovator Simona De Rosa, joined by celebrated Neapolitan guitarist Gennaro Espo...
Film at Lincoln Center and Cinecittà Announce the 24th Edition of Open Roads: New Italian Cinema, May 29 – June 5
Open Roads: New Italian Cinema is the premier showcase for the most compelling voices in contemporary Italian filmmaking. This year’s edition presents 14 new feature films, ranging from works by acclaimed directors returning to Open Roads, to notable debuts by four new filmmakers—underscoring the breadth and vitality of Italian cinema today. Many o...
In Every Lesson a Legacy Lives on: Marie Palladino Traces the Stories That Shaped Us
The May 2025 Donna Distinta Award goes to Ms. Marie Palladino. Palladino is the Head of Education at New York City’s Italian American Museum, the first museum in the United States dedicated to Italian American history and culture. She received her Master of Arts in Museum Education from Tufts University in 2017, and Bachelor of Arts in Italian Stud...
Eataly is launching a new fast-casual cafe at Rockefeller Center
New Yorkers, your next Italian obsession is arriving hot and fast. Eataly—the beloved Italian food hall known for its bustling marketplaces, freshly made pasta and dangerously good focaccia—is launching a brand-new café concept designed for life on the go. Meet Eataly Caffè, a quick-service spinoff of the global culinary brand, opening its very fir...
Embodied Rebellion: Irene Maiorino and the Legacy of My Brilliant Friend’s Lila Cerullo
A year ago, Irene Maiorino arrived in New York for the first time, carrying with her the weight of a story that didn’t belong to her alone. She was there to present the fourth season of My Brilliant Friend at the MoMA, during the Tribeca Film Festival — a story that had slipped into her voice and her body, that had changed the shape of her silences...
Beloved Italian bakery reopens after more than a three-year absence
Frank Martusciello has quietly reopened his Italian bakery after more than a three-year absence. Casa Saratoga − the successor to Martusciello's Bakery − is currently a one-man operation at 2280 Lyell Ave. in Gates. Martusciello waits on customers while also baking the breads, the pastries, the calzones and the pizzas. Theoretically, the setup is d...