For the Price of a Tiny N.YC. Apartment, You Could Snag a Sprawling Villa in Calabria, Italy
New York City is consistently one of the most expensive places to live, so it’s no wonder more and more Big Apple residents are packing up their postage-stamp apartments and heading abroad in search of more space for less money. And, if you’re considering pulling a real-life Emily in Paris and escaping to Europe, you might be pleasantly surprised j...
NICE Film Festival - 34th Edition NYC and Philadelphia
N.I.C.E. USA 2024 - 34th EDITION. New York: November 8-9-12. Philadelphia: December 6-7-8. N.I.C.E. (New Italian Cinema Events) is a cultural organization founded by Viviana Del Bianco in Florence, with the aim of promoting contemporary independent Italian cinema worldwide through screenings and cultural events in Europe, Asia and the US. "I like...
Basilicata New Italian Wonder Launches in New York
Basilicata New Italian Wonder”, is a promotional tour that kicked off in Boston before arriving in NY to advertise the release of the first time Lonely Planet has created a guide book for this region.The curated event by Caterina Orlando of the Italian National Tourist Board, ENIT, took guests on an immersive two day experience learning about the r...
Anthony Rodia: Totally Relatable Tour at Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
When: Fri, Nov 15, 2024 at 8:00 PM - Where: Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St, Peekskill, NY 10566 - More info here Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt as Anthony Rodia brings his Totally Relatable Tour back to the Paramount on November 15! Born and raised in Westchester, New York, Anthony is a first-generation Italian American wh...
New York Is the Birthplace of the Cannoli Bar
One day, Peter Ariola Jr. — third-generation owner of Long Island pastry business Ariola Bakery — had an idea: What if he took the broken shells of his cannoli and transformed them into candy bars? They had used the shells in a cheesecake before, so there was a precedent, but he was after a more portable and shelf-stable format. “When you fill a ca...
From Venezia to the Village: Sullaluna Bookshop and Bistrot Arrives in NYC
A new independent bookstore and bistrot has landed in Greenwich Village, joining a number of up-and-coming book bars in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Helmed by Francesca Rizzi and her husband Rodolfo Tonello, along with their eldest son, Fulgi Tonello, Sullaluna NYC distinguishes itself with a focus on illustrated books for children and adults in English...
Fornino Celebrates 20 Years in North Brooklyn
While new pizza joints have proliferated in North Brooklyn, one mainstay just celebrated its 20th anniversary. Fornino (849 Manhattan Ave.), a local pizza spot founded by Brooklyn native Chef Michael Ayoub, has served pizza and Italian cuisine to North Brooklyn for two decades. Chef Ayoub opened Fornino, named after his mother, in Williamsburg and...
Made in Italy: Behind the Seams of Fashion Excellence
When: Friday, November 8 from 3 to 4 pm EST - Where: Italian Trade Commission, 33 East 67th Street New York, NY 10065 United States Join us for an exclusive live conference in New York, featuring Leandro Diana, founder of Milano Fashion Tour, and Alessandro Nardone, Communication Manager of Centergross Bologna. This event will immerse you in the he...
Focaccia di Recco drives the New York Times crazy: all about the Ligurian product
The focaccia di Recco, a gastronomic icon of Liguria, has recently captured the attention of the prestigious New York Times, projecting its fame beyond Italian borders and being appreciated by overseas palates. Famous for its popular authenticity, this delicacy is distinguished by the crispness of its thin dough, which encloses within it a creamy a...
2024 Prize for Excellence in Medicine Goes to Giulio Draetta and Laura Esserman
The American-Italian Cancer Foundation gave the 2024 Prize for Scientific Excellence in Medicine, sponsored by the Alexander Bodini Foundation, to Dr. Giulio F. Draetta and Dr. Laura Esserman for the important discoveries in cancer biology, prevention, diagnosis and/or treatment. They will be presented with a $50,000 prize at AICF’s Benefit Dinner...
This Cozy Italian Trattoria Is Nestled in the Iconic Fifth Avenue Building in New York City
Hidden away in one of Greenwich Village’s most famed buildings, Trattoria One Fifth is far more than just another moody Italian restaurant in Manhattan. Its storied walls have witnessed numerous notable events and social gatherings—from patrons toasting martinis while WWII soldiers paraded through downtown, to the ’30s supper club Number One Bar, w...
Events‘Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration’ Premieres in New York
On Oct. 24, Mercury Studios and Fathom premiered iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli’s concert film, Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration. Sofia Carson joined Bocelli on the red carpet at Regal Essex Crossing. The film, which chronicles Bocelli’s three-day July concert event in Italy honoring his 30th anniversary in music, is set to be released in U....