Gourmet Italian American meals in center of town
With unique twists on upscale Italian/American dishes, the new restaurant Otto Strada on Park Avenue has been bustling with hungry patrons who have heard about it through word of mouth since it opened in November. Located near several schools and parks, the corner restaurant has attracted families, moms' groups, young people, and singles o...
"From street to Art" Exhibition
"From street to Art" is an overview of Italian Street Art through the work of 10 contemporary artists, hosted by the Italian Cultural institute of New York, and curated by Simone Pallotta. The exhibition presents the individuals who have determined the Italian Street Art scene over the past two decades, presenting works which portray authoritative...
Never out of style: Tony of Italy marks 45 years
Tony Iannacito, better known as Tony of Italy, has been styling hair for more than half a century. Tony of Italy, located at 117 Fourth St., has been in business for 45 years, and is a staple in the community. Iannacito's lifestyle of cutting and styling hair is one he loves, and has loved for the past 52 years. Born in Roccasicura,...
"Visit to Relatives" A Play by Aldo Nicolaj - Italian American Museum
You are cordially invited to attend a special staged presentation of Aldo Nicolaj's play, "Visit to Relatives" at the Italian American Museum on Saturday, October 25th (7:30 P.M.) and Sunday, October 26th (6:00 P.M.). In "Visit to Relatives" the visitor-spectator is led to enter into a universe of original characters, which are proud to pr...
E l'America scoprì il tartufo
di Chiara Zaccherotti Acqua e sali minerali. Sembra quasi impossibile che da una combinazione così semplice di elementi possa nascere un vero e proprio gioiello quale il tartufo. Sotto terra, infatti, in simbiosi con le radici di alberi tipo il pino, il leccio, la quercia o la sughera, avviene il miracolo e il tubero più famoso al mondo pr...
Aperta all'Istituto di Cultura la mostra "Michelangelo e la Versilia" con due disegni originali del Maestro
di Riccardo Chioni Il Maestro le aveva unite all'inizio del XVI secolo e, a distanza di 500 anni le ha condotte assieme a Park Avenue per la mostra "Michelangelo e la Versilia", inaugurata dal Console Generale e dai sindaci di Pietrasanta, Seravezza, Forte dei Marmi e Stazzema all'Istituto italiano di Cultura. La visita alla mostra divisa...
Parte la raccolta fondi per il restauro del Duomo di Milano, primo contributore Eataly di Oscar Farinetti
Milano chiama New York per sensibilizzare gli amanti dell'arte sulla necessità di raccogliere fondi per il restauro del Duomo e della guglia dedicata alla madre dei migranti, Santa Francesca Xavier Cabrini che lega con un ponte virtuale la capitale lombarda con la Big Apple. Ieri l'organizzazione nonprofit International Patrons of Duomo di Milano...
Italian Identity: IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER AND THE SON: Italian Migrations in the Art of Joseph and William Papaleo
Joseph Papaleo (1925–2004) was considered the grandfather of Italian American writing. He was a best-selling author who won the Guggenheim and American Book Award, and was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize Award for his short stories collection, Italian Stories. Joseph Papaleo retained a profound sense of infe...
TV's 'Pizza Masters' launch 'Staten Italy' cookbook
Despite Hollywood television stints and daily toils with their multiple pizzerias, cousins Francis Garcia and Sal Basille took time to talk with the Advance about their rise to fame from humble beginnings -- and their favorite pie on S.I. Just as background, the native Staten Islanders have hit the big leagues as far as pizza chefs are concern...
Keeping Little Italy's story alive
by Judith Messina First came the immigrants who gave Little Italy its name. Then came the wave of Chinese immigrants who began raising families, opening shops, restaurants and even small factories in the neighborhood in the 1980s. More recently, soaring property prices have ushered in the era of affluent urbanites and hipsters. Today, even...
Several Kingston streets to close for Italian festival Sunday
by James Nani Parking and traffic in the Rondout section of Kingston will be limited Sunday for the annual Italian Festival on the waterfront. The festival, held by the Ulster County Italian American Foundation, will begin at noon. Parking will be limited on Abeel, Post and Dock streets, Broadway from Spring Street to Ea...
Associazione Sportiva Italiana Dinner Dance
L'associazione Sportiva Italiana Di New York ha celebrato il suo secondo Dinner Dance, Domenica 8 Novembre al Russo's on the bay. Hanno partecipato oltre 200 persone, e' stato un grande successo, la festa e' stata presentata dall'amico della nostra comunita Italiana Sal De Castro e allietata dal Duo Anthony Rizzuto e Mario Labita. Il...