Ficarra Ristorante In Hicksville Debuts To Rave Reviews
Hicksville’s Ficarra Ristorante–located at 400 South Oyster Bay Road–held its grand opening in late April, offering what owner Carl Mattone calls “a celebration of family, tradition, and the rich culinary heritage of Italy.” A heartfelt tribute to Mattone’s ancestral Sicilian town, Ficarra bills itself as an “upscale Italian-American dining experie...
This Italian university founded in 1088 is the oldest in the world — it’s one of the most stunning buildings in Italy
The University of Bologna, located in the heart of the Italian city by the same name, is unanimously recognised as the oldest continuously operating university in the world. Founded in the early 11th century, this iconic institution has played a crucial role in the development of higher education, the dissemination of knowledge and the fostering of...
Couple named grand marshals of Columbus Day Parade
Brick residents and husband-and-wife team Anthony and Kendra Zarrilli have been named grand marshals for the 34th annual Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival in Seaside Heights. The Zarrillis are the owners of Zarrilli Homes LLC, Mantoloking Road Alehouse and the Mantoloking Road Playhouse. Their involvement in the community, in ad...
You're Missing Out on Liguria's Hinterland
Everyone knows Liguria for its sea—the ribbons of turquoise, the piazza of Portofino, the pics from Cinque Terre. But woefully underappreciated is the hinterland: venture inland from the Riviera and you enter a different world—one of terraced olive groves, misty chestnut woods, and ancient stone villages clinging to hillsides. Italo Calvino, who sp...
House-made flavors the focus at must-try Italian spot in Colorado Springs
If you're craving some delicious Italian food in Colorado Springs – but don't want to deal with making reservations at a fine dining spot, you should know about Stellina Pizza Cafe. Found a few blocks east of downtown, this restaurant serves up popular Italian staples without the 'stuffy' atmosphere found at some upscale spots. Diners order from a...
Seven Unique Places in Rome: the Super Sites of Rome You Can’t Miss
The sight of a velvet rope and a closed door beckons us. Nearly everyone wants to go beyond the velvet rope, often a message sent to our brains that screams VIPs ONLY, whether it’s a nightclub or an impossible-to-get-into hot restaurant of the moment. The same is true for Rome’s ancient sites, both then and now. Two millennia ago, there were place...
2025 WTS-Boston Chapter Woman of the Year Award
WTS-Boston is proud to announce that Luciana Burdi, Chief Infrastructure Officer at the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Woman of the Year Award. This prestigious honor recognizes a leader in transportation who makes outstanding contributions to the industry, contributes to the advancement of w...
Italy's flower power: the cultural and economic impact of blooms
Every year, around this time, Italy enters its most colorful season: market stalls are filled with peonies and poppies, balconies are thick with geraniums, and entire hillsides bloom in coordinated palettes of wildflowers. The country’s connection with flowers, however, goes well beyond gardens, decoration and natural beauty and, to understand it,...
A Look Inside Ari's New Downtown Market: Italian Groceries, Sandwiches and More
Ari Lowenstein opened Ari's Pantry in Oak Cliff in December 2023. He'd previously spent a decade eating his way through Italy and, before that, he grew up eating many Italian dishes based on family recipes.At its core, Ari's has always been a place to walk in — perhaps with no idea what you want to buy or make for dinner — and leave with all the in...
Lake Orta: why Italy's 'secret lake' won't stay under the radar for long
The Italian lakes have become a byword for a certain type of glamour. Como, Maggiore, even the supposed ‘secret’ lake Iseo roll off the tongues of the well-travelled, conjuring images of grand Belle Epoque hotels, glitzy wedding parties and the faint chance of a Clooney sighting. But try Lake Orta on even the most in-the-know British traveller and...
Board needs to work with community to keep MPS Italian Immersion Program open | Opinion
Our family recently learned of plans to end the MPS Italian Immersion Program as envisioned by our father, Tom Balistreri, and approved by the Milwaukee Board of School Directors in 2004. The proposed change would convert the Italian immersion school from an immersion program into a diluted “world language model,” merely consisting of one language...
Quality of life in Italy: best cities for seniors, youth, and children
For people over 65, the best city to live in is Bolzano, in Trentino-Alto Adige. Among the cities that offer the most opportunities for residents aged 18 to 35, Gorizia in Friuli Venezia Giulia stands out, holding the top spot for the second year in a row. Meanwhile, Lecco in Lombardy, Siena in Tuscany, and Aosta in the Aosta Valley take the top th...