Rome Neighborhood Guide: 6 Areas Locals Love Outside Centro Storico
As I return, again and again, to Rome, my locus of interest continually moves outward. My feet first touched the city’s sampietrini (iconic cobblestones) 15 years ago, when I was a student on a semester abroad. In that era, I was a centro person. I stayed near Termini, Via Nazionale was my daily commute, and Trajan’s column told me I had arrived. I...
Alto Italian Steakhouse at Wind Creek Chicago Southland, Above The Rest
Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani was personally on hand to unveil his latest creation, Alto Italian Steakhouse at Wind Creek Chicago Southland. “Alto means high above, and that’s exactly what we intend to do here, to create a find dining experience that is far above anything experienced here in Chicago Southland. Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani was person...
Save the Italian Program at Palisade Park Jr./Sr. High
The Italian Program at Palisade Park Jr./Sr. High School in New Jersey has been an invaluable part of the community, fostering cultural understanding and language skills among students. The faculty have dedicated themselves to protecting this program, and their passion is evident in our collective actions. With over 300 student and community signat...
What Makes Sicilian Pizza Different From Neapolitan?
Few foods are more universally loved than pizza. No matter how you slice it, there's something to love about this easy-going dish, especially since there are so many delicious types of pizza to sample. Aside from American regional favorites like Chicago deep dish or classic New York-style, there's a delicious range of Italian pizza, too. Two especi...
San Francisco's Fisherman’s Wharf to lose a landmark amid $10 million overhaul
Major changes are coming to Fisherman’s Wharf — namely the demolition of the landmark Sicilian seafood restaurant Alioto’s — as the Port of San Francisco moves forward with a $10 million plan to transform the tourist destination with a new public plaza, as well as lighting installations and an overlook along the inner lagoon. Nearly a century old...
St. Ann's Italian Festa in Raritan returns after five years
Volunteer Joe Cirillo spent years shepherding the efforts to revive the beloved St. Ann's Italian Festa in Raritan Borough − before he even had the opportunity to attend one. Due to COVID-19 and financial difficulties, the principal fundraiser for St. Ann Church and accompanying St. Ann Classical Academy was in purgatory for five years. But thanks...
When memory fails us: early detection of Alzheimer’s with an Italian AI device
When memory "fails" us—especially in old age—it can be quite difficult for a neurologist to determine the cause early on.There are many possible explanations: simple forgetfulness due to stress, signs of a naturally aging brain, or the most serious possibility—the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Helping specialists pinpoint the correct diagnosis coul...
Acquiring citizenship in Italy is not hard just for the Italian Americans
One of the recent referendums involving Italians concerned citizenship. Since the required quorum was not met, nothing has changed: the proposal to reduce the requirement for acquiring Italian citizenship from 10 to 5 years of uninterrupted legal residence in Italy for non-EU nationals currently living in the country has failed. But who are these p...
Made in Italy’s future rests on client-focused storytelling
Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio, with its historic Salone Del Cinquecento, provided a fitting stage for the 2025 edition of The Italian Mind Luxury Summit — a gathering of Italy’s most influential thought leaders, entrepreneurs, global experts, and iconic luxury brands. As co-founder of the Italian Mind Foundation, alongside Marco Gianni and Maurizio Ma...
Another Charleston-area Italian restaurant is opening soon. Here's what sets this one apart
A new Italian restaurant from an established local chef is opening soon in this corner of the Charleston-area that borders Goose Creek. Cane Pazzo (1276 Yeamans Hall Road), owned by chef Mark Bolchoz and his wife Ariana, will debut June 14. The new eatery will serve a menu reliant on house-extruded pasta, small plates, seafood and a mix of new-age...
Italian American Chamber of Commerce of Michigan Awards 2025 Academic Scholarships
The Italian American Chamber of Commerce of Michigan (IACCM) proudly announced the results of its 2025 scholarship competition at its monthly meeting on June 5 at Andiamo. The Honorable Joseph Toia, Macomb County Circuit Court, has been chairman of the IACCM Scholarship Committee for twenty-five years and once again presided over the awards present...
Presentation of the Docu-Film My FlorÌta
June 12 at 5:00 PM – Conference Room, MEI – National Museum of Italian Emigration, Genoa. According to Italian American historian Gary Mormino, “One in two Italians living in the South considers Florida home…” In recent years, Florida has indeed seen a significant rise in both Italian Americans relocating from other states and Italians drawn by the...