'Sopranos' Star Vincent Pastore Is Back in Rhode Island for a New Project
Last year, Sopranos star Vincent Pastore received the keys to the City of Cranston from Mayor Kenneth Hopkins, himself. He was in town supporting a fundraiser for The Hearts of Knightsville, a thoughtful documentary that explores the ties between the sister cities of Itri, Italy and Cranston, Rhode Island. Pastore was spotted back in town last week...
3 historical Italian brands you should know if you love fashion
Once upon a time, a young craftsman from humble origins invented the hats all the realm craved. Then, there was a trailblazing woman with bold business instincts. And also a designer the Devil loved. Read these stories in our special fashion guide for dummies and learn more about three historical brands from Northern Italy that have shaped the lege...
Azzurro Expands Restaurant in Hughes Landing in The Woodlands
One of The Woodlands treasured restaurants is Azzurro Italian Coastal Cuisine in Hughes Landing. Providing a menu inspired by the Amalfi coast, Azzurro Italian Coastal Cuisine has now opened an expansion of its bar and interior dining space. BENVENUTI! From the moment you arrive, you are made to feel welcome. Owned by the Orioli family, Enrique Ori...
Italian food is having a moment in Charleston. Our food editor went to Tuscany and discovered why.
Chef Andrea Madonia works quietly under a stainless steel kitchen hood inside Brassica Osteria Contemporanea, a 15-seat restaurant in the small town of San Miniato, Italy, located about 30 miles east of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The pint-sized restaurant he owns with his best friend — who is doubling as our server — has been rearranged to fit our...
Santoni Opens Its Largest Flagship Store in the Heart of New York City
Italian heritage brand Santoni celebrated its 50th anniversary by opening the largest boutique in its history on March 13th in Manhattan. There is architecture that you simply admire, and then there’s architecture you feel in your soul. The new Santoni store on Madison Avenue falls into the latter category; while it is not a design for everyone, it...
Biotech startups: the revolution starts in Italy
While global attention is focused on artificial intelligence companies, the biotech sector is not standing still and continues to grow, even in Italy. In the research sector, the Tricolour country is carving out increasingly important spaces, competing with large international hubs such as Boston or Basel. Venture capital firms specialising in biot...
Montecito’s Beloved Tre Lune Arrives in Hollywood — and It’s Already a Star
There’s a new name lighting up the Sycamore District — and if you’ve ever spent time in Montecito, it’s a familiar one. Tre Lune, the iconic Italian restaurant long adored by locals and celebrities alike, has officially opened its doors in Hollywood. And just like its northern counterpart, the new location is poised to become one of the city’s go-t...
Trallalero: a polyphonic portrait of working-class Genoa.
Trallalero is a highly distinctive form of polyphonic singing that originated in Genoa, Italy, known for its complex harmonies and unique use of vocal techniques. Traditionally performed by male ensembles, trallalero features a complex arrangement of different vocal parts. The name itself comes from the syllabic “tra-la-le-ro,” a playful, rhythmic...
Italy and The New Yorker: A Century of Imagination
The Italian Consulate in New York has opened the doors to “Italy and The New Yorker Across a Century” — a visual tribute to Italy as seen, imagined, evoked, or signed on the covers of the iconic American magazine across a hundred years of publishing history. The covers of The New Yorker don’t chase headlines. They’re more like visual haikus—sometim...
The Off-the-Radar Italian Road Trip We Almost Want to Keep to Ourselves
There is nothing quite like standing eye to eye with the Temple of Hera at Tavole Palatine, a 6th-century BCE Greek temple in the Basilicata countryside. In front of me are 15 massive Doric columns and a bunch of brush, and the only noise is the whir of occasional cars passing along the strada statale. I feel as if I’ve walked onto a set from Clash...
The team behind Doppio Zero to debut Italian American concept Johnny & Sanny’s in downtown Mountain View
Downtown Mountain View’s newest restaurant isn’t meant to feel new. Step inside and go back in time – servers wear black bow ties, the menu offers classics like Cobb salad, meatballs and cioppino and old black-and-white Italian and American films play on loop. Johnny & Sanny’s is a nostalgic Italian American concept from the team behind Doppio Zero...
Opera archive honoring famed Italian tenor donated to library
Arecent archival donation to the Performing Arts Collection at UC Santa Barbara Library opens a new door for researchers, historians and opera fans with the establishment of the Enrico Caruso Jr. Collection, named for the son of legendary Italian tenor Enrico Caruso (1873–1921), a pioneer in the history of sound recording. The trove of rare recordi...