Columbus statue removed from a Connecticut city in 2020 finally finds a home at a new museum
A Christopher Columbus statue removed in 2020 amid a climate of racial reckoning after the police killing of George Floyd has finally found a home in a new museum dedicated to preserving the history of New Haven, Connecticut. Mayor Justin Elicker and other officials on Friday announced an “art loan agreement” has been reached with the Lost in New H...
‘Italy On Madison,’ A Pop-Up Showcase Of Italian Style In New York
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) is inviting the public to experience authentic Italian lifestyle and culture at its Madison Avenue townhouse in New York City. For the first time, the much-anticipated third edition of Italy on Madison will take place at the beautiful ITA headquarters. On Wednesday, May 14th and Thursday, May 15th, 2025, more than 90...
Celebration of Europe Day in Lansing, MI. The Italian Consul in Detroit, Spokesperson of the European Union in Michigan, receives a Proclamation from Governor Whitmer
Allegra Baistrocchi, the Italian Consul in Detroit and President of the European Union (EU) in Michigan, presided over the celebration of Europe Day today at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing. The event commemorates the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, a visionary agreement signed on May 9, 1950, which gave birth to what is now the EU: a...
Massimo Bottura's Food for Soul Is Reinventing the Community Kitchen. Here's How.
Seasonal ingredients, local producers, zero-waste from peels and stems. For years, the storytelling around sustainability in haute cuisine was frozen in the idyllic image of chefs in white jackets sniffing herbs as they wandered through gardens—strictly their own—before heading to the stove. At first, the debate focused on raw ingredients; then, in...
A taste of Italy in Georgetown: Exploring Osteria Mozza
On this week’s Around Town spotlight, Roxanne Strouk takes us to the renowned Italian eatery Osteria Mozza in the heart of Georgetown. Roxanne speaks with acclaimed chef and owner Nancy Silverton, who shares the story behind bringing Mozza to the nation’s capital. As part of the restaurant’s unique concept, the space also features a beautifully cur...
MLB sportscaster Wayne Randazzo
Countless young boys grow up following Major League Baseball on TV or the radio and dream of one day being part of the game. Wayne Randazzo wished for a life in baseball, but not as a player — he wanted to get to call the action. “Pretty much ever since I knew I needed a job when I got older, this has been the job I wanted,” says Randazzo, 40, who...
Risi e bisi: Venice's springtime classic with a royal past
Spring is here and it’s time to bring it to our tables! I love comfort food all year round, not only in the colder months, and this week’s recipe is something I like to make when the sun starts shining high and I feel like something fresh, seasonal but as lovely and heartwarming as the hug from a friend… Risi e Bisi — literally “rice and peas” in...
Basso by PXK: Local Italian Restaurant Aims to Please, Chef Peter Kelley Brings Us Culinary Magic
Chappaqua foodies can now rejoice thanks to Basso by PXK, an Italian restaurant formerly known as Basso 56 on Lower King Street. The restaurant now features a new Culinary Director celebrated chef Peter X. Kelly, a James Beard Foundation nominee behind some of the county’s hottest restaurants including the much beloved but now shuttered X20 in Yonk...
Experience La Dolce Vita at Lodi’s Festa Italiana!
Get ready to say ciao bella to one of Lodi’s most beloved cultural celebrations—Festa Italiana! Held in the heart of California wine country, this vibrant festival brings together the rich traditions, flavors, and spirit of Italy for a day filled with food, music, and family fun. Stroll through vendor booths featuring artisan goods, sip on local an...
Anna Maria Schultz Wins Verdi Opera Theatre of Michigan Vocal Competition
Anna Maria Schultz, a high school senior from Cranbrook Kingswood Upper School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan is the $1000 First Prize Winner of the 31st annual Italian Songs and Arias Vocal Competition for Michigan High School Students. The Concert of the Finalists of this event, sponsored by the Verdi Opera Theatre of Michigan, in collaboration w...
Students get a taste of Italy
This spring break, 23 students and four teachers embarked on a remarkable journey throughout southern Italy guided by Education First Student Travel Program. The group left on April 11 and returned April 20, making it an 8-day-long tour. Students learned about Italian culture, history, geography, and further enriched their knowledge of the language...
Celebrity Chef Tony Gemignani’s Slice House To Debut In San Diego’s Little Italy On May 17
A new slice of San Francisco is landing in San Diego as acclaimed pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani brings his award-winning Slice House concept to Little Italy. The fast-casual pizzeria, known for its wide variety of handcrafted pizza styles, will officially open its first San Diego location on May 17.Slice House San Diego will offer a curated menu of Gemi...