Italians aren’t as obese as Americans, surprising reason has little to do with food
After American columnist Tamar Haspel spent the entire month of May eating her way across Italy, she returned with finding out why there are tales of people who lose weight while vacationing in Italy and the country’s relatively low obesity rate compared to the United States, as per a report. Hint: It’s Not What They Eat, It’s How They EatFrom cook...
Community Comes Together for Italian Heritage Night at Somerset Patriots Game
The Parsippany Police Athletic League (PAL) and the Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 are teaming up for a night of family fun, community celebration, and baseball at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday, August 8th. The event, billed as Italian Heritage Night, will feature the Somerset Patriots taking on the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, with the game set to begin at 7:...
Pistachios Are Like Gold In This Southern Italian City
People travel all over the world for a taste of Italy. What makes the country's food so delicious is partly the chefs that create it, yes, but the full flavors really come from the incredible produce. Bologna's Lasagna alla Bolognese, the Neapolitan pizza, and pesto Genovese have been printed in Italian guidebooks for ages, but in Southern Italy, t...
U.S. High School Students Win Trip to Italy Through Renaissance Scholarship
Sixteen high school juniors from public schools in New York, Los Angeles and Detroit are heading to Florence, Italy, for a fully funded, monthlong immersion in Renaissance art, history and culture — an experience that organizers describe as a potentially life-changing opportunity. The students, along with four teacher-chaperones, are this year’s re...
Summer of freshness on the Italian table, region by region
Summer in Italy brings with it more than sunshine and long afternoons; it reshapes daily life, including what goes on the table. Across the peninsula, the seasonal shift inspires a different way of eating: lighter, fresher food, often prepared in advance or served at room temperature. Some dishes are tied to specific regions, while others have cr...
California rediscovers Sangiovese. A brief history of the revival of a forgotten grape variety in the United States
Once hailed as “the new Merlot”, Sangiovese experienced an unfortunate phase in California. In the 1980s and 1990s, at the height of the “Cal-Ital” movement, this noble Tuscan grape was grown and vinified without much care or discernment, resulting in unbalanced and often overdone wines. The outcome was a widespread loss of interest in Sangiovese, ...
The Best Coastal Towns in Italy You Must Visit in 2025: Hidden Gems and Breathtaking Beaches
We’ve handpicked the best coastal towns in Italy to explore in 2025 if you’re looking for something beyond the usual Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast, Capri and the like. This guide shows you the hidden beach towns in Italy worth visiting this year to escape the city heat, dive into crystal-clear waters, and uncover some truly special seaside gems. It’s...
Tariffs are a hot topic, but Parmigiano Reggiano looks beyond, teaming up with the NY Jets
Tariffs may be making headlines, but at the recent Summer Fancy Food Show in New York—the largest specialty food trade event in the U.S.—the spotlight shifted to bigger ambitions. The Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium used the occasion to announce a new partnership with the New York Jets, which will officially kick off this September. But this isn't j...
The soul of Summer in Italy: festivals, food, and footsteps through time
As summer arrives in Italy, the rhythm of daily life begins to shift, especially outside the cities. In towns and villages across the country, the signs are unmistakable: plastic chairs appear in the piazza, parish banners are unfurled, and the smell of frying food drifts through side streets. Loudspeakers crackle to life in the early evening, chil...
Grease pole competition returns to Springfield (MA) after over two decades
The grease pole competition will return to the city of Springfield for the first time in more than 20 years. It used to be an Italian tradition in the south end of the city, and this event is one of a kind. In fact, Mayor Domenic Sarno has even taken part in the competition. If you’re looking for a good time, you’re encouraged to stop by. This grea...
Mamdani stokes Italian American outrage after resurfaced tweet shows socialist giving the finger to Christopher Columbus statue: ‘Take it down’
He’s no paesan. Italian Americans were outraged at mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani Monday after a social media post resurfaced showing him flipping the bird at a statue of Christopher Columbus and calling for its removal. The socialist Mamdani is seen in the tweet from June 2020 giving the middle finger to the back of the towering figure in Asto...
Mets signing Italian teenager in franchise first
The New York Mets are signing Italian pitcher Matteo Marelli, the first European amateur signing in team history. The 19-year-old right-hander was scheduled to have a signing ceremony on Saturday in Rovigo, Italy. "What I'm most proud about is the Mets are expanding their global footprint," Mets scout Rosario Chiovaro said, per the team's website....