Coratti’s Pizzeria opening in Ann Arbor at former Cottage Inn site
The 75-year-old Cottage Inn on East William Street closed its doors last spring, and now Coratti’s is ready to open theirs. The old building has been transformed into a fun, colorful, open-concept restaurant, with two bocce ball courts, about 220 seats for guests, and a market next door. Vintage bikes hang from the ceiling and metal garage doors op...
Schiacciata Vs Focaccia: What's The Difference?
When most of us think of Italian bread, the first thing that comes to mind is focaccia. This thick, springy bread often topped with rosemary and sea salt is a treat to eat fresh out of the oven, all on its own, to let the depth of flavors shine. It's also the bread many American Italian restaurants start off meals with, accompanied with olive oil a...
Italian street festival brings authentic Italian culture to Indianapolis
Holy Rosary Catholic Church is hosting its annual Italian Street Festival on June 13 and 14 in Indianapolis. The free, family-friendly event will take place at Holy Rosary Church and Lacy Park, offering a taste of authentic Italian culture. The Italian Street Festival will feature over 25 food booths serving Italian meats, pastas, salads, and desse...
Gia Coppola to Be Celebrated by Filming Italy Sardegna Festival Held on Mediterranean Island (EXCLUSIVE)
Gia Coppola will be honored by Italy’s Filming Italy Sardegna festival where “The Last Showgirl” director will receive the event’s Women Power Excellence Award. In a statement Tiziana Rocca – the marketing guru and current Taormina Film Festival chief who also heads the event in the Italian island of Sardinia – praised Coppola as a fresh voice in...
Postino’s Battle of The Bruschetta is Back for Year Three!
Postino WineCafé is turning up the summer heat with the return of its culinary competition, the Battle of the Bruschetta. Now in its third year, the summer-long event invites guests to vote for their favorite among six limited-edition bruschetta creations. Running from June 15 through August 15, 2025, the competition will feature three rounds, each...
Clean energy in the Rome Airport Leonardo Da Vinci, even when the sun isn't shining
The largest energy storage system in Italy using hybrid “second-life” batteries was unveiled at Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino. Developed by Enel and Aeroporti di Roma, the project not only contributes to decarbonizing the airport, but also gives a second life to used electric vehicle batteries. It is the only system of its kind that integr...
Mutual, respectful EU-US enrichment says Mattarella meeting NIAF
There is and should always be a mutual and respectful enrichment between the European Union and the United States, President Sergio Mattarella told a delegation of the National American Italian Foundation on Wednesday. "What has developed between the United States and Europe is a relationship of mutual and respectful enrichment, of restitution, a...
Festa della Repubblica celebrated in Texas
On June 2, 2025, the Consulate General of Italy in Houston celebrated the 79th Anniversary of the Italian Republic with an official ceremony— a special occasion to honor Italian roots and culture. On this occasion, Houston Mayor John Whitmire issued a proclamation, presented by Council Member Mary Nan Huffman and Mayor's Office of Trade and Interna...
Southern Italian Folk Music Concert & Film Screening on June 7 in New York
Join Italian Charities of America For A Documentary Film Screening of Musical Journeys with the Black Madonna in Southern Italy & A Southern Italian Folk Music Concert by Alessandra Belloni & I Giullari Di Piazza. In-Person Event on Saturday, June 7 at 7:00pm - Doors Open at 6:30pm. 83-20 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst, NY. Click Here To Reserve Your Seat....
Spaghetti or Penne? New Data Reveals Each State’s Favorite Pasta Shape in the US
From spaghetti lovers to orzo outcasts, America’s pasta preferences reveal a carb-loaded culture clash across state lines. A new nationwide study by Inspired Taste uncovers each U.S. state’s favorite pasta shape, and the findings are as twisted as fusilli. From unexpected regional preferences to nationwide outliers, this data is a saucy take on Ame...
Italian community in Michigan celebrates Festa della Repubblica with special event
The Italian community in Michigan celebrated this week as June 2 marked Italian National Day or Festa della Repubblica. Festa della Repubblica was a defining day in Italian history in 1946 when Italians chose to form a republic. The day celebrates Italian culture, tradition and excellence. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed June 2, 2025,...
COPOMIAO meets again at the Italian American Museum in New York
Seventy-eight leaders from the Italian American associative world will gather in New York on June 7 for the annual assembly of COPOMIAO – the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations – which this year will take place among the streets and authentic landmarks of Little Italy. This is more than just a meeting: it’s a moment to...