Monte Vibiano Vecchio, a labyrinth and a castle in the heart of Umbria
Among the rolling hills of Umbria, the village of Monte Vibiano Vecchio, in the municipality of Marsciano, is home to a castle, the Castello di Monte Vibiano Vecchio, which is distinguished by a unique element: a hedge maze designed in the early decades of the 20th century, a symbol of elegance and harmony. The work was created during a major renov...
Rovino Restaurant Owner Bringing New Italian Deli & Specialty Market Concept To San Diego's Scripps Ranch
One of the founders of Little Italy's popular RoVino Restaurant + Bar is branching off to bring a new Italian deli, specialty market, bar & eatery to San Diego's Scripps Ranch. In summer 2016, Tom Tarantino, Antonia Buono and Vincenzo Bruno opened RoVino on a quiet stretch of Kettner Boulevard in San Diego's Little Italy. In August 2019, the team o...
12 Best Farm Stays In Italy, According To Tourists
Who hasn't dreamed of an extended stay in Italy? Whether it's one of Italy's best beach hideaways and a gateway to the Amalfi coast, or the best attractions on your trip to Florence, there can be little doubt that Italy is a traveler's dream. While staying in beautiful hotels that put you within arms reach of many amazing tourist destinations is pa...
Little Italy Holiday Artwalk adds artists and tours
A year-end tradition, Little Italy Holiday Artwalk – Dec. 6 to 8 - has a few additions this year including organized tours of the Little Italy neighborhood and of the 1908 Baroque Revival Holy Rosary Church. The artwalk will take place 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, noon to 9 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7 and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. The goal is to bri...
A floor made of tomato skins? Welcome to the Mutti Canteen by Carlo Ratti in Parma
The Mutti Canteen is set in the idyllic Parma countryside within the production grounds of one of the country's most famous food companies, the family-owned tomato empire, Mutti. The restaurant, designed by Italian architect Carlo Ratti (who is also curating by 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale) and titled Quisimangia (translating from Italian as '...
Costa’s Ristorante a dining destination in northwest Illinois for over 30 years
The menu at Saro Costa’s restaurant may be well-rounded, but it didn’t get that way by cutting corners. That’s because when you sit down at Costa’s Pizzeria and Ristorante in Byron, you’d be hard-pressed not to find something you’ll like. While Italian fare is his bread and butter (and that bread’s made from scratch, he’s proud to say), he’s got a...
6 scenic vineyard walking trails to discover in Italy
Autumn marks the grape harvest, and there’s nothing quite like soaking in the enchanting atmosphere among Italy's vineyards. Italy boasts an incredible wine heritage, with its rolling hills, plains, and terraced landscapes offering stunning backdrops for excellent wine production. So, why not explore six beautiful spots for trekking through the vin...
A Most Unusual Disaster: Boston’s Great Molasses Flood Resurfaces
On January 15, 1919, Boston’s North End — a neighborhood rich in Italian American heritage — was the site of a catastrophe that would become infamous in history: the Great Molasses Flood. A massive steel tank containing 2.3 million gallons of molasses burst, sending a 25-foot wave of the sticky substance through the streets at speeds up to 35 miles...
A California woman swapped her ‘astronomical’ life in San Francisco for the Italian dream in Milan — saving $1,500/month while living in a bigger apartment. Should you make a similar move?
Chelsea Waite’s love affair with Italy began on a 2017 trip to Florence and Tuscany. When the self-employed public relations professional visited Milan six years later, she knew she wanted to move there.“I had this deep feeling that I was meant to live here,” she told CNN Travel. But her first attempt to move to Italy ended before it started. After...
Popular Italian Restaurant Opening New Lakeland Location this December
Il Forno Italian Restaurant is set to open a second location in North Lakeland this December, owner Mike Pugliese told Business Debut. Located at 6617 N Socrum Loop Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809, the new restaurant will build on the popularity of the original Il Forno on the south side of Lakeland, which has been serving the community since 2004. The Nort...
This Italian City Was Just Named the Most Picturesque Winter Destination — and It Has a Festive Christmas Market, Too
It's OK to plan an entire trip around the fact that a place is particularly beautiful, photogenic, or heck, just downright Instagrammable. It's OK to want to appreciate gorgeous things and places and want to share them with your friends, family, and the world at large on social media. And this holiday season, you can make all that happen by heading...
St. John’s Celebrates Italian Culture and Alumni in NYC
St. John’s University hosted a tribute to centuries worth of contributions to New York City made by Italian Americans at a ceremony at the D’Angelo Center on October 23. The Italian Heritage and Culture Month celebration drew more than 200 people to the Queens, NY, campus, who came to recognize the enduring mark of Italian immigrants on the landsca...