Past the Plate: Inside Guarino’s, Cleveland’s oldest restaurant
It has been a Little Italy landmark since 1918 and hasn’t changed much since its grand opening. “We’ve changed very little,” said co-owner Scott Phillips. “We kept everything the way we found it. The sauce is the original sauce from Mrs. Guarino!” The sauce simmers on an antique stove that was repaired using discontinued parts purchased online. Fr...
Turin Is The Hidden Italy, A Stately And Quietly Elegant City
Imagine an elegant, magical, and uncrowded Italian city of vast piazzas, arcades, and Art Nouveau-era cafes, with the snow-capped Alps in the background. That’s a pretty good description of the Italian city of Turin in the country’s northwestern corner. Turin may be the country’s fourth largest metropolis, but it seems oddly forgotten if my recent...
Isabella Rossellini To Be Honored With Other Women Leaders On Long Island
Italian-American actress Isabella Rossellini is part of a bevy of local women leaders who have been chosen to receive special awards as part of Women's Recognition Night at Brookhaven Town Hall this month. Rossellini, who has a home in Brookhaven, has been tapped to receive a special commendation award from the Town Board, representing the 4th...
The rise and fall of bella figura: the evolution of Italy's aesthetic ideal
I am going to be honest with you: as an Italian, I detest the concept of bella figura. While it still remains one of the most deeply ingrained aspects of Italian culture, shaping not only individual behavior but also public life and institutions, bella figura may have finally reached the capolinea of its dominion on Italian costumes. Or does it? B...
Westport's Finalmente Trattoria, closed after 19 years, to reopen under new owner
After closing last year, one restaurant is set to reemerge in Westport's dining scene this month. Finalmente Trattoria, a family-owned Italian dining spot that closed in May of 2024, is set to reopen under a new owner: Connecticut restaurateur and Italy native Giuseppe Cinque. Cinque, a Milford resident, told CT Insider that he hasn't established a...
Ciao, Innovation! 10 promising Italian startups you should keep and eye on in 2025
Italy, with its deep-rooted cultural heritage and strategic position in Southern Europe, has long been recognised for its contributions to art, design, and manufacturing. Beyond its reputation for historic landmarks and culinary excellence, Italy has been quietly building its profile as a centre for innovation and entrepreneurship. The country’s bl...
Liquidity in Italian bank accounts rises again: almost 20 billion euros more in one year
After two consecutive years of decline, in 2024 the overall balance of savings for families and businesses showed an increase, reaching 1.363.6 billion euros, up 19.8 billion compared to 1.343.8 billion euros in 2023, a growth of 1.5%. This marks a shift in trend compared to the previous two years, during which the erosion of liquid savings was dr...
New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission Presents "Jazz Italian Style" Spring Conference 2025 An Educational Journey into the Italian Influence on Jazz
Saturday, March 22, 2025. 8:30am Registration and Continental Breakfast & (Lunch Included). Rutgers College Avenue Student Center, College Ave Student Center 126 College Avenue New Brunswick, NJ. Free tickets are available now! For more information and to reserve your spot, visit https://bit.ly/42pZSAN The New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission (N...
Culture Lab LIC to debut Italian art exhibition ‘Art Exchange’ on March 6
Culture Lab LIC has announced a new international gallery exhibition featuring Italian art, offering Long Island City residents a chance to explore emerging talents and experience art’s power as a unifying force. “Art Exchange: A Bridge Between Italy & America” will run from Thursday, March 6, until Easter Sunday, April 20, at Culture Lab, located...
Visions of Volterra at the IIC in Los Angeles
March 14 - May 18, 2025. Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles, 1023 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA. On view by appointment, click here. Visions of Volterra invites you on a journey where innovation meets history, unveiling digital preservation efforts in this ancient Italian city. At the heart of the exhibit is Volterra’s recently discovered Rom...
Italy celebrates 550 years of Renaissance genius Michelangelo
Italy is marking the 550th anniversary of the High Renaissance genius Michelangelo with a series of special events and cultural initiatives, centred mainly in Florence. The celebrations begin on Thursday, 550 years after the birth of Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni in the village of Caprese Michelangelo, located about 100 km east of the...
Volunteers needed for The Italian Bowl June 28, 2025 at The Glass Bowl
It’s American-style football, played by teams in the Italian Football League. “This is their Super Bowl,” explained Italian Bowl Board Member Nick Eyde. For the second time, Toledo is set to host The Italian Bowl at The University of Toledo Glass Bowl. In the Summer of 2023, The Italian Bowl came to town thanks in large part to Eyde, who’s a former...