The Boston Food & Wine Festival Brings a Taste of Italy to New England
If you know only one thing about Italian culture, it’s probably that food is woven into every aspect of daily life. If you know two things, it might be the fact that food and wine go hand-in-hand. An Italian meal isn’t complete without wine, whether it’s a simple table wine or a nuanced Barolo. In my family, even young children enjoy a taste with t...
The Italian Consulate in Detroit announces appointment of Christopher M. Caputo as Honorary Consul in Tennessee
The Italian Consulate in Detroit is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher M. Caputo as the Honorary Consul of Italy to the State of Tennessee. In this esteemed role, Mr. Caputo will work closely with the Italian government to strengthen and expand Italy's economic, cultural, and diplomatic footprint in Tennessee. "The appointment of Ch...
Film Screening of Cabrini
When: Thursday, March 6, 6 – 8:30 p.m - Where: Keating First Auditorium, 441 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458 Join Campus Ministry, the Center for Religion and Culture, the Curran Center for American Catholic Studies, and the Jesuit community at Fordham Rose Hill for a film screening of the movie Cabrini. The film depicts the life of a Catholic m...
How To Spend A Weekend in Cefalù, Sicily
Thanks to its rich history and vibrant culture, Sicily is an island full of intrigue. While cities like Palermo and Taormina often steal the spotlight, Cefalù is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Perched on the island’s northern coast, this charming town offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and historic allure, making it an idyllic destina...
Cimabue, the genius Italian painter eclipsed by Giotto
Only a dozen of his works are known to exist, along with a few frescoes and mosaics in Assisi and Florence. Almost nothing is known about this 13th-century Italian painter, and even the meaning of his nickname, Cimabue (pronounced chee-mah-BOO-eh), remains a mystery. Who was he really? It's his works, the only witnesses to his genius, that allow us...
Standout high school centerfielder Josh Colaizzi
Among all the athletic luminaries honored at the 2024 Chicago Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame ceremony gala in November, Josh Colaizzi was the only one too young to enjoy a celebratory glass of wine. Colaizzi, 17, took home the evening’s Future Star Award for all the baseball accomplishments he’s managed to rack up as a teen. Colaizzi, a cente...
Firefighters: an “invention” of ancient Rome
Given the challenges faced by firefighters in Los Angeles while battling the ongoing wildfires, it seems both timely and fitting to honor their bravery, dedication, and commitment by looking into the origins of their profession, origins that have a very strong Italian connection. Indeed, as with many foundational aspects of modern society, the con...
Tao Group's new Caramella brings a groovy taste of Italy to Planet Hollywood
Tao Group Hospitality has left its luxurious stamp on too many concepts to count. The Tao touch is evident in all the little details: lush decor; intimate, if not outright sexy atmosphere; the unspoken expectation that you’re here to dine, but in a few hours you’ll be ready to dance. Beauty & Essex, Lavo, Stanton Social Prime—they all have those de...
Pila: The italian ski resort breaking the Alpine mould
While most Alpine ski resorts focus on sustainability and scaling back expansion, Pila in Italy is quietly bucking the trend, offering skiers something fresh and exciting. At a time when new pistes across Europe are rare, this hidden gem in the Aosta Valley is leading the way with thoughtful growth and modernisation. Why Alpine resorts are slowing...
For military, movies and more, this uniform maker keeps the accent on quality
Anthony D’Alessandro is justifiably proud of a lot of things. There’s his designation as a cavaliere – a knight of merit – by the Italian government. There’s the quality of the uniforms that he makes – almost all of the uniforms for America’s military branches, plus more for military academies, local first responders and the occasional Hollywood mo...
Explore Tuscany’s 120 medieval villages: Where knights roamed and time stands still
In the rolling hills of central Italy lies a land where time seems to stand still. Tuscany, with its medieval villages perched atop sun-drenched hills, offers a journey back to an era of knights, castles, and timeless beauty. Did you know that Tuscany boasts over 120 medieval villages, each with its own unique story and charm? Let’s embark on a cap...
Mother and son offer Italian sandwiches at new spot near Tulane University in New Orleans
Sometimes a sandwich is just a sandwich. And sometimes, it’s so much more. That’s how it’s worked out for Lisa Greenleaf and her son Jack Greenleaf, who recently opened their specialty Italian sandwich business Lunch Uptown at Broadway and Zimpel streets, right next door to the long-time college hang-out The Boot. Last year the duo started with pop...