Talina Osteria Brings Taste Of Italy To Babylon
This new Long Island restaurant will have you exclaiming, “È fantastico!” Step inside Talina Osteria in Babylon, and you’ll find yourself transported to Italy’s Romagna region, where rustic charm, handmade pastas, and family traditions take center stage. The eatery – located at 376 Deer Park Road – held its grand opening in mid September under the...
‘I’m always working’: Italy’s centenarian barista on her longevity
Anna Possi answers the phone in the cafe but immediately asks to call her back. “I have a customer,” she says. It’s mid-afternoon and Possi, who owns Bar Centrale in Nebbiuno, a small town overlooking Lake Maggiore in northern Italy, has been serving coffee since 7am. She usually finishes at 7pm. It’s an average working day for a barista in Italy,...
Candice Guardino To Tape Comedy Special ITALIAN BRED At Two River Theater
Candice Guardino, is set to tape her comedy special, “Italian Bred” on January 18th, 2025 at in Red Bank, New Jersey. Produced by Anthony Street Productions. Sam Brownfield (Jim Gaffigan's Comedy Monster, Comedy Dynamics) will direct Guardino's Theatrical Comedy. This hilarious and heartwarming hit show is a“A Must See”. With years of sold out show...
The Ancient Romans: precursors to GPS
In the contemporary era, many individuals rely heavily on GPS navigation systems for even the simplest journeys, such as visiting a new grocery store. This dependence often leads to curiosity about how ancient civilizations, particularly the Romans, managed extensive travel and maintained their vast empire without the aid of modern, scaled maps. Th...
Welcome to the Albuquerque Italian Culture and Language Group
The mission of the Albuquerque Italian Culture and Language Group is to preserve, celebrate and advance the culture, language and heritage of Albuquerque’s Italian community by providing a welcoming and supportive environment for Italians and lovers of Italy to network and share, speak the language, and form friendships. Meetings are based on sever...
Lambrusco di Sorbara: from today, the bubbles from Emilia Romagna are also white
The world of wine is evolving, driven by consumers seeking fresher, lighter options and the impacts of climate change influencing vineyard practices. In this context, Lambrusco—a sparkling red wine renowned worldwide—is embracing innovation. Notably, the Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC will now include a white version, produced from Lambrusco grapes vinif...
This pioneer in health care is a true son of Italy who leads from his Italian American heart
Dr. Nicholas De Pace is the only child of Italian American parents, 100 percent Italian and undeniably one of a kind. Practicing the art and science of medicine for 46 years now, his story begins with his father’s parents immigrating from Naples; and his mother’s from Cosenza and Sicily, by way of Argentina. They all settled in Newark, N.J., in St....
La Befana: Italy’s Beloved Broomstick Rider
In Italy, the festive season doesn’t truly end until January 6th, the day of the Epiphany. This holiday is celebrated with unique traditions, the most famous being the legend of La Befana. A figure deeply rooted in Italian culture, La Befana is depicted as an elderly woman flying on a broomstick, carrying a sack filled with treats for well-behaved...
ECHO Goes Italian For New Year’s Celebration
It may still be the holiday season, but Energy Corridor of Houston Orchestra (ECHO) is unplugging the Christmas machine and prepping for the new year Italian style. On Friday, the organization will present ‘A Night In Italy,’ featuring great italian arias and Italian food at the Hyatt Regency Houston West.The exciting and Romantic Italian music, co...
Taste Atlas: The Top 16 Best Pasta Dishes in the World Are Italian!
Taste Atlas, the renowned gastronomic guide, recently published a ranking of the 100 best pasta dishes in the world, based on 16,879 reviews. Italian dishes dominate the list, occupying all of the top 16 positions. On the podium we find pasta dishes from Piedmont, Sicily and Sardinia. Here are the 16 Italian dishes at the top of the ranking. Tajari...
Italian American Sport Club award dinner, scholarships awarded
An awards dinner was held at the Italian American Sport Club this past weekend in Gates. Several folks and groups were recognized for their contributions to the community. The special event honored Frank DiMino. His donations have helped with building improvements, a new parking lot and even a bocce ball court. In addition, roughly $25,000 was dist...
The super guide to Italian frying
“Everything tastes better when fried”: and how to disagree with this proverb, as old as Italy, that we all keep repeating when we talk about food. The smell, the crispy texture, the warm and velvety filling (when present) are an irresistible mix and everything takes on a different essence. Frittura is undoubtedly a landmark of Italian gastronomic c...