Trabocchi Coast: 10 reasons to visit Abruzzo’s hidden treasure
Picture this: a stretch of coastline where the blue shades of the sea blend with the sky, and as you wander along the shore, the salty breeze mingles with the aroma of freshly cooked seafood from the kitchens of seaside restaurants. And there, right before your eyes, the trabocchi come into view – ancient fishing machines standing proudly along the...
Cardiologist and sports collector DePace named a South Jersey Man of the Year
Dr. Nicholas L. DePace, a nationally known cardiologist, researcher, author and collector of sports memorabilia, was one of nine men recognized as Men of the Year in the November issue of South Jersey Magazine. In announcing the honorees, the magazine’s editors stated that they have one trait in common: “a desire to make a difference and to uplift...
Best cities to live in Italy for families
Moving to Italy with family in tow is one of those ideas that sounds like a daydream, but it’s a more grounded and rewarding choice than you might imagine. Beyond the visions of la dolce vita, Italy offers a lifestyle that is genuinely family-centric. Children are welcomed everywhere, community ties run deep, and life often revolves around good foo...
An Evening With Francis Ford Coppola
When: Sunday, July 20, 2025 Doors Open 6PM • SHOWTIME 7PM - Where: Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre • Basie Center Campus • 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, New Jersey Legendary director, Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, The Outsiders) is bringing his monumental 2024 film, MEGALOPOLIS, to select cities across the country. This e...
Umbricelli, Umbria's chubby hand-rolled spaghetti
Summer is here, and with it a familiar tale of two seasons: A season of simplicity, favoring food made with few, fresh ingredients and very little time. And a season of sociality, embracing thoughtful, unhurried meals made for gathering and spending warm evenings outdoors. In my house, this is generally an either/or situation—I’m either drizzling o...
DePaul women’s basketball coach Jill Pizzotti
A standout basketball player from middle school through college, Jill Pizzotti’s lifelong desire to lead from the sidelines propelled her to the pinnacle of the collegiate world when she was tapped to helm DePaul’s women’s team. Jill M. Pizzotti, who will begin her first season as head coach of the DePaul Blue Demons women’s basketball team this fa...
This Is the Actual *Best* Time to Travel to Italy, Per a Travel Expert
You can never go wrong with a trip to Italy. With rich culture and history dating back centuries—millennia, even—the country is rife with so much to see, do and of course, eat. Trust me on this; I spent a week and a half in Rome with my family and we barely covered any ground. Same when I was in Milan. While a sun-drenched summer getaway to the boo...
Dr. Nancy Caronia Named Paul and Ann Rubino Endowed Professorship of Italian American Studies
The College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago has announced that Dr. Nancy Caronia will start on August 11, 2025, as a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of English, as the Paul and Ann Rubino Endowed Professorship of Italian American Studies. Dr. Caronia earned her PhD in English and cultural studies from the Univer...
Who was Giotto and why is he so important for the city of Florence?
The skyline of Florence is undoubtedly characterized by the majestic Dome of the Cathedral, the work of Brunelleschi, and the elegant, superb Bell Tower designed by Giotto. The latter was not only an architect but one of the most innovative artists of his time because he revolutionized painting in the 1300s by introducing naturalness in the gesture...
Owner of Mandola’s Italian Kitchen Celebrates 50 Years Since Opening First Restaurant
Amongst the loud chatter of families and the comforting smell of freshly-cooked pasta, Damien Mandola floats from table to table, cheerfully greeting his many customers at Mandola’s Italian Kitchen in Bee Cave. International sports team flags drift down from the rafters and old family photos decorate the walls of the charming restaurant, which feel...
Italian wine creates a network in the United States: “wine2wine” in Chicago with Vinitaly.Usa n. 2
Italian wine exports worldwide, while remaining positive in the first quarter of 2025, as reported by WineNews analyzing Istat data, are losing ground and the impression is that the trend may change in the next surveys. Attention is largely focused on the United States, Italy’s historic leading trading partner and leader in wine exports from Italy....
Nuova legge sulla cittadinanza: cosa pensano gli italoamericani? Two passports, One heart
Comunque la si pensi, è difficile negare che dal gennaio di quest’anno il rapporto transatlantico sia entrato in una nuova fase della sua vita. Questo senza che cambi il mood di fondo, ovvero che le relazioni tra Europa e Stati Uniti sono state, sono e continueranno ad essere fondamentali, per entrambe le parti. Noi di We the Italians siamo da semp...