The Beautiful Destination With Italy's Best Medieval City Experience
Want to relax and bask in the tranquility of an Italian hillside? How about taking it one step further and enjoying a uniquely Italian historical experience as well? Look no further than Siena, a city atop three hills crowned Italy's best medieval city experience by Rick Steves, a European travel expert. Siena is one of the must-visit spots in Tusc...
Feast of San Gennaro 2024 starts this week in Little Italy
New York City’s Little Italy will fill with the scent of food this week as the Feast of San Gennaro returns for another season. The feast, now in its 98th year, kicks off Thursday with the Blessing of the Stands at 6 p.m. The festivities will last through Sept. 22 on Mulberry Street between Canal and Houston Streets. Throughout the week, the stree...
Pasta market to grow by a third in North America
Pasta means history. It is one of the most mature food categories. Ingrained in the development of human civilization. There is no clear evidence of when exactly pasta started existing. Some trace it back to the 4th century B.C. seen in Etruscan tombs. Some others claim Marco Polo introduced pasta to Italy 13th century after returning from the Far...
Vallagarina, what to see: the 10 places not to miss
Vallagarina, one of the most fascinating valleys in Trentino, is a destination that combines natural beauty, thousands of years of history, plenty of art , and a vibrant food and wine culture. Located along the course of the Adige River, Vallagarina (also Val Lagarina) is the last mountainous part of the Adige Valley before the river reaches the pl...
Italian Polymer Additives Supplier Sets Up Shop in Florida
Italy-based polymer additives supplier Sabo announced this week the establishment of a subsidiary in Orlando, FL. Sabo International Americas joins the company’s three other locations in Europe and Asia, further reinforcing its global presence and role in the polymer additives market, the company said in a press release distributed on Sept. 4. The...
The Gorla district, Milan's “Little Paris”
Milan, we all know it, is full of life, culture, and surprises. Considered by many the most cosmopolitan and international city in Italy, it is famous for its fashion, colorful urban life, and fashionably iconic locations, likeLa Scala theater, or the Triangolo della Moda. But, beyond the well-known paths of its city center, you’ll find neighborho...
Savory Sicilian: A taste of southern Italy comes to Scalo in Nob Hill
Popular Nob Hill dining spot, Scalo, is exploring a new concept. Diners will see a Sicilian focus on the restaurant’s reimagined menu. Other new features include a Chef’s Table, intimate seating area inside Scalo’s wine room and a bistro-focused bar area. Cooking classes also are part of the reenvisioned Scalo, 3500 Central Ave. SE. The restaurant...
The pretty seaside town constantly named one of Europe's best despite not having a beach
Overlooking the glistening waters of the Bay of Naples, Sorrento offers visitors a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage, making it an ideal destination for travellers seeking both relaxation and exploration. One of the first things you'll notice in Sorrento is the imposing silhouette of Mount Vesuvius, overlooking the region. This...
Columbus Day Parade to Feature Geed as a Grand Marshal
Former News12 anchor Doug Geed will help lead the Columbus Day Parade on Oct. 13, joining three others serving as grand marshals. Butch Yamali, president of Dover Group Business Company, and Marisol and Biagio Isgro, Jr., the state president of Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, will also seve as grand marshals. The parade route will re...
The Future of Italian Bubbles
In a rural corner of northern Italy’s Lombardy region, you don’t have to go far from the highway to see the future of Italian sparkling wine. Here, in the upper thigh of the Italian boot, about 40 miles south of Milan, if you head up into the sparsely populated foothills of the Apennine Mountains and past the concrete shells of abandoned 20th-centu...
Casa Stellina Ristorante Of Farmingdale Celebrates Grand Opening
Casa Stellina Ristorante celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday afternoon. The Italian restaurant is at 300 Main St., Farmingdale. Sabrina Milana, daughter of owner Tom Milana, said the first few months have been "better than any of us could have ever expected." "We are really happy about all the positive feedba...
An Exclusive Peek Inside Ansaldo, Teatro alla Scala's Workshop of Wonders
They didn’t just appear there on stage overnight, you know. The gilded interiors of Don Carlo’s Baroque palace, Juliet’s Veronese balcony, the midnight blue velvet gown Maria Callas wore in her role as Anne Boleyn in 1957. Every set, sculpture, and immaculately crafted costume that captivates audiences on stage at Milan’s beloved Teatro alla Scala ...