Twin border towns reunited in Italy and Slovenia for capital of culture
The sunny terrace of Mama Angela wine bar is the perfect spot from which to appreciate the splendour of Gorizia’s Piazza della Vittoria. My train from Venice took more than two hours to chug its way here, and I now find it hard to believe I am still in Italy. I’m sipping a delicious Slovene orange wine, other customers are mostly chatting in local...
Buca di Beppo files for bankruptcy, plans to keep remaining 44 locations open
Days after closing more than a dozen restaurants, Italian American restaurant chain Buca di Beppo has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company, known for serving big portions to large groups and its kitschy decor, said it intends to use the bankruptcy process to restructure its operations and keep 44 locations open, including restaur...
How to visit Villa Borghese: the neoclassic gem of Rome
Villa Borghese is located in the heart of Rome city center, with its monumental main entrance located in Piazzale Flaminio close to Piazza del Popolo. Built in the XVII century by the cardinal Scipione Borghese, nephew of Pope Paul V, Villa Borghese is one of the biggest park of the eternal city and the only one site of the old town included in the...
Restoration project preserves a bit of Omaha’s Little Italy, coincides with milestone events
In the heart of Little Italy, an old brick retail shop opened by one of Nebraska’s early Italian immigrant couples nearly a century ago is being resurrected. It won’t be the Caniglia Dry Goods of yesteryear. But the small structure will have definite ties to the cobbler and his wife whose family sold shoes and clothing there for more than 50 years....
Palermo and its protector Santa Rosalia: a tribute to the city and its patron saint
While Sicily’s most active volcanoes, Stromboli and Etna, had been continuously rumbling for several days, Palermo was celebrating the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the relics of Rosalia Sinibaldi, known as Santa Rosalia, the patron saint of Palermo, affectionately called Santuzza by the devout Palermitans. Last year, during the 399th anniv...
Two Italian Brothers Just Opened a Soulful Calabrian Restaurant in Los Feliz
Los Angeles’s booming Italian restaurant scene is something of a chicken-and-egg situation. Whether it’s Angelenos’ tremendous appetite for pasta fueling the proliferation of Italian restaurants or an abundance of Italian restaurants that inspire the craving, there’s no denying that Italian food has flourished around town. The latest newcomer to jo...
Olympics | Italian pair Bacosi/Rossetti claim skeet mixed team gold
Shooters Diana Bacosi and Gabriele Rossetti of Italy defeated Austen Smith and Vincent Hancock of the United States 45-44 to win gold in the skeet mixed team as the event made its Olympic debut here on Monday. Rossetti, individual winner at Rio 2016, and Bacosi led in the qualification with 149 hits earlier on Monday, equaling the world record. The...
Heritage, Service and Excellence Celebrated at UNICO National Gala
The illustrious UNICO National 101st Annual Convention & Italian American Awards Gala was a remarkable celebration of exceptional leadership and profound contributions. Among the distinguished honorees was Ralph LaRossa, Chair, President, and CEO of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG). Recognized for his substantial achievements, LaRossa re...
Italy's D'Amato claims balance beam gold, Biles finishes fifth
Italian gymnast Alice D'Amato emerged as the surprise champion on the balance beam at the Paris Olympics on Monday after favorite Simone Biles surprisingly fell off the 10cm wide apparatus during the final to finish out of the medals. With a clean routine devoid of any major errors, D'Amato earned 14.366 points, enough to win her gold. Zhou Yaqin o...
Pendolino is Chastain’s New-ish Neighborhood Spot in Atlanta
Restaurant industry veteran Kevin Maxey carries quite the resume for having selected a “neighborhood” at the juncture of Buckhead meeting Sandy Springs. Maxey counts his experience at Tom Collicchio’s Gramercy Tavern and Craft (wasn’t there a Craft attempt here on Peachtree east of the Waldorf?), as well as the Ford Fry group locally. Here, his Pen...
Tellaro Culinary Delights: Unveiling Ligurian Cuisine Secrets
Nestled along the rugged coastline of Liguria, Italy, lies the picturesque village of Tellaro. Known for its stunning views of the Ligurian Sea and its charming narrow streets lined with colorful buildings, Tellaro offers more than just breathtaking scenery—it is also a haven for food enthusiasts eager to indulge in authentic Italian cuisine. No cu...
Italian airshow team to perform over VB Oceanfront
The 75th anniversary of NATO is this year, and to celebrate, various US military display teams and international display teams will be participating in an airshow over the Virginia Beach Oceanfront on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The show is one of several stops for the Italian Air Force’s Freece Tricolori, who are currently on a North American Tour. This...