East Passyunk Launches Italian Passeggiata, New Weekly Happy Hour and Sidewalk Market
Get ready to sip, savor, shop and stroll this summer during a new Italian-inspired tradition in one of Philadelphia's most famous neighborhoods. East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District will present Passyunk Passeggiata every Thursday, from July 11th to August 31st, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, at 40+ locations. The weekly happy hour and sidewa...
Remake of Sergio Leone’s Clint Eastwood Starrer ‘Fistful of Dollars’ in the Works
Sergio Leone’s A Fistful of Dollars, starring Clint Eastwood, is set for a remake now in development. The 1964 classic film created the “spaghetti Western” and was itself a remake of Akira Korosawa’s 1961 Yojimbo. The latest version will come from Gianni Nunnari and Simon Horseman’s Euro Gang Entertainment and Italian production partner, Enzo Sisti...
Italian Speaker of the House of Deputies Lorenzo Fontana in Washington DC
The 75th Anniversary NATO meeting kicked off yesterday in Washington DC, with the participation of a large delegation from Italy, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Senate leader Ignazio LoRussa, Speaker of the House of Deputies Onorevole Lorenzo Fontana and other officials. Two days ago at Villa Firenze, Ambassador Mariangela Zappia’s reside...
Jasmine Paolini becomes first Italian woman to reach semifinals of Wimbledon in Open Era
Jasmine Paolini has stormed past Emma Navarro, 6-2, 6-1, to reach the semifinals of Wimbledon for the first time in her career. And it’s historic—she’s the first Italian woman to reach the semifinals of Wimbledon in the Open Era. She was the fifth Italian woman in the Open Era to reach the quarterfinals at the grass-court major, but the four who pr...
Wine-Tasting plus Opera & Broadway: Cristina Fontanelli and Her Fabulous Friends at Duck Walk Vineyard North
In the great tradition of the last 30+ years, Opera and Broadway favorites will once again come to the North Fork of Long Island through Opera & Broadway of the Hampton’s annual concert “Cristina Fontanelli and Her Fabulous Friends” taking place on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at Duck Walk Vineyard North, 44535 Main Rd., Southold, NY 11971...
Did you know that the first life jacket was invented by the Romans?
We all know that life jackets are a crucial device for water safety, but not many among un may be aware that their origins are ancient and … Italian. The concept of buoyancy aids can be traced back to ancient times, with one of the earliest accounts involving the Roman scholar and soldier, Pliny the Elder, who documented how Roman soldiers used in...
Alessandro Pendinelli, the chef who brings La Voglia of Italian cuisine to New York.
There are few restaurants that do hundreds of covers in Italy, a country where the dining industry has always been undersized. Everything is different across the ocean, where one may find it possible to lead the orchestra for an audience both large and generous, lured by the charm of Italian cuisine. It happened to Alessandro Pendinelli, who, prio...
7 things to do in Alassio like a local
For many English visitors, the spark was ignited in the 19th century. Hillside villas, dreamlike gardens, an extensive collection of books and artworks, and a tennis club are part of the rich historical legacy of that period. According to legend, it was the ancient romantic retreat of a princess and a soldier. In current popular and tourist culture...
Tre Dita brings Italian steakhouse fare to Marriott’s St. Regis Chicago
Tre Dita and Bar Tre Dita opened in March at the St. Regis in collaboration with two-time James Beard-nominated chef Evan Funke and Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. Tre Dita marks the Los Angeles-based Funke’s first Chicago restaurant. Italian for “three fingers,” Tre Dita refers to Funke’s precise thickness of a properly cut Bistecca alla Fioren...
Italian seaside town named the best place in Europe to visit this year has a rich history
A charming Italian city is considered one of the top European destinations to visit this summer, with its landmark being voted as the country’s finest. Situated on the stunning Ionian Sea, Taranto boasts a rich history that makes it a must-see location. The city remains a significant commercial port and serves as the primary naval base for Italy. I...
Frecce Tricolori to pay a rare visit to Chicago
The skies above the Chicago lakefront will be painted green, white and red this month when the Frecce Tricolori pay an aerial visit. The legendary military aerobatic team will put on a 20-minute show at 9 a.m. on July 27 above the Balbo Monument just east of Soldier Field. Their performance will coincide with the 91st anniversary of Italo Balbo’s h...
Reservations open for Italy’s first luxury train
The luxury rail service features eight different one-to-two-night itineraries spanning the country. It is a multi-party partnership between Italian hospitality group Arsenale, Orient Express, Trenitalia, Fondazione FS and Treni Turistici Italiani TTI. La Dolce Vita Orient Express comes close to the arrival of the first two Orient Express hotels in...