Sardinia: The Mediterranean isle where hikers stay for free
Renowned for its pristine beaches and dramatic granite cliffs, the Italian island of Sardinia has long been known as a jet-setters' paradise. But away from the mega yachts and glitterati of its glamorous Costa Smeralda resort, much of the Mediterranean's second-largest island remains a rugged, unspoiled wilderness waiting to be explored. Now, a...
Sweet Dreams Come True: Venchi Opens First Chocogelateria On Long Island
On June 8, Venchi, the renowned Italian chocolate and gelato maker—which many people know from trips to Italy—opened its first Chocogelateria on Long Island at Roosevelt Field. It is located on the main level in the Macy’s wing across from the Apple Store. With 145 years of expertise in chocolate making, Venchi’s history dates back to 1878 when Sil...
8 (Unconventional) Architectural Spots to Visit in Liguria
Think of Ligurian architecture and you’ll most likely imagine brightly colored houses stacked precariously on top of one another and suspended over the bright blue sea. These painted houses may be one of the most iconic architectures of the region (not to mention in all of Italy), but there’s much more to the region’s design than these confetti-col...
Anna Mondardo at Left Bank Books for Author Talk & Signing
Left Bank Books invites the public to a free talk and book signing by writer and university professor Anna Monardo on Tuesday, July 9, at 6:30 pm. Her recently released memoir, After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage, tells the story of two marriages undone by a dowry and the fallout from that rift on three generations of a Southern Itali...
One day trip from Venice: top 5 itineraries between hidden gems and iconic places
Would you like to organize a one day trip from Venice? You are enjoying your wonderful holiday, when at a certain point you decide that you want to visit something outside the city of the Biennale. You have already planned what to see in the city with the Venice Pass and have already taken advantage of its benefits. So, you immediately set off on y...
Petterino’s Opens New Pasticceria In The Loop
Freshly baked pastries, coffee, breakfast and deli sandwiches, pizza, wine, and more are all on the menu at the new Petterino’s Pasticceria in the heart of Chicago’s Loop and Theatre District. Corporate executive chef John Boudouvas joined us with a taste. Serving handcrafted UMBRIA coffee and a delectable array of freshly baked pastries, breakfast...
Vicenza, what to see: 10 places in the city of Palladio
Vicenza, founded in the 2nd century B.C., prospered under Venetian rule from the early 15th century to the late 18th century. Famous for its architectural heritage, the city holds the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to the works of Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio (Padua, 1508 - Maser, 1580), who created the unmistakable style prese...
Italian history and culture are celebrated
In a colorful and joyous evening sponsored by the Italian Language Department on June 7, Italian Night at West Orange High School celebrated not only Italian UNESCO sites, but the retirement of beloved Italian teacher Vincenza Amabile. “This year’s Italian Night showcased Italy’s rich cultural heritage by featuring its UNESCO World Heritage sites,”...
Italian PDO, PGI cheese exports to the USA continue to rise
In 2023, exports of Italian PDO and PGI cheeses to the US exceeded 30,000 tonnes, marking a 3% increase from the previous year. Sales of these geographically certified dairy products posted an average value growth of 7%, reaching a turnover of €390 million. The first quarter of 2024 has seen double-digit growth in sales of Grana Padano PDO, Parmigi...
Don't be quiet! It's time to shout 'Viva St. Pietro!' again
This week, the joyous cries of “Viva San Pietro!” will ring out through St. Peter’s Square in Gloucester (MA) and beyond for the 97th annual St. Peter’s Fiesta, an expression of faith, family and fun sponsored by the city’s Italian-American fishing community since 1927. The five-day celebration highlighting the diverse heritage, history and traditi...
Italian American Baseball Stars Honored in Italy
What do Yogi Berra, Joe Garagiola, Frank Crespi and Jim Pisoni have in common? The four baseball legends have been immortalized on a mural in Cuggiono, Italy! All four were born during the period 1918 to 1929 on “The Hill”, the Italian American neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, to parents who had emigrated from western Lombardy. During the late...
The World Series of Bocce: A Celebration of Sport, Family and Community
The World Series of Bocce: A Celebration of Sport, Family and Community is a documentary short that captures the intense competition at the annual World Series of Bocce tournament in Rome, New York, while highlighting the event’s economic, social and community impact. For one weekend in July, teams from across the U.S. and Canada and thousands of s...