A brand-new 7-day hiking trail is now open in Italy
Italy is certainly addressing its problem with tourist numbers, with authorities implementing everything from a tourist tax in Venice to an ice cream ban in Milan. But it’s not all about restrictions – the government is working on spotlighting lesser-known destinations to encourage more sustainable tourism, too. One of the vintage tourist train ro...
Brentwood’s Most Enduring Italian Chef Is Back in Action at the New Osteria Vera
Nicola Mastronardi, the former chef of the now-closed Vincenti restaurant, is back in Brentwood with a new Italian restaurant called Osteria Vera, which opened on May 20 in the former Pecorino space on San Vicente Boulevard. In addition to a mostly new menu, the interior has been majorly refreshed, with hardwood floors replacing carpet and varnishe...
Spilotro enjoys 'second career' at Casa camp
Defining her identity and pinpointing where she feels most at home — in Italy or the United States — has never been easy for Raffaella Spilotro, the director of the children’s summer camp at Casa Italia in Stone Park. That’s because, for the first nine years of her life, Spilotro grew up in Capurso, a small town in the province of Bari, Puglia, wit...
The Great Grain War of Liguria: A Comprehensive History of Farinata (and Where to Eat It)
While many (many!) come to Italy for the well-known wheat-based favorites like pizza and pasta, Liguria has a rich culture of non-wheat-based foods, the topography of the region being particularly inhospitable to growing the grain. Here, rather, you’ll find chestnuts milled into flour and rolled into tagliatelle, delicious with funghi, and, most im...
Retiring in Italy: a dream that can become true
Italy’s blend of rich cultural heritage and varied cost of living makes it an appealing destination for retirees. Travel + Leisure conducted extensive research, including interviews with local residents and frequent travelers, and engaged with online communities such as the Retired Expats in Italy Facebook group, where members share invaluable insi...
Rossini Conservatory and Pesaro Film Festival celebrate the 100th anniversary of Henry Mancini's birth
For Pesaro Italian Capital of Culture 2024, June 21 will mark a triple anniversary: the 60th Pesaro International New Cinema Festival, the 30th year of the Music Festival, and the centenary of Henry Mancini's birth. It will be these three anniversaries that will characterize the Mancini 100 concert organized by the Rossini Conservatory of Pesaro in...
"When We Were Bandini". Humor and Satire in John Fante's American Dream - by Emanuele Pettener
John Fante's work has consistently delved into profound themes, including the elusive American Dream, the delicate psychology of immigrants, and the intricate dynamics of Italian American families. This study reveals the ingenious manner in which Fante employs humor and satire as powerful rhetorical devices to breathe life into his Italian, Italian...
1000 Miglia with NIAF to promote Italy in America
Two realities that share many values, an important pairing precisely to emphasize how the "Freccia Rossa" - one of the most prestigious and best-known Italian brands in the world - is proposed as a further symbol of Made in Italy in the United States. 1000 Miglia - defined by Enzo Ferrari as the most beautiful race in the world - is much more than...
Popular Italian deli Uncle Nicky's sets opening date on South Lamar
A casual Austin Italian staple is almost ready to open its South Lamar location, and it's hard to stay casual about it. After nearly a year of anticipation and construction, Uncle Nicky's is opening at 2121 South Lamar Blvd., next to Loro Asian Smokehouse, on June 22. Uncle Nicky's, a deli and brunch spot in Hyde Park, has gained a loyal following...
Job Announcement: Part-Time Italian Teacher Needed in Orlando for the 2024-2025 School Year
Renaissance Evolution seeks a dedicated part-time Italian teacher to join our Orlando, FL, team for the 2024-2025 school year. This position will require teaching Monday through Friday with an hourly payment of $55.00. Application Deadline: Please submit your application by July 1, 2024.Key Responsibilities: Teach the Italian language and culture t...
Discovery of ancient ruins in Rome will not stop Jubilee 2025 tunnel
A major infrastructural project near the Vatican is still on track to open in time for Jubilee Year 2025 despite the discovery of important archaeological finds, Rome's mayor said on Friday. The remains of an ancient Roman laundry were unearthed during excavations to build an underpass in Piazza Pia, located between Castel S. Angelo and Via della C...
The Late Rev. Roberto Balducelli Honored with Ceremonial Street Re-Naming in Wilmington, DE
Mayor Mike Purzycki was joined Sunday by elected officials and religious leaders to dedicate a portion of the 1700 block of West Ninth Street as “Rev. Roberto Balducelli Way.” The ceremony honoring the late pastor of St. Anthony’s Church, who passed away in August 2013 one day shy of his 100th birthday, came on the last day of the 2024 St. Anthony’...