Getting To Know President-Elect Domenick Napoletano
As Brooklyn attorney Domenick Napoletano takes over as president-elect of the New York State Bar Association on June 1, he’s looking to support lawyers who are dealing with the day-to-day concerns that come up in their practices. “What President Richard Lewis and I have talked about is continuity,” said Napoletano. “So that it carries over a period...
Big Shoes to Fill: The Cultural Innovation of Salvatore Ferragamo
The Italian steamship Stampalia seemed enormous to the small dark boy hailing from Bonito, but that didn’t scare him: it seemed only fitting that the vessel was almost as big as his dreams. It was 1915, Salvatore was not 17 yet, and he had only 150 liras in his pocket — about $30. With a suitcase full of his mother’s cooking and a head filled with...
Buddy Valastro AKA “Cake Boss” Is Coming To AC With A New Eatery
Chef Buddy Valastro, aka Cake Boss is ready to not just roll up some dough, but some dice! He is coming to Atlantic City to cook up some goods for us to chow down on. According to NJMonthly.com this guy is a food knockout champ. He stars in and produces a bunch of food TV shows. My man has a best-selling cookbook and rocks social media with more th...
Truffles, Nutella and wine: Take a ready-made rail adventure around Italy’s Piedmont region
Italy’s northwestern Piedmont region is a land of vineyard-draped hills, truffle-filled woods and Michelin-starred restaurants. New rail routes, one of which is already in operation, are making it easier to explore this area by train. This summer, you can ride the rails between the sparkling wine-producing town of Asti and the white truffle capital...
Conversation / Puccini Forever at Opera Festival of Chicago
The Italian Cultural Institute and Opera Festival of Chicago present an inspiring conversation about Giacomo Puccini, on the occasion of the 100th year anniversary of his passing. Specially, we will hear from world renowned tenor Jonathan Tetelman, who just finished singing the role of Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly at the Met, and Oliver Camacho, h...
Sardinia: folk culture, traditions and events
Sardinia is an ancient land, rich in history and traditions. The various dominations it has undergone, together with its geographical position, have contributed to the development of Sardinian culture: complex and fascinating, with original yet conservative traits, clearly visible in its people, who hand it down with pride. The art, culture and tra...
Franciacorta and the MICHELIN Guide sign a 3 years exclusive partnership in the U.S.
Today, Franciacorta announced it will become the exclusive Sparkling Wine Partner of the MICHELIN Guide ceremonies in the U.S. in addition to being a sponsor of the Sommelier of the Year Awards for the next three years. Since 2021, Franciacorta has been a Destination Partner of the MICHELIN Guide in Italy. Franciacorta is now significantly strength...
Celebrate Italian heritage (deliciously) at Newport Italianfest June 13-16 in Festival Park - free to all
Celebrate Italian heritage at Newport (KY) Italianfest from June 13-16, at Newport Festival Park with free admission for all — and where “everybody’s Italian.” Enjoy a local, iconic festival — with a vibrant atmosphere, live entertainment, delicious Italian cuisine, and stunning Ohio River views. Fun and festivities for the whole family. Founded in...
New Italian market and wine store opening in Olympia from chefs behind Bar Gran Sasso
Chefs who've worked at Terra, Enzo's and Bar Gran Sasso have teamed up to establish Alimentari Don Luigi, a new Italian wine and grocery store that's slated to open on June 20 at 11 a.m. Located in Suite C of 612 Whaley Street, Columbia (SC), Don Luigi's wooden-accented, chocolate-brown walls display over 120 unique bottles of wine — at least one,...
Fundraiser to benefit Father Capodanno Catholic Academy set for June 24 at Flagship Brewery
Longtime Staten Island entertainer Al Lambert, with the Janice Friedman Quartet, will perform at the Flagship Brewery in Tompkinsville (Staten Island, NY) on Monday evening June 24. Proceeds, in part, will benefit the Father Capodanno Catholic Academy to provide scholarships for a new student or to keep a present student in the school. Janice Frie...
Elections boost Meloni ahead of G7 summit and EU negotiations
The day after… the European elections and a few days before the G7 summit in Puglia, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was the only leader of a major EU country to emerge and be strengthened from the vote. Her party, Fratelli d’Italia (ECR), won 28.8% of the vote, an increase from 26% in the 2022 general election, which confirms its first place...
The most beautiful beaches in Puglia: 10 unmissable places to discover
Apulia's 10 most beautiful beaches, with their fascinating variety of landscapes ranging from fine sands to imposing cliffs, are a must-see destination for every type of traveller. These coastlines, lapped by crystal-clear waters, stretch over 800 kilometres, offering a unique experience that combines nature, history and culture in one magnificent...