Hoboken’s St. Ann Italian Festival is Back for 2024
A beloved local event is returning to the Mile Square for 2024. St. Ann’s Italian Festival, an annual happening that features Italian eats (including the infamous zeppoles), music, kiddie rides, a beer garden, and more, is returning for its 114th year at 704 Jefferson Street in Hoboken. Read on for details about the 2024 St. Ann Italian Festival in...
Italian coffee leads the way
Few things unify Italians quite like coffee, a symbol of Made-in-Italy renowned worldwide. This belief isn’t a mere stereotype but a deeply ingrained conviction among nearly all Italians, underscoring their enduring connection with this beverage. The latest survey by AstraRicerche for the Consorzio Promozione Caffè affirms this, highlighting the va...
A Spirited Affair for Bar Convent Brooklyn by the Italian Trade Agency
The Italian Trade Agency is organizing the upcoming edition of Bar Convent Brooklyn on June 10, 2024, from 6-8 PM at Mirror Bar in the Arlo Williamsburg Hotel. At Bar Convent Brooklyn, bar and beverage professionals are invited to network with peers and learn about new trends, techniques and products in the domestic and international markets. Atten...
You can eat truffle dug up in front of you by a snuffing dog in an Italian village
The treasures of Tuscany have been a long-time lure for us Brits. For centuries this central Italian region has been a magnet for lovers of history, high art, fine food and breathtaking scenery – so popular, in fact, part of it was tagged “Chiantishire”. With its golden rolling slopes, fortressed hilltop towns and winding roads – elegantly lined wi...
Wickliffe Italian-American Club hosts first Heritage Day event
The Wickliffe Italian-American Club recently hosted their first Italian-American Heritage Day, an event they hope to expand on in the coming years. Located at 29717 Euclid Ave., the club’s free event took place June 1 and featured pony rides, face painting and a balloon artist for children, as well as a bocce target game for kids to learn how to pl...
Historical Crafts are part of our Made in Italy, too: the Cereria Medievale di Bevagna
In the little town of Bevagna, Umbria, we find an example of long-lasting Made in Italy craftsmanship, established almost 800 years ago. The Cereria Medievale di Bevagna, founded in 1250, carries its age with nonchalance. As part of the broader cultural initiative within the Mercato delle Gaite, this workshop revives the ancient art of candle makin...
Endwell Taverna opens, bringing authentic New York Italian cuisine to downtown Columbia
An eagerly expected addition to downtown Columbia's restaurant scene is now open. Endwell Taverna, which promises New York-style pizza, pasta and more, opened over the weekend at 107 N. Ninth St. Opening-week hours (minus Tuesday, when the restaurant is closed) are: - Lunch: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.- Aperitivo: 4 to 5 p.m.; aperitivo is defined as a drink...
Gran Caffè Gambrinus in Naples is Indeed Grand
A mindless stroll on a rainy Saturday afternoon through the Naples coastline led me to Gran Caffè Gambrinus. Having checked it off my list earlier in the week, a second visit seemed redundant. I was, after all, in Naples, the Italian capital of coffee. As a Java connoisseur, it was my duty, I reasoned, to taste the Italian delicacy in as many diffe...
How Fiorello La Guardia Became America’s Mayor, and Why He Still Matters
Fiorello La Guardia was one of the twentieth century’s most colorful politicians ― on the New York and national stage. He was also quintessentially American: the son of Italian immigrants (his mother was also Jewish), who rose in society through sheer will and chutzpah. Almost one hundred years later, America is once again grappling with issues tha...
How to find the “real Italy” in Florence
When my wife and I recently took our ninth trip to Florence, a good friend asked, “Why go to Florence again when there is so much ‘real Italy’ to see?” A fair question and a cause for reflection. Can “real Italy” still be found in the city where Dante Alighieri gave birth to the Italian language, but where English is now default in the historic cen...
New Italian Eatery Bettola to Bring Rustic Charm to San Francisco's Inner Richmond
The Inner Richmond is preparing to welcome a new neighbor, Bettola, an Italian eatery that plans to join San Francisco's best local dining scene with a cozy, rustic vibe and a menu boasting authentic comfort food. With decor featuring wooden tables, patterned wallpaper, and industrial-style pendant lights, patrons can expect a warm and stylish ambi...
Lambrusco, the Love-It-or-Hate-It Red, Is the Sparkling Wine of the Summer
Wine is the easiest way to please a dinner party, but it can be easy to fatigue on the standard red vs white options. Enter Lambrusco, the fruity sparkling red wine from Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. While Lambruscos come in a wide range that can include peachy-hued rosés to dark-pink rosatos, the category is best known for its rich, plush reds....