Growing up Japanese and Italian American in the US and the Army
I was born the second child of three to my parents, Laurette Nana Kawasumi and John Lewis Montesanto, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Originally from Los Angeles, both my parents were the descendants of relatively recent immigrants to the United States — my mother being second generation, or nisei, Japanese American and my father being fourth generation Ital...
American vs. Italian colleges: top differences
While applying for college, most high school students ask themselves the same question: should they stay in the country or go study abroad? When American students consider the second option, they understand that there is a lot to unpack. They would need to leave their country, continent, and culture for another place altogether. In addition, they u...
Amazing Italian restaurant with international roots to open in Fort Worth
A new family-owned Italian restaurant specializing in freshly made pastas will soon open in the South Main area. Called Bocca Osteria Romana, it will open this summer at 411 S. Main St. #104 in the space last occupied by Rancho Loma Vineyards. The restaurant will be the first stateside concept from a trio of Texas-born family members - brothers Alf...
Rick Steves Explains Why US Italian Restaurants Can't Compete With The Ones In Italy
The U.S. has some stellar Italian restaurants, many of them run by Italian immigrants who understand the complexity and nuances of the cuisine. But despite their best efforts, says Rick Steves, U.S. Italian restaurants still fall short of their counterparts in Italy in a few different ways. One is simply the quality of ingredients in Italy vs. thos...
Tommy DeVito named special guest for North Jersey Sports Awards presented by Englewood Health
New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito will be the celebrity guest at the 2024 North Jersey High School Sports Awards, presented by Englewood Health. The show begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 28 at Bergen PAC. Secure your spot at this free event by registering here or on the show's website. DeVito, who grew up in Cedar Grove and starred in high s...
Paolo Fazioli. The Stradivari of pianos
Dear Friends of Italian Innovators, this month I take you to Sacile, in the Northeastern region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, where in 1980 a Roman pianist and engineer, Paolo Fazioli, started his own company to pursue his dream of achieving perfect sound. Fazioli is now the world’s most sought-after brand of concert pianos. The astounding quality of F...
Commissioner Rob Manfred Named IABF Honoree
The Italian American Baseball Foundation will honor Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred at its annual gala in December. On December 5, at Marina Del Rey in the Bronx (NY), Manfred will receive the IABF Excellence Award for his service to the game in recognition of his heritage. Commissioner Manfred is of Italian descent. On his mother’s side, bot...
Tourism, Italy enters the world top 10
The travel and tourism sector is improving on a global scale and, thanks to the explosion of “compressed” demand during the pandemic, both arrivals and contribution to global GDP will return to pre-pandemic levels this year. However, many air and tourism infrastructures, along with services, remain below pre-Covid levels. A picture in which Italy i...
Wilmington's Italian Festival celebrates 50 years, but its roots go back to the 1920s
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, the parish on the west end of Wilmington that helped tie Italian Americans in Delaware into one large community, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. It's also the 50th anniversary of St. Anthony's Italian Festival, an 8-day celebration of Italian American culture and heritage that covers six city blocks, has...
Italian American Charity Golf Association Donates $28,000 To Chautauqua Hospice
Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care has announced the Italian-American Charity Golf Association has contributed a third installment of $28,000 towards their $100,000 pledge to the Star Hospice House. Opened in July 2022, the Star Hospice House is a compassionate extension of CHPC’s Services. It provides comfort and dignity in a home-like setting f...
Italian museums return to pre-pandemic audience numbers
Italian museums have finally returned to pre-pandemic audience levels. In fact, in 2023 Italian museums, monuments, and archaeological areas experienced significant growth: compared to 2019, visitors increased by 16 percent, while revenue saw a 27 percent increase. Theaters also showed signs of recovery, with a 6 percent increase in viewers and a 5...
The strength of the bond between Italy and the United States at the center of Italy’s Republic Day celebration in Washington
The Embassy of Italy in Washington hosted a celebration for the 78th anniversary of the Italian Republic yesterday. Over 1,000 guests attended the event, representing U.S. institutions, the diplomatic community, the business and cultural sectors, Italian-American associations, journalists, and Italian citizens. Among the American guests were Attorn...