Giulia Silvia Ghia (Councilor for Culture of the 1st Municipality of Rome)
One of the many advantages of leading We the Italians is that of knowing and collaborating with truly extraordinary people, who also here in Italy contribute to improving and maintaining the rapport of friendship between Italy and the United States. One of these wonderful people is Giulia Ghia. I call her Minister, because being Councilor for Cultu...
A Local’s Guide To The Cinque Terre
The Cinque Terre are one of Italy’s most picturesque destinations. Nestled along a rugged stretch of coastline of Liguria, these five towns form a National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And in recent years, they’ve graced the feeds of Pinterest and Instagram users worldwide. Their iconic colorful houses, winding footpaths, and stunning sea...
Josie and Tony’s opens deli in South Norwalk
“By day, an Arthur Avenue-style sandwich shop. By night, an elevated dining destination and private membership.” So says the website for Josie & Tony’s, which has just opened the gourmet Italian delicatessen part at 20 N. Main St. in South Norwalk. The deli offers hot and cold sandwiches made on local breads from Wave Hill, alongside homemade mozz...
This Italian town has a world-famous name, yet is ignored by tourists
It ought to be obvious that Leonardo came from Vinci, yet his birthplace goes almost ignored by Tuscany’s tourist hordes. Nobody gives a thought to Vinci, even though the town is attached to one of Western culture’s most famous names. I’ve certainly never given it a thought. Why did it never occur to me that Leonardo da Vinci must have come from Vi...
Bayonne's Feast of San Vito to be Held on June 22
With an eye toward bringing a true Italian festival back to Bayonne, a group of individuals has come together to establish the Feast of San Vito. The event will be held on Saturday, June 22, beginning at 11:00 AM. Bayonne’s Feast of San Vito will take place at Trinity Parish at the corner of 5th Street and Broadway. Councilman Neil Carroll, who cre...
One-day trips from Bologna: wonders to experience at less than two hours' ride
Bologna is the heart of the Emilia Romagna region, and an ordinary vacation would not be enough to explore it deeply and experience all its cultural, artistic and enogastronomic beauties. However, if you would like to get to know about other Emilia Romagna's territories, be aware that there are many interesting itineraries to consider, whether you...
Inside Cipriani’s Buzzy New Beverly Hills Restaurant
It’s a Wednesday night in Beverly Hills, and Cipriani’s latest outpost — and debut California restaurant — is packed. Attractive couples perched on stools and well-heeled women decked in black are sipping drinks from a grand bar at the entrance, while the main dining room — replete with signature reddish-brown wood, black and white portraits and ro...
The Radar: another symbol of Marconi's geniality
The invention of radar, an acronym for Radio Detection and Ranging, is a key development in technology with significant military and civilian applications. While radar’s development was a collaborative effort involving many scientists and countries, the foundational work of our very own Guglielmo Marconi played a crucial role in its inception. Marc...
Army First Lieutenant Mike Gasparro
A First Lieutenant in the Army, Mike Gasparro went from training soldiers at Fort Lewis, Washington, to leading them on aerial assaults from Firebase Bastogne in South Vietnam. The oldest of two sons, Mike Gasparro was born in Chicago to Michael and Theresa Fonzino Gasparro. His paternal grandparents emigrated from Senerchia in 1917, and his matern...
A guide to Lake Como's highlights — villas, promenades and aperitivo spots not to miss
Lake Como conveys notions of easy elegance and the Italian art of slow living, and has come to stand for something bigger than it is. Officially called Lario, Italy’s third-biggest lake has been drawing visitors since the 18th century, when it was a popular stop for European nobles on their grand tours. More recently, it stepped into the spotlight...
Discover authentic Italian dining at Rocco in Rochester: One dish you can't miss
Fusion food is fun. Homemade pasta is delicious. Door Dash is convenient. But sometimes you have to just have classic Italian food made well — in an intimate dining experience. Rocco at 165 Monroe Ave. is a place that is often recommended. A coffee klatch in Brighton was talking about favorite Rochester restaurants recently, and Rocco was quickly m...
Rediscovering Rome’s Newsstands Culture
It’s 9:42 am, and I am sitting at Caffe Di Rienzo, a caffè latte in hand, with a perfect view of Emanuele’s newsstand, known in Rome as an Edicola. The surrounding neighborhood buildings cast a shadow over the forest-green walls of the small octagonal structure. The morning is quiet, interrupted only by the low hum of cars and scooters, the whisper...