Europe’s best beach holidays: Pesaro, Italy
I hadn’t heard of Pesaro before my ex-flatmate sent me there in summer 2018. I was writing a book at the time, and Giulia reckoned the best place for me to do such work was in her grandad’s old flat, a modest unit in a block put up in 1946, during the short reign of Umberto II. It had lain empty since her nonno – Dottor Spinicci – died of liver fai...
BCMA, Higginbotham unearth “Etruscan Gifts”
Almost all that the Etruscans left behind was left in their graves: Little else of their civilization remains. Scholars know they were fantastic plumbers—they built the first major sewer in what is now Rome, known as the Cloaca Maxima, and drained much of the swamp where the city now stands. Historians also believe it was from the Etruscans that th...
Exploring June in Italy: A Rich Tapestry of Festivals, Food, and Fun
June in Italy is a magical time when the warmth of the Mediterranean sun bathes the country in a golden glow, and the air is filled with the scent of blooming flowers and freshly baked bread. It’s a month of vibrant celebrations, cultural events, and culinary delights that showcase the rich tapestry of Italian heritage and tradition. So, as you p...
The story of the Italo-American restaurant where US presidents decide the destinies of the world toasts with amaretto
Digging through the archives of the White House, one can trace back to a brief statement dated January 31, 1994, in which then-US President Bill Clinton and German Chancellor Helmut Kohl were reported to have "lunched together" at the Filomena Restaurant, an Italo-American eatery located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington. Amidst a plate...
Nerano in Campania: a gem between the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento
Are you planning your next trip to Italy and would like to visit Campania? Well, you're exactly in the right place then! Today we want to accompany you discovering Nerano, a beautiful hidden gem overlooking the sea between the Amalfi Coast and the iconic and evocative Sorrento. In this adventure we will explore together the enchanting beauties of t...
Festa di San Antonio
Good Shepherd Parish, 625 Florida Grove Rd., in the Hopelawn section of Woodbridge will once again be hosting the Festa di San Antonio on Saturday, June 8 from Noon to 7PM in Msgr. Gambino Hall. The day will include Italian food and desserts (eat in/take out), raffles, activities and games for children and more. Elevator service is available. In ad...
Como considers tourist tax to combat overtourism
In recent years, overtourism has become a significant concern for many iconic locations worldwide, with several Italian cities at the forefront of this challenge. Picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage draw millions to our shores each year, but the surge in visitors often leaves local communities grappling with disrupted daily lives and...
All You Can Eataly: a Festa della Repubblica celebration
Eataly Dallas brings back its All You Can Eataly event, an all-inclusive evening with endless Italian food and beverages to celebrate the Italian holiday Festa della Repubblica. Dallas foodies can indulge in a plethora of Italian delicacies and drinks at Eataly on Friday, June 7, celebrating Festa della Repubblica, akin to the Fourth of July in It...
NYC seamstress, 95, reunited with long-lost Garment District statue of herself from decades ago
A 95-year-old former master seamstress was reunited Wednesday with a long-lost statue of herself that stood for nearly four decades in the lobby of the Garment District suit company where she once worked. The life-sized plaster likeness of Maria Pulsone - which will soon go on display at the Italian American Museum - was found by her granddaughter,...
AI could bring 50 bln euro benefit to Italian companies, Accenture study shows
Italian companies could increase the added value they create by about 50 billion euros ($54.30 billion) by 2030 with the generalised use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to a study by Accenture. The research was presented at an annual meeting in Rome of the Leonardo Committee, a business group promoting "Made in Italy". Anothe...
The Prism: an artistic and research project by Stefano Simontacchi, curated by Marco Senaldi, lands in New York
For the first time, the emotional portals of The Prism cross the ocean and engage with an entirely new context, offering a fresh approach to the spiritual dimension of art to the audience in New York. "New York is the city that embraces the most innovative and interesting ideas and artistic proposals," comments Sergio Lella, CEO of The Prism. "Tha...
Italian Market Festival 2024: Details on the very silly, very Philly celebration
Every year, the S. 9th Street Italian Market Festival brings unique traditions out for the public to enjoy, and 2024 will be no different with the date set for this Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. Taking place throughout the iconic and historic Philadelphia landmark (aka the Italian Market itself), locals and visitors will be able to walk thro...