20 Foods You Must Eat in Puglia
The sun-kissed, coastally-endowed region of Puglia already has a lot going for it, without even mentioning the food. But we just have to mention the food… Puglia is the birthplace of some of Italy’s most famed products–burrata and taralli among them–and the rest of the culinary cannon here is guided by local produce, the abundance of available seaf...
Isola Brings BYOB Italian Dining to Long Beach Island
The Italian word “isola” means island. It’s a fitting name for Isola Italian Trattoria in Beach Haven. Proprietors Marysol Duffy and Rosa Luisi opened the restaurant out of a desire to bring an authentic Northern Italian dining experience to Long Beach Island. Isola’s interior offers a “modern vibe” according to General Manager and Executive Pizza...
Thermal spas and wellness: Italy’s top spa and thermal centres
Italy, with its natural riches and ancient tradition in body and spirit care, has always been a prime destination for those seeking a wellness and relaxation experience. From the gentle hills of Tuscany to the natural springs of Emilia Romagna, and through to the rejuvenating waters of Lombardy, the country offers a variety of thermal and spa centr...
Maria D’Andrea-Yothers Honored
On April 9, 2024, AMHS current Board Director and former President, Maria D’Andrea-Yothers, was honored at a dinner hosted by the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), the main trade association representing the domestic textile industry. Maria, who is retiring from the Department of Commerce in December, 2024, has worked in the Office...
Sicily, Italy’s second-largest vineyard (and No. 1 for organic) grows, driven by its white wines
Enhanced, over the years, by a choral project such as Doc Sicilia, and by singularities that have begun to shine in their own light, such as Etna or the Val di Noto, the Sicily of wine has become one of the most prominent regions of Italian wine, thanks to the investments in research, quality and high-level hospitality made by so many enlightened w...
At Barbara’s: The Roman Chef in Los Angeles Who Cooks Solo in an Apartment
In Los Angeles, tucked away on a quiet street within a residential area, is a small apartment with something special about it: outside the door, the sign says "Da Barbara" and as you cross the threshold, you'll find not a house, but a restaurant. Yes, a two-story restaurant with just 14 seats nestled inside an elegant living room, but with a relaxe...
Milan and the quirky tradition of the dancing bull
You’re taking a leisurely stroll in the city center of Milan, Italy’s capital of elegance and fashion, when you notice people spinning on a mosaic: what on earth is going on, you wonder. The answer is simple: you’re seeing people participating in a well-ingrained tradition of the Lombard city, that of the famous “dancing bull,” a curious and much-...
Make Way for the Race of the Saints
It’s not just an event—it’s a vivid representation of something felt so deep within the community of Jessup, Lackawanna County, Penn., that it can only be described as “anima.” La Corsa dei Ceri, the annual “race of the saints” in honor of St. Ubaldo, is held in both Gubbio, Italy, and Jessup. Legend states that Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I (Bar...
Americans ditch suffocating healthcare costs and divisive politics to retire in Italy: 'It's the way they approach life'
Eric and Christina Schwendeman's relationship got serious the day he brought up retirement. "I have a long-term plan," Eric, 53, recalled telling his now-wife nearly two decades ago. "I want to work as hard as possible and retire to Italy as young as I possibly can." At the time, the couple lived in Naples, Florida, which is more than 5,000 miles a...
Italy is the European club champion in men's and women's volleyball!
In one single day, the men's Champion's League and the women's Champion's League were won by Italy, which dominates the world of European volleyball. Yesterday in Antalya, Turkey, Itas Trentino lifted the most coveted continental trophy to the sky by overcoming the Poles of Jastrzebski Wegiel 3-0 in the men's final. At the same time, it was the Ita...
Capri: why buyers are willing to wait years to find the right property on the vibrant Italian island
Flanked by mountains and lined with pastel-painted cafés and bars, the waterfront at Marina Grande has plenty of rustic Italian charm. It is also reported to be the most expensive marina in the world, its berths booked months in advance by summer visitors who use the island of Capri, with its chic restaurants and boutiques, as a staging post for to...
New market eatery Pasta La Vista gives nod to pop culture
It is fitting that there is a photo of Arnold Schwarzenegger sitting on the cash register at Pasta La Vista. This new Italian eatery moved into Reno Public Market earlier this year. There are constantly new food stalls calling RPM home, but this one caught our attention—and has made a name for itself—based on their method for cooking pasta inside o...