Innovative Gene Therapy in Italy Saves US Toddler with Rare Disease, Sparks Debate on FDA Policies
In a groundbreaking medical case, doctors in the US and Canada have successfully treated a toddler with a rare genetic disease, metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), using a pioneering gene therapy technique before she was born. This treatment, which could not be accessed in the United States due to regulatory constraints, led the family to seek help...
Made In Italy Bistro's Italian Chefs Are Serving Some Of The Freshest Pasta In Southern California
I have always loved Italian food and I will never forget the simple, fresh pasta, sandwiches, etc. that I enjoyed years ago in Florence. There are scores of great restaurants here in Southern California, including some lovely Italian food. But there are a few spots that really transport you (or at least your taste buds) overseas. Enter Made In Ital...
This Honey-colored Italian Town Has Cobblestone Streets, an Under-the-radar Wine Scene, and Stunning Beaches Close By
I recently wandered through Italy’s heel, Puglia, to pursue my version of an "eat, pray, love" summer. Determined to explore as much of the region as possible, I hopped cities and, for my final stop, I settled on a town that many call the "Florence of the South": Lecce. For years, I had seen the sapphire waters and alluring grottos that decorate th...
New York, Magazzino Italian Art presents the works of Mario Schifano with a completely new vision
Magazzino Italian Art in New York presents a new exhibition of the works of Mario Schifano (Homs, 1934 - Rome, 1998), artist, filmmaker and musician. Curated by Filippo Fossati, director of Magazzino, in collaboration with the Mario Schifano Archive and the Maurizio Calvesi Archive, the exhibition entitled Germinal will be on view from March 23 to...
Bellini's Old School Italian Vibe Thrives Decades On
Bellini's arrived on the Dallas dining scene in 2002 on Oak Lawn Avenue, where it thrived for 18 years. The space closed in 2020 after the landlord sold the property. For almost two years, owner Lorenzo di Lorenzo pondered his next move, which almost involved moving back to New York City during the pandemic. Fortunately for everyone in Dallas who f...
Hidden Italian Treasures: Exploring Calcata, the Cliffside Village
Italy stands as a quintessential European travel destination, drawing visitors from all over the world. Besides the famous landmarks, the country also harbors numerous hidden gems for those seeking less crowded locales. Calcata is one of those destinations that often escapes the radar of Korean tourists exploring Italy. It is located about 29.2 mil...
Italian heritage club donates artifacts to Jake Meneghini Museum
The Tyrolean Trentino Club of Norway, MI donated almost $1,200 to the Jake Meneghini Museum. The Trentino Club was an Italian heritage club dedicated to preserving the memories and culture of the early immigrant Italians in Dickinson County. The club dissolved following a decline in membership and donated the remaining funds and cultural artifacts...
Lean into the unexpected at Casale’s Halfway Club, Reno’s oldest Italian restaurant
Opened in 1937, Casale’s Halfway Club, named for its location halfway between Reno and Sparks, has a long and storied history. For nearly 100 years, the family-owned hotspot has been a mecca for locals looking for good food in an unfussy environment. What started as a fruit stand and small market has morphed into one of the most delicious and authe...
The Opera on the piano: two Italian musicians in New York
Elena Buttiero e Anita Frumento, Italian musicians from Liguria, are the protagonists of the concert “Italian Opera for piano four hands”. The event is promoted by the Allegro con Moto Association of Savona in collaboration with the "Friends of Maple Grove" of New York. During the concert, music by Giuseppe Verdi, Gioacchino Rossini, Francesco Cile...
Athletics, Filippo Tortu goes to train in the U.S.: same state as Marcell Jacobs, Florida
Filippo Tortu has decided to go to train in the USA to prepare for the two major competitive events of the season, namely the European Championships in Rome in early June and the Paris 2024 Olympics in August. The Italian sprinter has chosen to travel to the Montverde Academy in Orlando, Florida, in consultation with the Italian Federation. Tortu w...
Fiscal Codes for Italian Citizens that are Registered AIRE
For the Italian citizens registered with AIRE, you can request your tax code through the FAST IT portal. Please register with Fast It. For optimal functionality of the portal, it is recommended to use Google Chrome and to enter your personal data exactly as they appear on the Italian documents. Fast it will send you a confirmation email. Click here...
Vinitaly International Academy Celebrate 12 New Italian Wine Ambassadors certified at its New York edition
Vinitaly International Academy, the renowned Italian wine education institute, hosted the 28th edition of its rigorous Italian Wine Ambassador certification course on 4-6 March 2024 at Banville Wine Merchants in New York, certifying 12 new Ambassadors. The Course 2024 marked the comeback of Vinitaly International Academy in the United States. A tot...