San Fruttuoso: Discover Italy’s Most Captivating Coastal Village
I'm taking you to San Fruttuoso, a secret spot on the Italian Riviera. This isn't your typical guidebook. We're diving into the real heart of it. It's where history crashes into the Mediterranean. We're exposing every inch of San Fruttuoso. From the ancient cobblestones to untamed nature, it's all here. This guide is about living San Fruttuoso. You...
At This Caldwell Hidden Gem, Big Italian Flavors Are the Name of the Game
It’s a New Jersey classic: pizzeria in the front, sit-down restaurant in the back. The formula is nothing new, yet the niche style of restaurant always seems to impress me. This is increasingly true for Russillo in West Caldwell, NJ, where hospitality meets red sauce classics to create a casual yet impactful dining experience. Whether you’re lookin...
Discovering Narni: Italy's Secret Medieval Jewel
Narni, an enchanting town in the heart of Italy, is often overlooked by the usual tourist trail, yet it holds a wealth of history, culture, and natural beauty that beckons those yearning for a journey into a place where time seems to stand still. Nestled in the province of Terni, in the southern part of Umbria, this ancient town offers a unique gl...
Holy Week to reign at Mt. Carmel, Pompeii in Chicago
Holy Week is central to the spiritual lives of Italians on both sides of the Atlantic. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish and Shrine and the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii will play their parts from Palm Sunday (March 24) to Easter Sunday (March 31). OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL (Melrose Park) will celebrate Mass with the distribution of palms at 7:45 a.m. and...
Lucignano: the pearl of the Valdichiana
Walk the quiet stone streets of Lucignano and it’s easy to see why it was named one of the most beautiful towns in Italy. This small fortified village in Tuscany, not far from Arezzo, is famous not only for its cultural and historical significance but also for its efforts to preserve and promote an authentic way of life. The Beautiful Towns of Ital...
St. Joseph Society of New Orleans to celebrate Italian heritage at annual pasta party
The “World’s Largest Bowl of Pasta Con Le Sarde” is making a return ahead of St. Joseph’s Day. Happening at 12 p.m. on Friday, March 15 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, the Italian American St. Joseph Society will host its annual St. Joseph’s Pasta Party. The public is invited to join fellow Italian-Americans in a celebration of Italian Heritag...
Italy food tours: the best regions for gourmands to visit in 2024
Think of Italy, and its excellent cuisine is likely one of the first things that springs to mind. The birthplace of everything from pizza and pasta to burrata and ice cream, it’s a veritable mecca for foodies who travel from all over the world to sample the country's culinary delights in situ. For it’s in Italy itself that the famous recipes and fa...
This Tottenville resident received the prestigious honor of Life Membership in the U.S. Soccer Federation
Tottenville resident Sal Rapaglia has spent a lifetime promoting the game of soccer and last week, he received one of the most prestigious honors for his decades of service. Rapaglia was awarded Life Membership in the U.S. Soccer Federation during its annual General Meeting last Saturday, according to ussoccer.com. The report said Life Membership i...
Explore Milan’s Historic Center
Lately, I seem to have Milan on my mind. To me, the Grey Lady is a dynamic city that propels you into modern Italy, setting itself apart from the Grand Tour allure of Rome, Florence, Venice and Naples. Milan never quite gets the standing ovation that I feel she deserves for her architectural and cultural legacy, design innovation and Italian histor...
A.O.C. in Brentwood Presents La Festa Della Donna in Celebration of the Italian Festival of Women
In celebration of the Italian Festival of Women in March, Restaurateur Caroline Styne and Chef Suzanne Goin present La Festa della Donna on Monday, March 11, 2024, at A.O.C. in Brentwood. Caroline has invited her special guests Mariarita Grasso of Azienda Agricola Filippo Grasso and Alice Bonaccorsi of Azienda Agricola Alice Bonaccorsi, Italy. Also...
Postcard from Civita di Bagnoregio, Lazio's Dying Town
Have you heard of Lazio’s dying town? Located a couple of hours north of Rome in the under-the-radar region of Tuscia, Civita di Bagnoregio rises on a bluff and looks almost like an island surrounded by a valley. I recently included it in a list of Italy’s most charming small towns for AFAR, but I think it warrants a closer look. Curious to see the...
Istituto Marangoni Miami Joins Fashion Week El Paseo Lineup
To see what’s next in the sartorial sphere, look no further than Istituto Marangoni Miami, the fashion school that’s radically embracing innovation. Founded in Milan in 1935, this leading university now has locations all over the world. Its most recently opened outpost, Istituto Marangoni Miami, harnesses the spirit and energy of the dynamic South...