North End restaurants once again excluded from outdoor dining this summer
Outdoor dining is coming back to Boston neighborhood’s streets and sidewalks, with one exception. The North End’s iconic Italian restaurants will not be setting up in the streets for the second year in a row. The North End — the city’s oldest neighborhood, which has the densest restaurant presence per capita in the state — was singled out in last y...
Chiefs DL Chris Jones on what gives Steve Spagnuolo an edge: 'He's Italian'
The Kansas City Chiefs defense has been among the most impressive units in the NFL this season and helped give the team a chance to defend its Super Bowl title. Few players on Kansas City’s defense have been more impactful than lineman Chris Jones, who tied for the top spot on the Chiefs’ leaderboard for sacks during their 2023 campaign. Jones is k...
Unmasking Sa Sartiglia, Sardinia’s Carnival-Season Race to the Star
Genderless masked demigods in 16th-century ceremonial garb, terrifying feats of horsemanship, bystanders munching on sugary fried treats, and one coveted tiny tin star: This is sa Sartiglia di Oristano, the island of Sardinia’s strangest and most exuberant event of Carnevale season. For more than six centuries, the town of Oristano — located in the...
The Italian Embassy in Washington celebrates the Week of Women in Science with the Elena Lucrezia Cornaro Piscopia International Award
On the occasion of the Week of Women in Science 2024, the Italian Ambassador to the United States, Mariangela Zappia, hosted the first edition of the Elena Lucrezia Cornaro Piscopia International Award at Villa Firenze, honoring Italian women scientists working in the US, in the presence of Monica Bertagnolli, Director of the National Institute of...
Milano Cortina 2026 unveils mascots Tina and Milo
The mascots for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 were revealed to the world on Wednesday (7 February) at the Sanremo Music Festival in Italy. Tina and Milo - two stoat siblings distinguished by their different coloured coats - will represent the Olympic Winter Games and the Paralympic Winter Games 2026 respectively. Their...
Pistons acquire three-time Italian Super Cup winner via Jazz trade
The NBA trade deadline is nearing, and the Detroit Pistons are the first team to make a move ahead of Thursday’s 3 p.m. ET cutoff time. ESPN reports that the Pistons are trading Kevin Knox II, whom they reacquired in November, a 2024 second-round pick, and the draft rights to Gabriele Procida to the Utah Jazz for Simone Fontecchio. This marks back...
Mod Italian Design Takes Up Residence In a Freeport Sea Captain’s House
Casa Alchimia’s elegant Colonial exterior suggests a classic Maine inn experience, but everything inside defies expectations, save for the plastic Bean boots on the room-key chains. Vividly upholstered sofas swoop and swoosh, abstract artworks intrigue with bold colors and forms, and living areas flow freely from one bright, streamlined space to th...
Savor Authentic Italian Dishes: Aosta’s Cuisine Brings Savory Alpine Flavors
Aosta’s cuisine combines the best of both worlds, blending the rich flavors of Italian cuisine with the unique Alpine influences of the Aosta Valley. This region, nestled in the Italian Alps, boasts a culinary tradition that celebrates hearty and comforting dishes using locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients. The cuisine of Aosta is characterized...
Alfonso's Italian Grille coming to Lancaster Golf Club with expected March opening
Look for a new Italian restaurant to open soon at the Lancaster Golf Club. Philadelphia-area native Alfonso Contrisciani wants to open Alfonso's Italian Grille and Event Center in early March in the clubhouse of the property. He also owns an Italian kitchen and bakery Nelsonville and that business will provide the baked good for here. The menu will...
Most Romantic Places in Italy: 10 Beautiful Places to Explore With Your True Love
Italy, with its timeless charm and captivating landscapes, stands as one of the most romantic destinations in the world. From major cities such as Rome and Milan, to the cobbled streets of small villages off the beaten track, and lakes or rugged coastlines, there is something for everyone. No wonder an Italian honeymoon is popular among recently ma...
Poverty and Nobility | Miseria e Nobiltà
When: Saturday, March 9, 2024 @ 6:00 PM (Open doors) - Where: Marygrove Conservancy and Liberal Arts Theater, 8425 W. McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221 - Register here! Marquis Eugenio, in love with Gemma, the daughter of an enriched cook, convinces Felice and Pasquale, two penniless friends, to play the part of his aristocratic relatives in Gemma’s...
6 squares in Emilia-Romagna you absolutely cannot miss
Piazzas are a typical architectural feature of Italian cities. Ever since the time of the ancient Romans, they have been the main public place in historic centres, connection points for commerce, the administration of politics, religion and local justice. These urban spaces have always represented fundamental places for social life in Emilia-Romagn...