Festa della Repubblica celebrated in Texas
On June 2, 2025, the Consulate General of Italy in Houston celebrated the 79th Anniversary of the Italian Republic with an official ceremony— a special occasion to honor Italian roots and culture. On this occasion, Houston Mayor John Whitmire issued a proclamation, presented by Council Member Mary Nan Huffman and Mayor's Office of Trade and Interna...
Cabrini High celebrates ties to Popes Leo XIII and XIV
When Pope Leo XIV was elected on May 8, Cabrini High School excitedly began reflecting on possible ties the city and the high school might have to the new pontiff. The first thing that caught the attention of teachers was that Pope Leo gave his first official address in Spanish and Italian, and his main theme was about immigration. St. Frances Xavi...
Terilli’s: A Taste of Italy in the Heart of Dallas
Found in a timeless location on Lower Greenville neighborhood, Terilli’s has been charming Dallas diners with its unique blend of upscale Italian cuisine, live music, and rooftop ambiance since opening its doors in 1985. Founded by the spirited and visionary Jeannie Terilli, the restaurant is steeped in both personal heritage and a fierce commitmen...
Grana Padano and Prosciutto di Parma Protagonists in New Orleans
The Consortia for the protection of Grana Padano and Prosciutto di Parma will be present from 1 to 3 June at the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association in New Orleans, as part of the European campaign “Distinctly, Deliciously, European”. A project funded by the European Union that celebrates the quality, tradition and legendary taste of these...
A Look Inside Ari's New Downtown Market: Italian Groceries, Sandwiches and More
Ari Lowenstein opened Ari's Pantry in Oak Cliff in December 2023. He'd previously spent a decade eating his way through Italy and, before that, he grew up eating many Italian dishes based on family recipes.At its core, Ari's has always been a place to walk in — perhaps with no idea what you want to buy or make for dinner — and leave with all the in...
Marinara Miracles is like dining in a secret Italian attic
Marinara Miracles feels like the kind of place you stumble into by accident. It’s perched at the top of a creaky staircase above a dive bar, in what feels more like someone’s attic than an Italian restaurant. The reality is somewhere in between. The space is small, with a few red-and-white-checkered tables, plus an air hockey table and a TV that lo...
Try Via Triozzi on Greenville for a Touch of Sicily
Via Triozzi at 1806 Greenville Avenue has quickly emerged as one of Dallas’s standout Italian restaurants. Opened in 2023 by Leigh Hutchinson, the restaurant offers a deeply personal take on Italian cuisine, drawing from her Sicilian-American roots and time spent in Scandicci, Italy. The menu is centered around house-made pastas and soulful, unfuss...
Azzurro Expands Restaurant in Hughes Landing in The Woodlands
One of The Woodlands treasured restaurants is Azzurro Italian Coastal Cuisine in Hughes Landing. Providing a menu inspired by the Amalfi coast, Azzurro Italian Coastal Cuisine has now opened an expansion of its bar and interior dining space. BENVENUTI! From the moment you arrive, you are made to feel welcome. Owned by the Orioli family, Enrique Ori...
Pope Leo’s New Orleans Italian Ancestry
Much is being written and on TV about Pope Leo's connection to New Orleans. Little is being noted that one of his maternal great-great-grandfathers, Giacomo Martino, was born in 1806 in San Remo Italy. Louisiana-Italians are celebrating this connection to the Vatican. Giacomo Martino’s name became Jacques Martinez in the 1820s after he arrived i...
City of McAlester hosts 53rd Annual Italian Festival
The City of McAlester hosted the 53rd annual Italian Festival at the Southeast Expo Center last weekend. The event, held since 1971, celebrates the heritage of Italian immigrants who settled in southeastern Oklahoma during its coal-mining era in the 1870s. The Festival featured everything from car shows to carnival rides and contests, as well as t...
Opera in the Piazza 2025 - New Orleans
Friday, June 6th · 7:00 PM CT. 377 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA. The American Italian Cultural Center's annual event- Opera in the Piazza- returns to entertain you. Featuring local and national opera stars, your evening will be filled with your favorite opera, Broadway, and song hits, accompanied with food and drink from local vendors, making this t...
Hunting for the Perfect Italian Cookies in Houston — Like My Mom and Grandma Made
It seems like my mom is always making cookies when we talk on the phone. Over a thousand miles away, I imagine the buttery first bite of her thumbprint cookies, with their signature chocolate center hugged by perfectly squishy dough. This past Christmas season, when she told me about all the types of cookies she was making, I felt a panic race to m...