Between Houston and Miami, Texas and Florida, Italy wine starts again in the U.S. (with Iem)
Despite some difficulties in 2023, the United States is by far the leading market for Italian wine. After a record 2022, at €1.86 billion, 8.3% over 2021, in the first 11 months of 2023, imports to the U.S. stopped at €1.6 billion (down 6% over the same period in 2022, Istat data analyzed by WineNews). A negative figure, to be sure, but an improvem...
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...
Palm Beach Potpourri: From Opera to Broadway starring Cristina Fontanelli
When: Saturday, March 9 · 3 - 5:15pm EST - Where: DeSantis Family Chapel, 300 Okeechobee Boulevard West Palm Beach, FL 33401 United States Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of the world's greatest music at the DeSantis Family Chapel. On Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 3:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time), the talented and renowned singer/PBS-TV host fo...
The Italian chamber in Miami is looking for a junior project manager - events & communications
The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce is looking for a Junior Project Manager – Events & Communications to join our team. Our Chamber is a non-profit business organization officially recognized by the Italian Government, dedicated to fostering trade between Italy and the United States. The successful candidate should be ready to thrive in a fast-p...
‘It was incredible:’ Raleigh singer meets Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli
A singer from Raleigh who is blind is spreading joy through her music. On Valentine’s Day, she was able to meet someone she looks up to who also spreads joy in that same way. “Good evening, sir,” singer Mary Mikels said. “Nice to meet you.” Those are the words Mikels said to famous Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. She said she was nervous about meetin...
Bestia Mare Serves Up Italian Coastal Cuisine in Franklin
At Bestia Mare—that’s Sea Beast in Italian—he’s turned his focus to the coastal fare of Italy. With delicious dishes, including mussels steamed in fragrant tomato-shellfish brodo, baby clams in a tangle of fresh house-made pasta, and whole branzino grilled over a woodfire brushed in salmoriglio (a Sicilian lemon-oregano sauce), there’s plenty to sa...
A Taste of the Riviera in Miami: La Màrtola Restaurant is Coming to Buena Vista
You don't have to travel to Italy or the South of France to get a taste of the Riviera any longer — culinary greats hailing from New York and Italy have come together to bring some European magic to Miami. Paolo Domeneghetti, a long-time hospitality investor, restaurateur, and the founder of Domaine Select Wine & Spirits, and Martino de Rosa, found...
Cavatelli Pasta Kitchen opens in Ormond Beach
A new restaurant offering homemade pasta and authentic Italian desserts is now open in Ormond Beach. Cavatelli Pasta Kitchen, located at 175 S. Nova Road, opened on Feb. 1. The restaurant is owned by Phil Martin, who opted for a fast-casual dining experience. Customers place their orders at the front counter and then take their seat, where their me...
Looking for authentic New York-style pizza? New pizzeria bringing a taste to Jacksonville
The search for authentic New York-style pizza in Jacksonville, for many, is a mission similar in passion to the hunt for the Holy Grail. A family-owned pizzeria launched 45 years ago in Rochester, N.Y., hopes to become that long-sought destination in Northeast Florida. Known for its traditional New York-style specialty pizzas, huge slices and giant...
Classic Dining: Coletta’s Italian Restaurant
Dining at Coletta’s Italian Restaurant on South Parkway is like reuniting with old friends. You’re happy to see them, and no matter how many years have passed, you quickly slide into comfortable familiarity. On a recent night at Coletta’s, folks enjoyed the famous lasagna, barbecue pizza, and other items. But so many aspects besides the food define...
Incontro Offers Upscale and Outsized Italian-American Dining in the Heart of Coral Springs
Incontro Italian Cuisine and Steakhouse just celebrated its second anniversary, yet I had never had a chance to visit before. My wife and I stopped by for a pricey but lovely meal. I don’t think there’s a better location in all of Coral Springs. Incontro sits at the literal heart of Coral Springs, in The Walk, and the location is gorgeous. It’s in...
IAP 311: Italian American Future Leaders 2… the next generation!
In January of 2023, more than 100 young, active Italian Americans between the ages of 21 and 35, gathered together in Sunrise, Florida for our inaugural Italian American Future Leaders Conference. This year, we set out to live up to the incredible success that was the first IAFL, and the reviews are in and it looks like we exceeded all expectation...