COPOMIAO Members Awarded $100,000 Grant, Paving the Way for High Turnout at Italian American Future Leaders Conference
The much-anticipated Italian American Future Leaders Conference — developed by COPOMIAO VP John Viola — is a 3-night, 4-day cultural excursion to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., that will feature small group collaboration, keynote seminars, networking banquets and a VIP NHL game experience at FLA Live Arena. The best part? Virtually all expenses, including h...
DD2 receives $14K from Summerville Italian Feast
The Dorchester District Two (DD2) Educational Foundation has received a generous donation from a Summerville Italian food festival. Over 10,000 people came to downtown Summerville on October 9 to enjoy the Summerville Italian Feast. The event celebrating Italian cuisine and culture featured students from several DD2 schools. Summerville High School...
Tuscany Comes To Maryville
Bella occupies a building in downtown Maryville that was built in 1925 as a J.C. Penney, whose name is memorialized in a mosaic at the front door. For 20 years it was Sullivan’s Downtown, a cousin to Sullivan’s on Rocky Hill. When owner Chad Irvine decided to close his satellite venue, Jim and Loni Klonaris and their partners took the space and ope...
A great success for the Best of Italian Design
The third edition of The Best of Italian Design / Food Design Night, on November 11th has been another outstanding event that had a great turnout despite the menace of storm Nicole in South Florida. We had hundreds of guests visiting different showrooms within the Miami Design District and Edgewater area. The first part of the event was a wonderfu...
Kartell kicks-off Miami Art Basel with new store opening in Coral Gables
A new Kartell Flagship store in Miami will open its doors on November 30th. Located at 490 Biltmore Way, the flagship lives amongst the picturesque, Mediterranean-style streets, situated just a few blocks from Miracle Mile – one of the city’s main shopping areas. Starting at 4:30 pm KTalk, Dan Rubinstein in Conversation with Roberto Palomba. At 6 p...
What’s new in food: Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian rolls out new lunch food truck
For years, says Eric Scheffer, owner of Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian, regulars have asked him about expanding the restaurant’s hours to include lunch. Now, in collaboration with sister company Cielo Catering’s food truck, fans will have the opportunity to grab a midday bite. Vinnie’s lunch, which launched Nov. 21, operates Mondays and Tuesdays, 11...
Mount Olive: the Home of the “Fratelli Beretta” where Cured Meats Are Born
Leaving New York City and arriving in Mount Olive is like traveling through time. No longer are the wide city streets or tall skyscrapers interrupting the landscape. There is only open countryside, a lake and a few mountains in the distance. It is in this healthy air that Beretta built his company, where they make salami, prosciutto, coppe and mort...
Major food group’s new trattoria, Contessa, opens its doors in Miami
After Major Food Group landed in Magic City in early 2021, it wasted no time making a mark on the Miami culinary scene. Under the leadership of chef Mario Carbone and partners Jeff Zalaznik and Rich Torrisi, the company has opened hit after hit: classic red sauce celeb haunt Carbone, Mediterranean-inspired HaSalon, steakhouse Dirty French, private...
Pininfarina of America is a great place to work for the second year in a row
Pininfarina of America, the U.S. arm of the iconic Italian design firm, Pininfarina, is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the second year in a row. This year, 96% of employees said it’s a great place to work – 39 points higher than the average U.S. company. The prestigious award, released by the global authority on workplace cultur...
Celebrate Miami Art Week at Italica Midtown with Electrifying Multi-Day Lineup of Events 12/5/22
Newest Midtown Miami hotspot Italica is kicking off this year’s Miami Art Week with a line-up of creative and electrifying programming from December 1 to December 4. Located in Miami’s preeminent arts and cultural district, Italica features a modern, colorful twist on Italian cuisine with artisan pizzas and full spritz bar. Guests can celebrate all...
"THE ITALIAN LADY" - by Alessandra Repini
BOOK PRESENTATION Events. Monday, November 28, 2022 at 3pm at the Istituto Italiano di Cultura NEW YORK - 686 Park Ave - New York. For registration: iicnewyork@esteri.it or click here. Organized by the IIC New York on the occasion of the international day for the elimination of violence against women. The author in conversation with Francesca Force...
Where to Find the Best Italian Restaurants in Jacksonville
Pasta, pizza, and meatballs, oh my! Italian food in Jacksonville may be a little challenging to find, but if you look in the right strip malls or shopping plazas, some culinary gems are just waiting to be found. From housemate sausages and pasta to incredible appetizers and desserts, the best Italian restaurants in the Bold City highlight local ing...