In the heart of the Teramo hills you can sleep inside wine barrels
«The idea was born in 2016, right after the earthquake. We purchased custom-made wood – special wood shaped like a barrel – and we built the barrel here with the aim of creating an earthquake-proof home designed for the four of us: my parents, my sister and I. We built the bathrooms ourselves». This is how Gaia di Sabatino, the very young owner of ...
Iconic Photographer Sante D'Orazio Chronicles His Legendary Fashion Career in Upcoming Memoir: A Shot in the Dark
In his 30+ year career, Sante D'Orazio has captured some of the most illustrious photographs of supermodel powerhouses like Kate Moss, Cindy Crawford, Heidi Klum, and Naomi Campbell as well as pop culture icons like Drew Barrymore, Keanu Reeves, Pamela Anderson, and Janet Jackson. Now, D'Orazio will let readers into his inner world with an up-close...
Join Us For a Night of Fun, Food and Family - Little Italy State of the Neighborhood
Get ready for a night of fun and community spirit at the Little Italy State of the Neighborhood on Thursday, September 25th! Enjoy breathtaking views of downtown and the marina from the rooftop lanai of Kilroy's premier office building, 2100 Kettner. Doors open at 5:30pm. GET YOUR TICKET NOW! Chris Gomez, the Little Italy Association's Chief Execut...
Reading Sardinian textiles: patterns, practice, and the Samugheo hub
Sardinia’s textile heritage runs from household use to today’s workshops and museums. Wool, linen, and cotton are still woven on horizontal and vertical looms into rugs, bedspreads, saddle bags, and table linens whose motifs are a true symbol of regional identity. The craft survives across the island, but knowledge and active workshops are concentr...
Eataly’s all-you-can-eat SeptemberFest is coming to Chicago next month
Chicago doesn’t exactly lack for food festivals but leave it to Eataly to throw an epic rager that packs a whole city block party into a single night. On Friday, September 26, the Italian marketplace at 43 E. Ohio Street transforms itself for All You Can Eataly SeptemberFest, a once-a-year blowout where guests are invited to eat, drink and play wit...
I visited the sleepy Italian city that rivals Venice without the crowds but with empty beaches
It may look a little like the old Italian city in its appearance, with its buildings lining winding canals, but in Ravenna you aren’t pushing and shoving among crowds of fellow tourists — or getting ripped-off at an overpriced restaurant. Once a bustling international hub and the former capital for three different empires, Ravenna is now a sleepy r...
Metro Detroit's Bommarito Bakery Celebrates 100 Years of Authentic Italian Fare in St. Clair Shores
In metro Detroit, a storied Italian bakery rings in a century of business and community service, carving a name for itself in the local annals of family-owned establishments. WXYZ reports that Bommarito Bakery, a staple in the St. Clair Shores area, has been honored with a historic marker, admiring its decades of contributions to the community. Hav...
Basilica vs Cathedral in Italy: what’s the difference?
If you’re looking to buy property in Italy, chances are you’ll come across stunning churches and historic buildings in towns and cities nearby. Italy’s rich religious architecture is a big part of its charm, but terms like basilica, cathedral, and duomo can be confusing. What do they mean? And why does it matter? In this guide, we’ll explain the di...
West Virginia author says her Italian cookbook is about way more than food
West Virginian Italian American author Rosalyn Queen recently shared a few secrets and memories with WBOY. Queen sat down with 304 Today host Lauren Winans ahead of the 46th West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival in Clarksburg. Queen wrote and published “Arrivederci: Recipes and Customs Every Italian Girl Takes from Home” 20 years ago as a way to...
Catacombs of Saints Marcellino and Pietro: inside Rome’s forgotten catacombs few travelers ever see
A short distance from the urban chaos of Rome, ten meters below the street level, there still exists an ancient and mysterious world: the Catacombs of San Marcellino and Pietro, which are not only an archaeological site but an immersive experience that combines primitive Christian art and faith. When thinking of Rome, the Colosseum, the Vatican, t...
Spotlight On Maryland-Society of Italian American Businessmen (SIAB)
This week on Spotlight On Maryland, Gina Crash was joined in studio by Joe Papa, President, Society of Italian American Businessmen, (SIAB), & Maryland Italian Festival Co-Chair, to talk about their mission and largest fundraiser of the year- the Maryland Italian Festival, coming up Friday, September 26th-Sunday, September 28th at the Ripken Stadiu...
Meeting the Italian American Pope describing what we do for these wonderful community
Standing before the new Pope, what strikes you right away is his ability to create a familiar, almost intimate atmosphere in just a few seconds. Speaking about peace - his pontificate’s absolute priority - he quoted the words of Mother Cabrini: “Begin the mission, and the means will come.” An invitation to act, he said, that applies just as much to...