William Noll laughs when asked why he focused on Italy for this year's ArtsNaples World Festival. "Why not?" he says. "That's what's great about Italy! You literally have centuries that you can choose from."   Italy has been the longtime home to opera, classical music, visual art, fashion, theater and so much more. So it was probably inevit...

By Anthony De Marco   "Code" is a word used often by luxury watch brands. It pertains to historical, cultural and other significant signs (maybe even myth and legend) that are identifiable with a particular company. The various ways these codes are protected and expressed by the brands vary.   For some it's paid lip service while for...

Ciao from Rome! Welcome to the 77th issue of our online magazine. What a wonderful trip I did, visiting 9 cities but most of all 10 different sparkling beautiful Italian communities presenting my book "We the Italians. Two flags, One heart. One hundred interviews" (available here http://goo.gl/f2wBha). What a terrific wave of passion for Italy, of...

Il futuro della Roma nasce in Florida. Il sogno inseguito da Dino Viola e Franco Sensi si realizzerà grazie a James Pallotta e alla nuova dirigenza statunitense, accolta con diffidenza da molti tifosi e 'addetti ai lavori' un anno e mezzo fa: la Roma avrà un nuovo stadio, di sua proprietà, che sorgerà sulle ceneri dell'ippodromo di Tor di Valle. L...

If Art Could Talk aspires to engage its audience through a humorous collection of "unusual paintings". In this digital age, new forms of artistic expression proliferate throughout the Internet and into nearly every aspect of our daily lives. Due to the expediency of the instant-gratification driven society, new and innovative stimuli are often priz...

by Victoria Pesce ElliottThere is pizza, and then there is Lucali. And while some are griping about the prices, even carbo-phobes should make an exception for this much-ballyhooed Brooklyn pie. Its puffy, cracker-thin crust and fantastic toppings inspire fans to wait up to two hours for a seat at the New York flagship. Miami Beach's suddenly hip S...

Luxottica, the Italian eyewear manufacturer, said it has signed a lease at downtown Miami's New World Tower, adding to the roster of luxury tenants in the building. Luxottica plans to relocate from its existing office near Miami International Airport in November, and will occupy nearly half a floor — or 5,000 square feet.   Other tenants al...

Bright House Networks today announced the launch of Mediaset Italia, the #1 channel from Italy, bringing customers Italian-language news, dramas, comedies and thriller series as well as variety and games shows, entertainment events, seasonal sports coverage and Italian films.   The channel is available to Bright House Networks digital custom...

Construction is underway in North Palm Beach for the sixth and largest Doris Italian Market & Bakery, a South Florida grocery chain in business since 1947. Doris Italian Market has built a brand around authentic Italian-American deli food and a fresh selection of meats, seafood, fruits and vegetables.   The new store also will have...

La Moderna, an Italian bar and restaurant, is joining a number of businesses at Sunset Harbour Shops in Miami Beach. The restaurant's interiors were designed by architect Roberto Liorni, and include an Italian-crafted copper bar and a Stefano Ferrara handmade brick oven. Among its menu items: spaghetti with Osetra caviar, fresh oysters and crispy l...