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Walk through the Italian Market with Our Market Project, and you’re not just browsing popular food stands — you’re stepping into generations of immigrant stories etched into every block. The community-driven arts initiative, led by visual artist Michelle Angela Ortiz, transforms the Market into a living archive, blending oral histories, murals, and...

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When you visit Sicily, especially the western side of the island, you will quickly notice that there’s torrone (or nougat) everywhere, made in many different flavors and variations. You see it in stores, at cafes, restaurants, and at gatherings, and if you’re fortunate enough to attend an Italian or Sicilian wedding or baptism you’ll probably have...

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It will take nearly 200 volunteers to bring the food and entertainment of Italy to the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee this Sunday, from servers to chefs. "These are recipes that have been handed down from generations and it is, it’s good homemade food," said Marie Andaloro-Lieber, president of the Italian Community Center. "We have 24 differ...

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Angelo Brocato reminds me of my childhood growing up Sicilian in a tight knit community in New Orleans in the 60s. It was a simpler time where Sicilian immigrant-owned businesses relied greatly on neighborhood patron support. I recall as a child, every Saturday morning, my grandmother and I would start our day by driving from the Westbank of New Or...

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Bronte sits on the western slopes of Mount Etna, in the province of Catania, together with Adrano and Biancavilla. Here grows a nut with a unique identity: the Pistacchio Verde di Bronte, awarded PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) status by the European Union in 2010. With its strong aroma and emerald-green kernel, this is by no means your “comm...

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Did you know that Sicily produces over 90% of all prickly pears in Italy—and is one of the largest exporters in Europe? This humble cactus fruit, once considered peasant food, has become a true symbol of Sicilian summer, adorning landscapes, inspiring legends, and even appearing in haute cuisine. In a world increasingly fascinated by exotic superfo...

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I'm wandering through the village of Sant'Angelo on the Italian island of Ischia, searching for the footpath that will take me to the volcanic fumaroles on the isle's southern shore – and towards one of Italy's most unique meals.   A shopkeeper points me to a stone staircase snaking up from an alleyway that climbs over the cliffs and mountains. The...

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Behind Spain, Italy is the second-largest global olive oil producer. For centuries, olive trees have thrived in the climate of the Mediterranean. Italy and the areas of former Ancient Rome have been growing olive trees since antiquity, dating as far back as 4,000 B.C. It's no wonder that Italian olive oil is a prized commodity all around the world....

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As the US Open heats up, tennis's biggest stars are unwinding off-court at a chic Midtown Italian spot; Osteria Delbianco. The stylish Italian hotspot, tucked just off Madison Avenue on East 49th Street, has become a ritual stop for the world's best as they carbo-load before match day. It's attracted the likes of World No. 1 and No. 2 Jannik Sinner...

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When you're hungry on a road trip in the United States, your options for nourishment aren't always stellar. While you may be lucky to find a diner or a roadside BBQ stand, you're more likely to come across a typical fast food chain or even a gas station supermarket filled with shelf-stable snacks and sad, soggy sandwiches. Italy, however, does not...

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