The 63rd Genoa International Boat Show, an absolute world-class event that is a flagship of Made in Italy, opens with record numbers not only in terms of exhibitor and visitor attendance but also and especially in economic terms. In fact, the Italian shipbuilding industry is going gangbusters with production and market results that from month to mo...

In December 2021, New York’s MacDougal Street wine bar and restaurant, Niche Niche, had the privilege of hosting Rome’s renowned Salumeria Roscioli for a brief pop-up event. Little did anyone know that this momentous occasion would sow the seeds of a remarkable partnership. Two years down the road, they celebrate the birth of the very first Rosciol...

Even if you've never explored the winding streets of Rome, strolled along Venice's canals, or dined on the best pizza in Naples, there's a lot you can learn about Italian coffee culture without ever visiting Italy. Italians take coffee very seriously, often having up to three — or more — cups of coffee every day.  From cappuccino to espresso, and c...

Maribel Weisz of Antique Resources and Stephanie Sarris of Bellehaven Designs will celebrate Italian American Heritage Month by hosting a charity event they’re calling “Che Bellezza! An Evening of Italian Culture and Murano.” The fundraiser will run from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 19 at Antique Resources, 1741 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. Boasting the largest c...

IN A 1932 INTERVIEW, MARIETTA Sabatini was asked to describe the life of her late employer, Pellegrino Artusi. It was “a continuous alternation,” she said, “between the study and the kitchen; the pen, and the saucepans.” The founder of a successful bank and a longtime resident of Florence, Artusi was a wealthy bachelor who devoted his retirement to...

Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena PDO (traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena) has made its debut in Boston, one of the United States’ oldest cities, at an exclusive masterclass tailored for retailers, chefs, and influential figures within the American food and wine industry. Enrico Corsini, President of the Protection Consortium, expressed, “...

Every morning millions of people reach for their eyeglasses even before getting out of bed.  With the world in focus, their day can begin. Nonetheless the history of eyeglasses remains blurry even if with a strong Italian connection from Ancient Rome to this day. So, it’s no wonder a feature article, “The Power of Big Ideas” published in Newsweek o...

Imagine a record-breaking wine, made from blending 155 grape vines that come from all the Regions in Italy of the “Italian Vineyard”, at the Botanical Garden in Rome. Luca Maroni, famous sensorial analyst and author of the Annual of the Best Italian Wines created a super wine, called “Somma Sapienza”, in honour of the city’s green university centre...

In the collective imagination that identifies the American market, New York, Los Angeles, and Miami loom large as icons—the golden gates that provide access to the economic Eldorado across the ocean. Yet we often overlook that other America that, away from the limelight, offers a less saturated market ripe with opportunities, especially in an era o...

Pizza, a culinary marvel celebrated in every corner of the United States, has evolved into a quintessential American dish with deep roots in Italian immigrant culture. The captivating story of American pizza’s transformation from its Italian origins unveils the profound immigrant influence that has indelibly shaped this beloved cuisine. In this art...