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On a March evening in New York, inside the Rizzoli bookstore in Midtown, two architects from Milan — Stefano Boeri and Francesca Cesa Bianchi — sat down to talk about trees. Not parks or gardens, but forests growing inside cities, on buildings and among people. They were there to present Bosco Verticale: Morphology of a Vertical Forest, a book that...

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Dear friends, Spring has finally arrived. Rome is starting to fill up with tourists, even more this year due to the Jubilee.  A few days ago, an event was held in New York that I should have attended in person, at what is "my home" in the United States, the Italian American Museum in Little Italy, New York. Unfortunately, I couldn't be there in per...

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In the vibrant heart of New York City, at the bustling Columbus Circle, stands the Christopher Columbus Monument, an enduring symbol of exploration and cultural heritage. Rising 76 feet into the Manhattan skyline, this magnificent column pays homage to the Italian explorer who forever altered the course of history with his voyage to the New World i...

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Nonna Dora’s has signed a ten-year lease at 200 Church Street in Tribeca, according to Traded. The space was formerly home to Tribeca Kitchen, which closed in 2023. It will be the second location for Nonna Dora’s, which opened in February 2022 along Second Avenue. Addolorata Marzovilla opened the Italian restaurant after making pasta for her son N...

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March 14, 2025 Manhattan, NY

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Inspired by a real-life story, The Store Under the Portico is an original musical set in Mantova, Italy during the German occupation of Northern Italy in WWII.  Renata Baraldi, affectionately called “Tata” (a Mantovano term for “nanny”), takes over a fabric store for a Jewish family in hiding at the height of fascism (where women were deemed nothin...

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The concept at Casa Louie (W37th St and 10th Ave) is “coastal Italian meets neighborhood in New York City.” The restaurant opened last week, with longtime restauranteurs Jonah Phillips and Marom Unger, owners of the popular sushi/ramen spot down the block, Suram, at the helm. Many will also know Jonah as managing partner of Friedman’s, which has a...

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"Italian American Sounds Good: New Italians in the USA, the Value of Citizenship" was the theme of the event held today at the Italian American Museum in New York. The meeting was organized by the Migrantes Foundation and the Patronato ACLI USA to discuss the benefits of acquiring a passport not only for Italy but also for the European Uni...

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Passersby might first notice the breezeway patio decorated with New York subway signs and scenes from movies like Rocky, The Godfather and Goodfellas. Step inside Broadway Sandwiches, and the tiled wall with a stunning black-and-white design immediately comes into view behind the counter. But it’s the sandwiches that really shine, with fresh breads...

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The Buttenweiser Hall is packed, humming with anticipation. And then, in strides Giada De Laurentiis—poised, practiced, a smile built for the spotlight. On stage, waiting to greet her, is Melissa Ben-Ishay, the mastermind behind Baked by Melissa. The occasion? A celebration of Super Italian, Giada’s latest cookbook. The 92nd Street Y is hosting, an...

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