The stories of our Italian ancestors are all different, and all alike, all equally fascinating. The Italian Cultural Institute of New York presents L’America di Irene – Storia di una friulana di frontiera (Chiandetti Editore) by author Paola Trappo, a book about the incredible life of her aunt Irene, emigrated from her Northern Friuli to America. ...
READ MORESiena: The Rise of Painting, 1300–1350 examines an exceptional moment at the dawn of the Italian Renaissance and the pivotal role of Sienese artists—including Duccio, Pietro and Ambrogio Lorenzetti, and Simone Martini—in defining Western painting. In the decades leading up to the catastrophic onset of the plague around 1350, Siena was the site of p...
READ MOREAngela Rito, one of the brightest minds on the New York dining scene, represents a new Italian-American cuisine. As co-owner of the renowned restaurant Don Angie, along with her husband Scott Tacinelli, Rito has shaped a corner of the West Village that has now become a must-visit stop for Italian cuisine enthusiasts in the US. But what makes her st...
READ MOREThe design community gathered in Bloomingdale’s New York flagship store to celebrate the Salone del Mobile.Milano’s installation Italian Design: from Classic to Contemporary. Curated by Ferruccio Laviani, this tribute to Italian design culture will be on display until September 29th. The installation will be accompanied by a series of engaging talk...
READ MOREWith its chummy atmosphere and eclectic decor, memories of the Bushwick original from its early days in 2008 filled my mind as I wormed my way into the Penn One complex, called the Penn District — past the Los Tacos No. 1 and a new gelato space — looking for the new Roberta’s, the first standalone in Manhattan. Technically, its two-story structure,...
READ MOREWhen choosing from the hundreds of Italian restaurants in New York, the first question that comes to mind is “red sauce or regional?” It’s the difference between bread and butter and house grissini, tomato sauce on breaded veal versus simmered with al dente paccheri, or chicken francese versus couscous alla Trapanese. Even when the boundaries aren’...
READ MOREBecause Daphne's is not an isolated case: there are several restaurants that, according to the newspaper, would make an Italian grandmother flinch. Café Mars promises to be eccentric, right down to the pink designer chairs at the bar, designed by Studio Apotroes, and the neon, reminiscent of the Memphis Group. Here, Castelvetrano olives arrive in c...
READ MOREWhen: September 25 2024 from 18:00 to 19:30 (Local time) - Place: Italian Cultural Institute in New York 686 Park Avenue, NY - with Pasquale Cozzolino Chef of Ribalta – Italian Restaurant in NY Tomato plays a central role in Italian cuisine and represents a true symbol of our culinary identity. Originating from the Americas and introduced to Italy...
READ MORENot many people can say they've spent a night sipping whiskey and smoking cigarettes with the late Frank Sinatra — but Tony Danza can. In a new interview the "Who's the Boss?" alum — who's currently promoting his new cabaret show, "Tony Danza: Sinatra & Stories" — shared intimate details from his early morning conversation with the legendary singer...
READ MOREExploring Central Park, enjoying a Broadway musical, strolling through the crowded streets of Manhattan, or shopping on Fifth Avenue: New York always offers plenty of opportunities for fun. But when it’s time to eat, pizza remains a favorite choice. Since 1905, when Gennaro Lombardi opened his pizzeria in Little Italy, Italian pizza has become an i...
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