Friday after work, I made my way to Williamsburg, Brooklyn for the 19th Annual Feast of San Donato. Organized by Francesca Mazza (and her gracious family) the ceremony took place outside their beautiful home at 158 Conselyea Street.   Normally held on August 7th, this year's celebration was postponed a few weeks because Franca and her family...

by Christine Fischer With Italian restaurants a dime a dozen in NYC, it's hard to know where to find the stuff grandma would approve of -- we're talking lasagna, veal Parm, and manicotti (or "manicot," as grandma might say).   When you're craving the sauciest, cheesiest, most colossal plate of Italian-American food you've ever eaten, there...

Celebrating their grand opening on Wednesday, August 21st, Capriccio Latino Restaurant invites the media to come and experience an exciting culinary venture—classic Italian cuisine prepared with a Latin twist. The media is welcome to sample the fare and flair of this beautiful new restaurant with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cocktails.  ...

Brookfield Office Properties Inc. announced that Salvatore Ferragamo, the Italian luxury fashion house, will open a location at the redesigned Brookfield Place in Lower Manhattan, which is currently undergoing a $250-million renovation.   The renovated Brookfield Place, with its stunning waterfront location, is emerging as one of the most dr...

These classes are held by the professional chefs of the International Culinary Center, who will present recipes to the students both with pasta secca and pasta fresca. Students will also learn Italian culinary vocabulary and what the Mediterranean way of living means: how to eat and choose healthy and fresh ingredients based on the Barilla Center f...

By Maurita Cardone Lavazza parte alla conquista del mercato americano con una nuova linea studiata ad hoc per questo lato dell'oceano. L'azienda sta lanciando in questi giorni quattro nuovi blend di caffè già disponibili nei supermercati di Stati Uniti e Canada, appositamente studiati per le macchine a filtro più diffuse nelle case degli americani...

By Filomena Fuduli Sorrentino Il Ministero degli Affari Esteri, nell'anno scolastico 1994-1995, ha istituito l'Ufficio Istruzione presso il Consolato di NYC per promuovere lo studio della lingua e della cultura italiana nei tre stati di New York, Connecticut e New Jersey. Oggi l'Ufficio è retto dal dirigente scolastico Carlo Davoli. Siamo andati...

VBH is an Italian Luxury accessories house with an innovative approach to the ever-changing luxury market. The House's core business includes a line of women's luxury leather handbags and accessories, along with a collection of fine jewelry and decorative home objects with a strong celebrity following. VBH corporate offices, retail showroom, creati...

Ralph Macchio and Mario Cantone will headline the cast of a special industry reading of A Room of My Own, the anticipated new comedy written and directed by Charles Messina. Mr. Macchio and Mr. Cantone will be joined by a cast that includes Colin Critchley, Gina Ferranti, Kendra Jain, and Johnny Tammaro. The invitation only reading is set for Monda...

by Ross Barkan   Despite threatening to throw a reporter off a balcony and allegedly having sex in a wine bar bathroom, Congressman Michael Grimm was arguably a favorite to win re-election at this time last week.   But Monday's indictment on a slew of wire, mail fraud and other charges badly damages the Republican's chances of survivi...