There are almost twenty museums of Italian emigration to America, and another one has recently been inaugurated. It is part of a wonderful complex in the US Capital, Washington DC. I am pleased to have Francesco Isgrò as guest and protagonist of this interview, President of this wonderful new place that celebrates the Italian American experience an...

On this episode of You, Me & Sicily we sample some typical Sicilian street foods that will make you go WOW! Sicilian street foods may differ in different provinces but some typical ones are arancini, crispelli, fish snacks of all types, bread filled with ham or some type of vegetables, sausage sandwiches, and many more choices at festivals and ever...

Vincenzo Arcobelli was born in Sicily, in Catania and lived in Paternò up to 1993 when he moved to Texas, following his desire to know a different culture and a world definitely more advanced.Arcobelli, today instructor pilot commander of commercial civil aviation, has met Italian Americans of great cultural, entrepreneurial and political depth as...

Mount Etna, the active volcano on the east coast of Sicily, continued to erupt on 4 March, emitting a 12-km high plume of smoke and ash into the sky. The north-eastern city of Catania, along with a number of other towns and villages, was covered in a layer of ash and lapilli. However Catania airport remained operational, with a south-easterly breez...

Women are influencing the wine landscape all over. Today, they represent more than half of the wine purchases in the US. There has been a transformation in the worldwide wine industry that now sees women occupying prominent roles in every area, from sommelier to importers; from writers to winemakers. Meininger’s Wine Business, an international publ...

Among Italy’s wonders are not just works of art and incredible monuments; even nature has been generous with our Bel Paese. One natural wonder that never ceases to amaze is Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy’s tallest volcano, reaching a height of 3,326 m (10,912 ft); it is the world’s most active volcano.  Etna can be both an eden and hell, depending on...

In Italy there are some really unique villages in the world. Some are famous for their history and some others are very special thanks to their "profile". Centuripe has both of these characteristics. But what catches the eye is undoubtedly its shape. It immediatelyely recalls resemblance to some other forms. What does it look like to you? Centuripe...

Sat, Mar 6, 2021 at 3:00 PM. Yolan, 403 4th Avenue South, Nashville, TN, 37201. More info: https://www.yolannashville.com/events Yolan, the signature Italian restaurant at The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville (401 Korean Veterans Boulevard) – has announced a new, monthly wine series that invites guests to explore Italy’s bountiful wine...

Disaronno International and parent company ILLVA Saronno S.p.A are excited to announce that Corvo, part of the company’s imported portfolio from Sicily, is debuting a new look and feel for the wines and packaging as well as two new line extensions, reflecting both the deep ties to the island’s winemaking culture and a nod to the present and future....

Launched in 2020 to remember the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, NIAF is recognizing Italian Americans who sacrificed, served and defended peace, freedom and democracy during the war through the #IAWW2Heroes initiative.  This entry is a special submission from John Messina in honor of his late grandfather. Giuseppe (Joe) Messina was bo...