On the brink of their first business anniversary on Oct. 10, Massimo Felici and his wife Deya are gearing up for a celebratory bash for that evening. And though they're knee deep in refurbishing and renovating "The Richmond" -- the eatery that once served as former home to Gatsby's on the Bay -- Massimo says the Vinum party will be "really big." FY...
READ MORESparkling wine lovers have declared a day of mourning after video footage emerged showing 30 thousand liters of prosecco being unceremoniously wasted after a tank exploded at an Italian reservoir. The tragic spillage was filmed on Tuesday in Conegliano Veneto, in the province of Treviso, after the pressurized tank exploded because it was overfilled...
READ MORENaples native Aldo Lamberti brings the influences of his Italian childhood to Cherry Hill, N.J., with Caffe Aldo Lamberti. The chef-owner grew up in the seaside town of Monte di Procida and had his first restaurant job at 13, when his family moved to Brooklyn, N.Y., and opened a pizzeria. At 27, Lamberti returned to Italy to hone his culinary skill...
READ MOREOn a summer trip to Piedmont in Italy, Seattle-based filmmaker Will Miceli fell in love with the abundance of great wine and food in the region. But the story of the Abbona family, the owners of Piedmont’s Marchesi di Barolo winery, was what truly won his heart. When it came down to choosing a subject for Wine Spectator’s 2018 Video Contest, spotli...
READ MOREWhen: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11th 6-8PM - Where: Kitchens by Deane Design Center on East Main Street, Stamford, Connecticut 06902 - Costs: Members: $40 | NonMembers: $45 - Advanced registration is required by October 5th. RSVP HERE Pull up a seat as we discuss and delve into the world of Italian wines where women dominate at the top leaderships rungs. J...
READ MOREThis harvest season, if you’d like to explore the “imaginary” Italy of the North Bay, we’ve got your passport and itinerary ready. We asked some of our favorite Italian-inspired chefs, farmers and winemakers to chime in on the question: How do you live like an Italian in Wine Country? Cue the soundtrack of “Il Postino.” Growing your own Costata Rom...
READ MOREThe Italian Festival is Sept. 29-30 at Seattle Center Armory, Fisher Pavilion and Seattle Center Pavilion, with music, dance, authentic foods, workshops and activities for everyone. This will be the 20th year for the popular festa Italiana Seattle. There will be a grape-stomping competition and pizza tossing, and a new event called Opera for Kids,...
READ MOREIl vino italiano guadagnerà posizioni da qui al 2020 sui mercati americani e asiatici, con la Francia ancora in vantaggio con un prezzo medio a bottiglia superiore. Questo il trend presentato da Sopexa, agenzia specializzata nel food & drink a livello internazionale, autrice del Wine trade monitor 2018, uno studio internazionale dedicato ai vini, c...
READ MOREThe Gloria Foundation announces its fifth annual “Taste of Italy” to be held on Sept. 26 at Design Consign. This wonderful evening will feature delicious Italian food catered by local Italian restaurants and wine poured by some of Italy's finest distributors. There will be an excellent band, a fun photo booth, a wine pull, silent auction and a raff...
READ MOREThursday October 4, from 18:30 to 20:00 CDT. Cotroneo Wine & Spirits, 2148 3rd St, White Bear Lake 55110, MN. Get tickets here www.theitalianculturalcenter.org. Sample wines of Alto Adige, Veneto and Piemonte from the esteemed Leonardo LoCascio Selections Portfolio. Registration is limited to 20 so sign-up today. Lead by Instructor and member of Th...
READ MORE