The Italian Way: Addressing the Italian Stereotypes, Myth 16 - Part 4 - Land of Poets ...
WTI Magazine #75 2016 January 18Author : Elda Buonanno Foley Translation by: In this last part of the conversation on Italy being a land of "of artists, poets, saints, philosophers, scientists and sailors" (Please see part 1-2-3 in the previous magazines), I would like to address the stereotype of Italy often been seen as a land of S...
Maine Voices: That was amore: When Portland was known for Italian sandwiches
by Bill Smith I'm pretty sure that for the most part, native Portlanders like Italian sandwiches more than people who move here do. That's a shame; I invite newcomers to reconsider. Let's be clear. A real Maine Italian starts with a pillow-soft roll split down the middle. On one side is a layer of deli ham; on the other, a strip of w...
IU's Franco Pestilli and Cara Lewis honored by Association for Psychological Science
Two Indiana University faculty members in the IU Bloomington College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences have received major recognition for early career contributions to their fields. Computational neuroscientist Franco Pestilli has won the 2016 Janet Taylor Spence Award for Transformative Early Career Contrib...
Italian Restaurant to Open at Former Hogarth’s Bar and Bistro Site
The building that used to house Hogarth's Bar and Bistro, which closed in January, at 5201 Center Street in New Town has a new tenant who plans to turn the space into an Italian restaurant. Neal Clarke, who moved to Williamsburg from Arlington in 2010, is planning to open his new restaurant, Capriccio Ristorante, in March. Clarke has...
SSP America welcomes modern Italian Cuisine to Los Angeles International Airport with chef Fabio Viviani’s Osteria
SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, announced the opening of Chef Fabio Viviani's Osteria at Los Angles International Airport's Terminal 6. Renowned across the United States for his "fan favorite" appearance on Bravo's Top Chef and his increasing succession of...
Italian land and nature: Courmayeur
WTI Magazine #77 2016 March 18Author : italia.it Translation by: The peaks of Italy are absolutely a must-destination for mountain enthusiasts. Among the many and marvelous places in Valle d'Aosta, Courmayeur is one of the most important ski hubs in the country. Nestled in a beautiful natural basin that lies thousands of feet above s...
Jim and Pete's 75th Anniversary
In an industry where life expectancy is notoriously brief, Jim and Pete's Italian Restaurant in Elmwood Park will be celebrating its seventy-fifth anniversary throughout the month of April. To thank their customers, owners Michael Bucchianeri and Jim Sorce, Jr. will be presenting diners with a gift card for an amount ($10-$1,000) revealed...
Rossetti’s: The chic corner of Lynn
"Our job here at Rossetti's is to make sure that all guests are treated like kings and queens," states Chris Rossetti, the youngest partner of the new family-run eatery, situated in downtown Lynn. With superior hospitality, a classic Italian menu with a modern twist, and a posh, yet comfortable atmosphere, guests are certainly treated as such. &nb...
Musica in Maschera
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 7:00pm. Westchester Italian Cultural Center - 24 Depot Square - Tuckahoe, 10707 With the Artists of the NYC Amato Opera Co. A reception with the artists will conclude the evening. Must register in advance and prepay. Members $45, Non-Members $55 A charming staged opera-concert experience...
Da Rimini agli Usa e al comando Nato: la storia dell'italoamericano Mike Scaparrotti
Zia Assunta se lo ricorda ancora, quel ragazzone grande e grosso che vent'anni fa arrivò sotto il sole di Rimini per scoprire profumi e sapori fino a quel giorno soltanto immaginati durante i racconti dei nonni. "Lavorava alla base Nato di Vicenza, venne qui in vacanza con moglie e figli. Voleva conoscere le sue origini". Oggi, il generale...
Damiani introduces the heritage of Italian style to new markets worldwide
An Italian family firm with a deep-rooted tradition and passion for the art, craft and savoire-faire that goes into making high quality jewelry is introducing a growing number of consumers to its exceptional, handmade products. Chairman Guido Damiani explains what makes award-winning Damiani and its pieces unique and how even the richest o...
Trip to Operatic Italy
When: June 9 at 7:00 pmWhere: The Center for Italian & Italian American Culture (CIIAC), 411 Pompton Avenue, Suite 5, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 United States Join us for a presentation by Lou Barrella, Music Educator & recipient of the Dr. Leonard Covello Lifetime Achievement Award from The Italian Teachers' Association...