Restaurant Review: Porta Napoli Offers Pizza for Every Palate
In early September, Porta Napoli in Harrison took the place of Rue des Crepes, known for its theatrical Parisian décor and its neatly folded buckwheat crepes. It is Naples, not Paris, that the new proprietors hope to bring to mind. "Authenticity" is the catchword. Wood embers glow in a fire-engine-red pizza oven, which spreads cheer like a giant em...
A return to the lake with Alberto Zedda
In connection with the Metropolitan Opera's December 2015 performances of "La Donna del Lago", we examine some aspects of this masterpiece with the help of an essay by Alberto Zedda. Somehow, the miracle of this opera seems to elude even many Rossini lovers. Perhaps some refelctions from Alberto Zedda can help us understand why. ...
Ferretti vince il World Luxury Awards
by Luca D'Ambrosio Nuovo premio internazionale per Ferretti Group per la presenza on line e sui social network. Il riconoscimento è il prestigioso "World Luxury Award – Gold Use of Media" 2015 nella categoria "Cars & Yachts", conseguito per gli eccellenti risultati del proprio canale ufficiale Instagram "@ferrettigroup", che ha totalizzato olt...
Ennio Morricone Te Be Feted By Los Angeles Italia Film Fashion and Art Festival
by Nick Vivarelli Ennio Morricone will be feted by the 11th Los Angeles-Italia Film Fashion and Art Festival, the annual pre-Oscars event comprising movies and music and celebrating showbiz ties between Italy and Hollywood, which will run Feb. 21-27 at the Hollywood and Highland Center. The venerable Italian composer, whose long l...
Printing industry veteran proud to be an American of Italian heritage
by Sr. Camille D'Arienzo Lou Di Rico Title: President, Arland Printing Age: 63 Lives in: Mineola, N.Y. Sister Camille: Lou, about 15 years ago I approached your company, Arland Printing, to arrange for the production and distribution of Christmas cards. The artist, David Paul Hammer, was on death row in Terre Haute, Ind...
11 Reasons You Should Be Drinking Prosecco
by Kerin O'Keefe Some say no other beverage defines the Italian philosophy of la dolce vita, or the good life, quite like Prosecco. It's long been the aperitivo of choice for Italians up and down the peninsula, and it's now the most sold sparkler in the U.S.—and for good reason: It's refreshing, flavorful, light-bodied, (usually)...
Italian traditions: Viareggio ... the carnival and its parade floats
WTI Magazine #76 2016 February 15Author : folclore.it Translation by: Among the many attractions of perhaps the world's most beloved Italian region, Tuscany, the Carnival of Viareggio deserves a place of honor: it is one of the most important and appreciated carnivals, one in which thousands of people – tourists and Italians alike –...
Memoirs of Capri: Alluring San Michele
by Susan Nelson High above the steep rock walls of Capri stands a lone figure. Rays of sunlight dance and shimmer along the golden embroidery of the garments covering his large, well-built frame. Obsidian eyes search the green-blue sea laid out before him, coming to rest on a distant land – his own empire. His eyes narrow as he sl...
17th Annual Scholarship & Citizen of the Year Gala @ Order of Sons of Italy, Southern Colorado #2738
This year marks the Lodge's 17th Annual Scholarship & Citizen of the Year Gala. March 5th, proved to be no disappointment for those in attendance. MC's, Gino Carleo and Al Spinuzzi, hosted started off the evening in a "Let's Make a Deal" style and gave away free tickets for the 50\50 drawing. A dinner consisting of a family style serving of; an...
Burlington Sons of Italy to host wine, cheese tasting
The Burlington Sons of Italy Lodge 2223 will host its fifth annual Wine and Cheese Tasting event from 7 to 10 p.m. April 1 at the American Legion, 162 Winn St., Burlington.The Liquor Cabinet will provide wines and information regarding each wine that is sampled, and Roche Brothers Market will provide a variety of international cheeses. Hors d'oeuvr...
Versace opens store in Chicago
After a 16-year hiatus, Versace has returned to Chicago's Gold Coast, opening a two-story, 4,951-square-foot flagship at 933 North Rush Street.Versace closed its Oak Street store in 2000 and the Italian fashion house said the time off provided much-needed reflection. "We took a hiatus [from Chicago] because, frankly, we wanted to do some work on t...
Buono, pulito, giusto e identitario: A Sol&Agrifood l’olio extra vergine italiano raccontato ai consumatori internazionali
La fiducia dei consumatori internazionali si conquista con trasparenza e verità ma i mercati si conquistano con l'identità. È quanto emerso dal convegno "I consumatori internazionali sempre più agguerriti: buono, pulito e giusto è sufficiente?" organizzato da Teatro Naturale in collaborazione con Veronafiere ieri, nell'ultima giornata di Sol&Ag...