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L'Associazione Carretti Siciliani Trecastagni è lieta di invitarVi a scoprire i segreti dell'arte centenaria del carretto siciliano. Una vera icona del folkore isolano che desta la curiosità di chiunque visiti questa terra. Immergetevi tra chiavi, casse di fuso e bardature che vi faranno fare un viaggio nella più autentica tradizione locale.&n...

One of the biggest moments in US history recently happened as Alfa Romeo just revealed their all-new, highly anticipated Giulia sedan for the world to see on the Interwebs. Built to compete with the BMW M3, the Audi RS4, and so on, the Alfa Romeo Giulia is a compact sports sedan with a lot of hype built around it. And just starting with the looks,...

I turisti a Roma sono aumentati dai 7,5 milioni di arrivi registrati nel 2000 ai 13,4 milioni del 2014, con un incremento del 77,5%: un dato molto più alto dell'aumento medio misurato a livello nazionale nello stesso periodo (+33,3%). A rivelarlo è uno studio del Censis sul turismo a Roma in vista del Giubileo.   Le presenze turistiche nella...

Italy's culinary universe goes far beyond pizza and pasta. From the top of the boot in Milan to the tip of the toe in Sicily, there's a wide array of cuisines and regional specialties to explore.   Based on their Michelin star ratings, critical praise, and industry accolades and awards, we believe that these 20 restaurants offer the very bes...

by Cookie Curci   Through the years, I've discovered bits and pieces of the past that when put all together, make up my extraordinary grandmother Maria Carmela Curci- Dinapoli. I knew that she came to this country as a young immigrant from Italy and married my grandfather Antonio Curci in 1910. A few years later, she was widowed with th...

Kenny Lombino was announced as the 13th President of the Ferrari Club of America Southwest Region at an FCA board meeting held earlier this year, a position he will hold for the next two years through 2017. In his first President's Message, Lombino stated that he "would first like to thank the Board of Directors for bestowing on me this great...

Saturday, September 19th, I had the great honor and privilege of carrying the statue of our beloved patron San Gennaro through the bustling streets of Little Italy on his feast day. I would like to thank Achille Pirro and Mark Mascioli for making it happen, as well as my fellow lifters for their support and confidence; I had the time of my life! &...

by Danya Henninger   In 1893, Francesco Dispigno left Naples and traveled to America with his wife and young son. They landed at Ellis Island, where his son's Italian name - Rafael - was officially changed to Ralph. The family headed to Philadelphia and settled on South Ninth Street.   Seven years later, Dispigno, who had worked in th...

Roosevelt Middle School (http://www.rooseveltms.com) located in Glendale, CA is looking for a teacher for a 7th grade Italian Language elective starting in the 2016-2017 school year. Students will be coming from the Franklin Italian Dual-Immersion program. Applicant should have Italian Single-Subject credential. If applicant does not have an...

Venetian cuisine. On November 12, Contessa Enrica Rocca will demonstrate the joys of Venetian cooking through the creation of cicchetti, or traditional Venetian canapés, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at La Scuola di Eataly Chicago's "Chef's Kitchen" (43 E Ohio St).   Rocca's presentation will not only touch upon the basics of Northern Italian coo...

by Samantha Hammer Filomena's Cafe & Wine Bar – comfort food by popular demand. An abundance of fashionable chefs are opening new restaurants throughout Southern Orange County. If you are looking for an unforgettable homemade Italian dining experience, indulge yourself at Filomena's Cafe & Wine Bar in the Laguna Design Center.  ...

by Mark Klass   One day each November, Auburn's Main Street shapeshifts into a sea of military might, a mile-long parade honoring veterans of all stripes, a spirited 2½-hour march bursting with music, flags, salutes, tears and applause.   For those veterans who come unprepared, the experience can be overwhelming. Over the years,...