Italian Female directors make their voices heard at Cinema Italian Style
by Valerio Viale Cinema Italian Style (from November 12 through 16), yearly celebration of Italian cinematic art - co-presented by the American Cinematheque and Luce Cinecittà - turned eleven years old, with the 2015 edition. After an introduction from the Consul General of Italy, Antonio Verde, the artistic director, Laura Delli Colli, acting as...
Italian food with a french flair is here as Sous-Vide cooking arrives at Pizzeria Credo
By Patrick Robinson If you've never heard of a method of cooking called Sous-Vide (pronounced Sue Veed) it's not surprising. It's unusual and commonly found only in high end gourmet restaurants such as the Herbfarm and Canlis. But Jacques Nawar, owner of Pizzeria Credo in the West Seattle Junction is aiming to change that. Sous-Vi...
The Last Reel Premiere in LA
Elio Sofia is a award-winning independent film maker from Sicily. His film "The Last Reel" received "Best Documentary Picture" at the °61 Taormina Film Festival in 2015. The film depicts the industry's transition from film to digital and passionately portrays those who have dedicated their life's work to film, only to be cast aside in the new...
Italy in Facts and Figures
The Italian Embassy in Washington DC recently published some interesting facts and figures about Italy, many of which are relatively unknown. Did you know, for example, that Italy has the most UNESCO World Heritage sites of any country in the world? And beyond the physical places, such as the Residenze Reali dei Savoia of Turin pictured below, Ital...
Ann Goldstein: A Star Italian Translator
By Jennifer Maloney One evening this past September, more than 300 people squeezed into a narrow room at BookCourt bookstore in Brooklyn for the launch of "The Story of the Lost Child," by Italian author Elena Ferrante. The author, whose true identity is a closely held secret, was absent. Instead, the crowd whooped and cheered for...
Over State Line in PoCho, Alba’s Classic Northern Italian Specialties Have Staying Power and a Loyal Following
By Karen Sheer It's clear that Alba's is serving a concept, not a trend. The trajectory of its owner has been on the rise from the beginning. "We are dedicated to serving Italian cuisine – It must be served fresh, simple and prepared with respect," said Ray Balidemaj, Alba's owner. Trendy restaurants have made their way into...
Montessori alla riscossa, la scuola del royal baby rilancia il metodo italiano
di Maria Novella De Luca William e Kate con il figlio George ROMA - Sessantamila scuole nel mondo, soltanto duecento in Italia. Un successo senza confini, con ex alunni ai vertici di ogni ramo del sapere, e scienziati che continuano a testimoniarne l'efficacia. Ogni volta che un bambino famoso varca la soglia di un nido o di un as...
Il Volo has landed: On the road with the operatic trio in NYC
By Alisandra Puliti They may only be in their early 20s, but Il Volo's voices transcend well beyond their years. Since becoming a group in 2010, Gianluca Ginoble, Piero Barone and Ignazio Boschetto have won over not just their native country of Italy but also fans around the globe – including royals Queen Rania, Prince Albert and Prince Ca...
Conoscete tutta la pasta ripiena italiana, regione per regione?
Districarsi nella selva oscura della pasta ripiena italiana è un'impresa. Titanica. Le varianti regionali sono molte e anche all'interno di una regione, a distanza di pochi chilometri, lo stesso nome indica cose diverse: in confronto ricostruire la genesi della crisi dei mutui subprime è un gioco da ragazzi. Ravioli chiamati tortelli o an...
Ristorante Firenze: Maryland's Favorite New Restaurant?
Reisterstown's very own Ristorante Firenze is among five establishments in the running for favorite new restaurant in Maryland for 2016. The public is encouraged to weigh in to shape the Restaurant Association of Maryland's annual rankings, and online voting is open until March 30. Vote here. Brothers Larry and Brian Leonardi, who own...
Carnival Finalizes Contracts to Build Five New Cruise Ships at Fincantieri
A big weekend for the world's largest cruise company as Carnival Corporation finalizes contracts with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to build five new cruise ships costing more than $3.4 billion. The final order adds a fifth ship to a memorandum of agreement between Carnival and Fincantieri announced in December 2015 calling for the construction...
Boncore wins it on the ground
The race for an open state Senate seat in Boston and three adjacent communities was sure to shake up the status quo, with no Italian-American son of East Boston in the race — the profile that has defined the district's senator for 40 years. But voters did not seem hungry for too much change, as Joseph Boncore, an Italian-American son of ne...