Studying (in) Italy: 3 Ways to Live on a Budget While You Study in Italy
WTI Magazine #79 2016 May 13Author : John Cabot University Translation by: Designer clothing and handbags, amazing food, fine wines—Italy is known for offering some of the most luxurious items and experiences the world has to offer. But believe it or not, it's possible for anyone to enjoy Italy's world-class landscape and culture on...
Friuli Venezia Giulia in cerca di turisti Usa con l'aiuto di Lidia Bastianich
Il Friuli Venezia Giulia prende per la gola gli americani. L'intento è spingerli a visitare la Regione convincendoli con prelibatezze tipiche. Per centrare l'obiettivo, ieri il territorio si è affidato a Lidia Bastianich, chef di fama internazionale, star tv e scrittrice. Nel suo ristorante "Felidia" a New York, colei che ha cucinato anche...
Dining With Susan: Grimaldi’s Italian Kitchen
Grimaldi's Italian Kitchen in Woodbridge (featuring a brick coal-fired pizza oven) opened October 2014. Local residents now have the New York Pizza from Grimaldi's (under the Brooklyn Bridge) right here in New Haven county. From 1890-1930, Italians flocked to the United States, creating legendary Meccas in places like Brooklyn, New York an...
New Gelato and Dessert Shop to Open in Red Hook
The sweet taste of Italy is coming to Red Hook. Dolce Brooklyn, a new eatery serving gelato and sorbet, is opening soon in the former space of Brooklyn Slate at 305 Van Brunt St. Owners plan to open the shop by July 4. Kristina Frantz and her husband Pierre Alexandre have been planning to open a business in the neighborhood since they mov...
Pastaria's Ashley Shelton Receives Eater's Prestigious Young Guns Award
When Ashley Shelton found out this past May that she'd been selected as an Eater Young Guns semifinalist, her dog was the only one around to share in her excitement. Today, when the news broke that she won the prestigious award, she got to share her enthusiasm with her fellow recipients in Los Angeles. "I got the email and it rocked my min...
Da Sergio Leone alle star d'America. Franco Carretti: l'uomo che cuce i costumi ai sogni
"Vivo a Miami da 35 anni. Sono venuto la prima volta chiamato da Corbucci per un film con Bud Spencer e Terence Hill. Mi piacque subito e poi mi sono strasferito". Il grande salto è quello di Franco Carretti costumista di tanti registi da Sergio Leone a Marco Bellocchio, a Damiano Damiani a Elio Petri. Suoi i costumi di "Un cittadino al di sopra di...
‘Iris’ weaves mythic tale of innocence, venality
What: Pietro Mascagni's "Iris," conducted by Leon Botstein with the American Symphony Orchestra When: 7:30 p.m., July 22, July 29; 2 p.m., July 24, July 27, July 31 Where: Sosnoff Theater, Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Bard College, Annandale Tickets: Start at $25 Information: Visit http://fishercenter.bard.edu/calen...
Businesses in Italy’s South have started growing again, thanks mostly to young people and startups
by Marzio Bartoloni Businesses in the underdeveloped, poorer South of Italy have started growing again. Above all, thanks to young people, and startups. There are 10,000 more companies — an increase for the first time since 2008 (+0.7%). Exports are also robust (+2.5%), stronger than in the North. Another 50,000 jobs were cre...
97th Saint Anthony’s Feast Opens in Boston’s North End
by Matt Conti Opening Ceremonies at the 2016 St. Anthony's Feast was a spectacle for thousands of devotees of the patron saint. Always on the last weekend in August, the gold-adorned statue of San Antonio emerged to the faithful crowds on under the glory of confetti and streamers. A blessing by Fr. Antonio of St. Leonard Church was follow...
NIAF and Brooks Brothers together to help
NIAF is excited to announce that Brooks Brothers has partnered our Foundation to help aid victims of the recent devastating earthquake in central Italy. Starting today, Brooks Brothers will accept donations at its 260 stores across the United States. All donations will go to NIAF's Italian American Relief Fund. Through its nonprofit organi...
New Jersey Entrepreneur Tom Maoli Moves To Save Landmark Jersey Carousel
The Casino Pier in Seaside Heights proudly claims to being home to one of only two surviving American made classic carousels in the state -- the 1910 Dentzel Grand Carousel. The carousel's reputation extends far beyond the state. It is considered one of the one of the finest, most prestigious carousels ever created. But it seems legacy isn't enough...
Bronx's Arthur Avenue named 'Great Street of America'
If you've slurped oysters outside a seafood market, taken a bite of burrata or savored cannoli on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, this distinction might not be news to you. Arthur Avenue, which some call "the real Little Italy," will join the American Planning Association's "Great Streets of America." The celebration and official announcement...