The secret ingredient behind Rome’s lasting monuments
In 30 B.C., the Roman architect Vitruvius wrote down an ancient recipe for mortar that, as it happens, could make modern buildings more durable and environmentally friendly. The crucial ingredient, volcanic sand, has long been credited with the longevity of Rome's ancient monuments, including the Pantheon, Hadrian's Temple, Trajan's Market...
First Alfa Romeo sports cars reach new central Ohio dealership
The Alfa Romeo brand is back in the United States with an eye-catching sports car. Bob-Boyd Alfa Romeo Fiat is the first central Ohio franchise to sell the brand since it left the U.S. market in the 1990s. The debut model is a special edition of the 4C, with pricing that starts at $71,895. It will be followed by a base-model 4C starting a...
Botticelli, Titian and Beyond in Los Angeles
This exhibition explores the evolution of Italian painting over five centuries, from late Medieval works of the 14th century to Impressionist pictures of the 19th century, featuring some of the greatest masters of these periods, including G. Bellini, S. Botticelli, F. Guardi, L. Signorelli, and Titian. More at http://www.sbmuseart.org/exhibitions/...
Stella's closed for repairs, Nestico's ... too! expands, Tabatha's opens in Auburn
Relax Stella's fans: The popular diner on Syracuse's North Side is only closed for a few days. Stella's Diner, 110 Wolf St. (near the corner of Lodi Street), shut down Tuesday for what a sign on the door describes as "improvements that require closing." Read more Source: http://www.syracuse.com/
USTA, Lavazza Announce Multi-Year Agreement For The US Open Tennis Championships
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and Lavazza today announced a multi-year agreement making "Italy's favorite coffee" an official promotional partner and the exclusive coffee of the US Open Tennis Championships. Lavazza's investment supports the brand's determination for exponential growth this year in North America. As a partner...
Senator George Onorato Is Mourned
Former New York state Senator George Onorato peacefully passed away at his home in East Elmhurst, surrounded by his children and family on February 21, 2015, at the age of 86. At this time of his parting we celebrate the life of a distinguished gentleman and statesman who was loved and respected by his community as a public servant and by...
Grande successo in america per il Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
È partita dagli Stati Uniti la prima uscita “fuori porta” del 2015 per il Consorzio del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Una settimana di appuntamenti e di degustazioni in varie città degli Usa per far conoscere a esperti, opinion leader e operatori del settore le ultime annate in commercio (in particolare il Nobile 2012 e la Riserva 2011). Co...
“Women Write the Mediterranean”. Alla riscoperta di Anna Maria Ortese e altre scrittrici legate al tema del mare
“Che sta in mezzo alle terre”. Volendo ricostruire con rigore etimologico il significato del termine “Mediterraneo” – in riferimento ovviamente al Mare che divide Europa, Asia e Africa – dovremmo risalire ai termini “Mèdius” (in mezzo) e “Terràneus” (terra), e otterremmo così il senso indicato dalla loro copula. Ma il Mediterraneo ha una c...
The Italian Ritual of "fare la scarpetta"
Fare la scarpetta is a phrase in the Italian language that's close to the heart of everyone who has enjoyed a delicious plate of pasta with sauce. Meaning "make the little shoe," it refers to the small piece of bread used to mop up the last of the sauce on your plate. This end to a meal ritual is vastly popular all over Italy; however, whe...
Groomed staff takes the helm at Il Pizzaiolo Market Square
Since Il Pizzaiolo opened a second location in Downtown’s Market Square in 2013, it has drawn throngs of diners looking for the same high-quality Italian ingredients and dishes that has made its flagship location in Mt. Lebanon so popular. But you’ll no longer find the restaurant’s founder and chef, Ron Molinaro, at the Downtown spot. Inst...
Joe Pug in Concert (April 30)
If the opening notes on Joe (Pugliese) Pug's new LP "Windfall" are a bit disorienting, his fans won't likely be surprised. The Austin, TX, singer-songwriter has made a habit of defying expectations, showing he is quite comfortable stepping outside of the guy-with-a-guitar trappings of the genre. Pug will be at Boston's Brighton Music Hall...
Ellis Island Museum to Update the Story of Immigration in America
by David W. Dunlap Everywhere in America, immigration is an unending story. Everywhere, that is, except at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, where the story ends in 1954, when the immigrant processing and detention station there was closed. Next month, however, the museum will leap more than 60 years forward with the opening of...