Rutheford author discusses book, Sicilian American stereotypes
Given the popularity of shows such as the "Real Housewives of New Jersey," growing up female and Italian or Sicilian has garnered plenty of attention and criticism over gender roles. Author Linda Rentschler discussed how she transitioned from advertising and TV production to become a novelist, as well as writing two of her popular books, "Just...
Los Angeles - Italia Festival: The Italians Are Coming
By J. Roberts As preparations such as street closures, set construction and installation of bleachers for the 86th Annual Academy Awards get feverishly underway at The Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood & Highland complex, the 9th Annual edition of the Los Angeles-Italia Film, Fashion and Art Fest will take place next door. Beginning Febr...
CHHS students prepare to travel to Italy
The countdown to departure is on as a group of 13 Cape Henlopen High School students will be leaving for Rome in a little more than one month. From Rome, they will travel to Florence and Venice. The students, their parents and chaperones Cristina Christy, Italian teacher, and retired social studies teacher Sue Comorat extended thanks to al...
Senator Carlucci announces Collegiate scholarships
Senator David Carlucci (D) announced today that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting applications for four $2,000 scholarships to be awarded June 9 at their Annual Legislative Conference Day. "Given the high costs of college, every opportunity must be made by local students and their working famili...
Step into traditional Italy at Binghamton’s Little Venice
Of all the things that Restaurant Week has to offer, transportation to another country is not one of them. But by stepping into Little Venice, you'll come as close to Italy as possible without leaving Broome County. Located at 111 Chenango St., Little Venice is a family-owned Italian eatery that makes generic places like Olive Garden pale in compa...
Oak Oven: New restaurants in New Orleans
Oak Oven is equal parts fancy and funky. At the Italian restaurant, wine gets proper stemware but water comes in a Mason jar. The waiters wear black, but the menu has a kids section. In the early evening, the number of families equals the number of couples out for a date night. The address, on Jefferson Highway in Harahan, might seem an u...
Come Celebrate Food Revolution Day with the Italian Community in SF
by Mauro Battocchi On May 16th, communities across the world will come together and celebrate fresh food, the joy of cooking, healthy eating, and enjoy hearty meals together. The movement is called Food Revolution Day and it was started by star chef Jamie Oliver, who espouses the same Slow Food ideals that Italy is famous for. Thi...
Cecilia Alemani, una under 40 a capo dell’High Line di New York
By Liliana Rosano Se fosse rimasta nella sua Milano probabilmente oggi sarebbe disoccupata o impiegata in qualche museo, invece Cecilia Alemani,dal 2011, è curatrice indipendente e direttrice del programma di arte pubblica dell'High Line Art, la ferrovia sopraelevata che l'ex sindaco di New York ha fortemente voluto e trasformato in uno spazio pub...
Documentary and book presentation
Italy, post-World War II, June 4, 1947, Casanova Straffora-a rural village in the province of Pavia. A 7 year-old Angela Volpini meets Mother Mary for the first time while she is playing on the hill with her friends. The beautiful Lady tells Angela that she is "coming to teach the way to be happy in this world." This documentary describes...
The authentic Italian hospitality is awarded with the “Marchio Q”
A special award to certify the authenticity and quality offered by representatives of the Italian hospitality industry in the world, the so-called "Marchio Q" (Quality Label) was established in Rome in 1997. Originally bestowed exclusively on hotels, it was soon extended to restaurants as well and internationalized by involving the Italian...
Italian-Themed Food Court Headed for South First
The new owner of the empty lot at 1502 S. First has reconsidered and is leasing space to food trucks again, but this time with a definite Italian flavor. Fresh pasta favorite Regal Ravioli will be the lot's first tenant. Company founder Zach Adams told us this morning the greater visibility of the South First lot was the "catalyst for the...
Redlands Bowl to host night of Italian music
By Michael Hardin "The reason we got interested in Italian music is because it's so tuneful. I mean, the great operas are all so gorgeous; Puccini, Donizetti. All of the stuff written in the Italian language; it's such a gorgeous language to speak and sing," said David Shenton, violinist/pianist and member of O Sole Trio, the Redlands Bowl...