Cancer 'vaccine' that remembers disease and fights it years later is developed by scientists
By Sarah Knapton A revolutionary new cancer treatment that remembers the disease and acts like a watchman to prevent it ever returning is being developed by scientists. Researchers are engineering immune cells so that they not only boost the body's own natural defences to fight tumours, but stand guard for a lifetime - acting effectiv...
Sommelier Talk: Renzo Rapacioli of Barbetta
Few, if any, sommeliers working today have witnessed—and contributed to—the evolution of fine wining and dining in America as much as Renzo Rapacioli in his five-decade career. From his family bistro in the small Italian town of San Michele, Rapacioli, 72, would go on to manage the wine programs at some of the most illustrious restaurants in New Yo...
Campari adds Grand Marnier to its portfolio of drink brands
Italian spirits maker Campari group has reached a deal to add the French liquor Grand Marnier to its growing portfolio. Campari said in a statement it has an agreement to buy a 17 percent stake in the family-controlled Societe des Produits Marnier Lapostolle for 8.05 euros a share, a 60 percent premium on Friday's closing price. The deal v...
Allegro Concert Series come to Boston
Starting in April, Sounds of Italy Festival will be roaring back with a two-month-long concert series that will showcase some of the best Italian talent currently living and performing in the Boston area, as well as important guest artists from Italy. Co-organized and hosted by I AM Books, the country's first Italian-American bookstore, the concer...
The National Organization of Italian American Women Honors Alisyn Camerota and Jeanne Mariani Sullivan April 16 at the St. Regis New York
The National Organization of Italian American Women (NOIAW), the only national organization for women of Italian ancestry, celebrates its 35th Anniversary with a Luncheon and Silent Auction at the St. Regis New York on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 11:30 AM and honors two accomplished Italian American women: Alisyn Camerota is a CNN anchor and co-ho...
Orvieto & the San Francisco Connection
How does the striking city of Orvieto, Italy, a comune populated since Etruscan times, connect to San Francisco? The connection is easier than it might seem. Both are known world-wide for their iconic topography, hilly terrain, quaint charm, and, as seen in this photograph, foggy mists. Both are dramatic and romantic. And then there is the...
Campisi’s Celebrates 70th Anninversary
In a world of instant Yelp reviews and here today gone tomorrow restaurants, what has kept Campisi's Italian restaurants growing for 70 years? Yes they have the freshest ingredients and mouth watering pizzas, but it's the family fabric that has been so important to them over the years. "If you come in, you're part of our family and we...
Valentino’s Serves Up Classic Italian Favorites on University Parkway
The Big Night Out is one of my favorite movies--it makes you crave that old fashioned New York/New Jersey Sunday sauce, big pasta and, of course, some sautéed veal and chicken Francese. Well, we had a big night out at Valentino's Pizzeria on University Parkway, and it delivered all that comforting Italian food--and more. We first tried the...
Southington restaurant offers Italian buffet
Local chef Ralph Secondo has partnered with Lou's Breakfast and Lunch to offer Lou's Italian Buffet on Thursday and Friday nights. Each Thursday and Friday, from 5 to 8 p.m., the lights at the restaurant at 969 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike dim, and out come the checkered tablecloths and Italian music. For $15.99, customers are offered an all-you-can...
Portofino Souvenir & A Conversation with Jojo Capece
Jojo Capece is an artist and the author of three books, All Roads Lead to Rome (2011), Bella Figura (2013) and most recently, Portofino Souvenir (2015). Titles like these prompted L'Italo-Americano to interview Capece about her work as an author, sculptress and her Italian roots. We asked Capece to share some details about her background w...
Furniture industry out of the woods, grew 2.7% in 2015 and aims for more this year
By Giovanna Mancini While the signs of a recovery in the Italian economy remain uncertain and uneven, the wood-furniture industry seems to be able to continue in the positive trend started in 2015. Sector turnover grew 2.7% in 2015 to reach €40.7 billion with furniture contributing a big chunk to the overall figure as sales grew 3.4% at €24.5 bill...
A Recap of Recent Institutional Reform in Italy
As part of a coordinated effort to bolster economic competitiveness and innovative businesses, Italy has undergone many significant reforms in recent years. One such area of improvement has been with Italy's institutions, which have been reformed to improve stability, enhance efficiency and make governance easier. Let's take a look at some top-line...