A Look at the First Annual Feast of the Madonna di Montevergine in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn
By Giovanni di Napoli Sunday afternoon (Sept. 27th), my friends and I made our way to the Knights of Columbus Archbishop John Hughes Council 481 (1305 86th St.) in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn for the First Annual Feast of the Madonna di Montevergine. Participants gathered at the fairgrounds for some refreshments, while the kids enjoyed the many games...
Nico Osteria is a YES
I knew I was going to like Nico. And not just like it, love it. I have been wanting to dine here since it opened nearly two years ago, and I finally made it to Nico on Monday, for lunch, with my Dad. The L-shaped dining room is perfectly decorated, with subtle colors, mixed seating with cushioned chairs, comfy booths and tables. ...
Olde Time Italian Festival in Wildwood
by Jacklyn McQarriere Sons of Italy, Sylvester Grande Lodge 1838 is hosting an Olde Time Italian Festival in Wildwood on Saturday, Oct. 24. The event was originally scheduled for the weekend of Oct. 2, but had to be postponed due to bad weather. Events will take place from noon to 11 p.m. and include plenty of entertainment, craft...
The 4 Italian Classic cars to invest in now from 500 to Ferrari
With the stock market ever so volatile and the prices of commodities such as oil and gold seesawing, it seems that it might be time to look for alternative places to invest your hard earned cash. Once you discount bricks and mortar, what else can you park your assets in, hoping for a return, and maybe getting a little enjoyment from it too? ...
Marni to Celebrate San Francisco Store Opening
GO WEST: Marni will celebrate the opening of its first store in San Francisco with a cocktail party on Wednesday hosted by W Magazine, as well as art advisor Sabrina Buell and Alison Pincus, founder of online home decor marketplace One Kings Lane. The 3,500-square-foot boutique, located on Maiden Lane, in the heart of the city's Union Square distr...
Italian shoemaker shops in Baltimore
by Larry Martin "I'm looking for old photos of Italian shoemaker shops in Baltimore between 1910-1940. If anyone has any, please contact me, or email photos to larry_hilde@yahoo.com. As an aside, my grandfather came to the U.S. from Sicily through the port of New Orleans in 1905 and eventually made his way to Baltimore. I was in New Orlea...
Albini Group Seeks to Expand in U.S.
Albini Group is setting its sights on the U.S. Already Europe's largest manufacturer of shirting fabrics, the Italy-based company sees potential to significantly increase its reach in the American market. In a recent visit to New York City to meet customers — both current and potential — Silvio Albini, president, said his goal is to "get...
Gay Talese Honor’s Thy Heritage (Part I)
by Alfonso Guerriero Jr. I met Gay Talese on a Friday afternoon in New York City, when the sun descends from its zenith and anxious pedestrians are walking briskly home to begin their weekend. He had agreed to meet and talk about his Italian American experience and his career as a journalist and a non-fiction novelist. Gay Talese...
Christmas Coffee with Nonna Isolina Helped Dreams Come True
By Cookie Curci It's a fine line drawn by our parents and grandparents, in the lessons that teach us independence while at the same time anchoring us with their love. These stories and family histories are a guidepost for each generation, filled with the successes and dreams of our parents and grandparents, the words have a power all their own. Th...
Somerville Rita's Italian Ice Is Moving
by Alexis Tarrazi The Somerville location of Rita's Italian Ice is moving from its current location. Rita's will be moving from 54 W Main Street up the street to 84 West Main Street (next to Yutaka Hibachi Steakhouse), the eatery announced on Facebook. More updates on the move and the grand opening to be released later....
Oltrarno: Florence’s Best Kept Secret
By Hannah Seligson Past the tourist haunts of the Ponte Vecchio lies a completely different side of Florence, where local life flourishes. The Oltrarno area is not only a respite from travelers but also a magnet for new artisanal stores, galleries and eateries. Start on Via Maggio, which is best known for its antiques stores but i...
The unheard story of the Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel is one of the most iconic buildings on earth — but there's a lot you probably don't know about it. In this tour-de-force talk, art historian Elizabeth Lev guides us across the famous building's ceiling and Michelangelo's vital depiction of traditional stories, showing how the painter reached beyond the religious iconography of th...