Italy focus of MSSU themed semester
By Emily Younker La dolce vita is coming to Missouri Southern State University. The university's themed semester this fall focuses on Italy and will feature about 50 events, including guest speakers, lectures and presentations, films, concerts and theatrical shows, and readings. "The goal was really to incorporate something for everyone,...
Presentazione in anteprima di Italians “un tricolore a stelle e strisce”
Il prossimo 5 settembre alle ore 18,30 presso la sede dell'Italian American Museum, a Grand Street, al centro di Little Italy, nella parte meridionale di Manhattan, verrà presentato in anteprima il libro di Giovanni Pellerito e Peter Zullo, dedicato agli Italiani di New York. Italians "un tricolore a stelle e strisce" vuole raccontare Litt...
Votto Vines Unveils Imported Wine Incubator Program
Votto Vines Importing, a rapidly expanding wine importing and marketing company, has announced the launch of a new incubator program to formalize and streamline its processes for importing wines into the United States. The program will establish a standardized system for reviewing and evaluating wines not currently in the U.S. market, incl...
Cannoli supereaters survive NY consumption contest
by Edgar Sandoval and Rich Shapiro Holy moly, that's a lotta cannoli. A Manhattan man armed with "a mental plan" is the new king of cannolis after devouring 32 of the sweet treats in six minutes Thursday. Yasir Salem's stomach-churning display of gastrointestinal fortitude earned him the top prize at the world-famous cannoli eati...
New York State Sons of Italy Long Island Columbus Day Parade
By Linda Wargo Order Sons of Italy in America Columbus Day Parade A Long Island Tribute to Columbus... "Celebrating our Italian Pride, Heritage and Culture" Columbus Day Parade on Main Street in Huntington, sponsored by the Order of the Sons of Italy in America and the Town of Huntington, Frank P. Petrone, Supervisor When: Sunday, Oc...
Ready for the World Cafe offers Italian favorites
Students of the University of Tennessee Culinary Institute, Retail, Hospitality and Tourism college, and Pellissippi State Culinary Institute, will present their fall series of the Ready for the World Cafe beginning Thursday, Oct. 3. Italian fare will be served with a menu of antipasto with cured meats and cheeses from southern Italy serve...
Talking longevity and italian food favorites with Trevi chef Peter Scaturro
by Brock Radke Nineteen years is a long time to work in one kitchen, but chef Peter Scaturro loves his location. The New York native came to Las Vegas in 1989 to open an Italian restaurant with his father and brother and ended up taking over at Lombardi's in the Forum Shops. Through changes in ownership and name—it's probably best remember...
Mario Batali’s Eataly may come to Boston
Boston could be getting its own version of Eataly, celebrity chef Mario Batali's wildly popular Manhattan food emporium that combines restaurants and a vast gourmet market to recreate the bustling experience of an Italian piazza. The Eataly concept was introduced in Turin six years ago by businessman Oscar Farinetti, who partnered with Bat...
Steve Martorano on NBC's 'Today'
Steve Martorano: The man responsible for bringing South Philly to South Florida brings his Italian-American Thanksgiving fare to NBC's "Today" show between 10 and 11 a.m. Thursday. Martorano will demo the dishes he grew up eating around the holiday, including butter cookies and his famous meatball salad. Ought to be interesting to see how the wine...
Price Increases, Uptrading Driving Italian Wine’s Value Growth
After a 1% decline in shipments to 27 million cases in 2012, Italian wine is expected to be back in positive growth territory in the U.S. market by year-end, with volume estimated to rise 3%-5%. An even better showing is expected on the value side, which is up around 6% so far this year, boosted by price increases and the relative strength of Italy...
Italian wine: Trentino's white wines
WTI Magazine #10 2013 Dec, 20Author : OK vino Translation by: Alessandra Bitetti Trentino Alto Adige is famous for its large production of red wine, but the most credit goes to the white ones, which are excellent and take advantage from the fresh weather that can give a pleasant and intense acidity.
AP Italian Survey by AATI
The AATI National Organization has created a committee to investigate methods to promote the AP exam, to increase the number of students by 20% over the next 2 years to maintain the exam, and to establish strategies, materials, and assistance to both educators and AP students. I (Lyn Scolaro), along with Beppe Cavatorta, are honored to ser...