First EcoChi-Designed Restaurant to Open in Connecticut
The first EcoChi designed restaurant and the first to be certified with the EcoChi 180 degree Seal will open in Connecticut in early 2015. The project will be on the forefront of environmental sustainability with an innovative approach that meticulously blends green practices with environmental psychology and classical feng shui. ...
Screening of "The White Sheik" by Federico Fellini - February 3, 2015 at 6:00 PM
The White Sheik (lo sceicco bianco) (1952, 83 min) in Italian with English subtitles by Federico Fellini with Alberto Sordi, Giulietta Masina, and Brunella Bovo. In Fellini's charming solo debut, a newlywed bride sneaks off her honeymoon plans in Rome to find the offices of a romance magazine: she wants to meet "Th...
Berkeley author Parenti relates his road to a progressive outlook
Before his rise as a leading progressive political analyst and author, Michael Parenti learned about life growing up on the streets of New York's Italian East Harlem. The Berkeley author, a strong voice for the political left, gave a glimpse of his early life during a special book reading in an unusual location -- the credit union where he...
Eighth-graders celebrate Carnevale in Italian class
Donning colorful masks, some 200 eighth-grade pupils who are enrolled in the Italian language program at the Manalapan Englishtown Middle School (MEMS) participated in the celebration of Carnevale on Jan. 29. As the students entered the classroom where they study Italian, they "ooh'd" and "ahh'd" over the decorations. The desks were rearra...
Celebrate Italian culture with UNICO
The Greater Ramsey Chapter of UNICO National invites area residents to attend its "Re-Discover Your Italian Heritage" event from 2-5 p.m. March 22 on the second floor of the Ramsey Ambulance Building, 41 N. Island Ave. Admission is free, but reservations are required, and space is limited. The deadline for making reservations is March 18. ...
DaFranco & Tony already a hit
Italian and seafood restaurants aren’t hard to find in the Bronx. However, a new establishment has already proved that it stands out. DaFranco & Tony Ristorante, located at 2815 Middletown Road near Westchester Avenue and the Middletown Road IRT train station, has been open for just over three months and has already been awarded for its delicio...
Dolci Gelati Coming to Old Town Alexandria
A new gelato shop is likely coming soon to 107 N. Fairfax St. in Old Town Alexandria, according to papers filed with the City Planning Commission. This will be the first Virginia location for Dolci Gelati, which already has shops in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood and in Takoma Park, Md. In addition to its two locations, the company also has a food t...
The doll hospital in Naples
Dolls are often sad. The people working in the Doll Hospital in Naples know it well: day in and day out, "doctors" here diagnose young and old patients made in wood, papier-mâché, porcelain and plastic. Along these crowded hallways, working-class puppets and aristocratic 'pupi' are all treated the same, and precious Lenci ceramic dolls receive the...
Italian Identity: How Italian Are You? The New Italian American Identity
April 22 6:30 pm — 9:30 pmWestchester Italian Cultural CenterOne Generoso Pope Place , Tuckahoe , NY 10707 United States Through the understanding of factors that influence Italian American identity, and the ways in which they affect individuals' daily lives, Dr. Serra analyzes the self-representation of Italian Americans and the self-perception o...
Martini, the story behind the most iconic Italian drink
by Serena Perfetto It is usually said that while there are many 'martinis', there is only one Martini. This reminds us how cocktails sometimes have little or no resemblance to the original, the classic Gin Martini, made of gin and dry vermouth, which will always be a classic and the favorite cocktail for many. But when did the sto...
They are doing a Cooking Show…
No seriously, and it's awesome. Barilla brand pasta and La Famiglia al Dente presents: Cucina Dell'Arte! Mamma Focaccia and her daughters, Argentina and Gianetta, teach you the art of the kitchen! Secret "La Famiglia al Dente" recipes will be revealed and delicious food prepared live on stage with the help of the cheese merchant Federico...
Promoting Italian Technology solutions in USA: Opportunities for Cooperation (May 27-28)
The Italian Foreign Trade Commission (ICE), in collaboration with INNOVA and PIB, is organizing a training and promotional event on R&D, funding, startup acceleration and joint collaborations between Italy and USAICE and INNOVA are pleased to invite you to half-a-day of: Panel Discussion – Italian Company Pitches – Italian Food & Netwo...