I vini italiani: sempre nel cuore dei newyorchesi
Sono appena rientrata dalla Wine Bloggers Conference che si è svolta nell'area dei Finger Lakes, nello stato di New York. Nel mio ultimo articolo, avevo già scritto dei bei Riesling che avevo avuto occasione di provare prima della conferenza. Ma durante il mio viaggio sono stata ancora più piacevolmente sorpresa non solo da altri dei loro Riesling,...
Luca Italian Cuisine in Cleveland mixes unique menu with stellar views
By John Petkovic It's one thing to roll out discounted plates. Yes, Luca does that during Happy Hour. But there's much more to this place than what your bill is going to look like when you walk out the door. Located on Superior Viaduct -- the site of the Cleveland's first high-level bridge, built in 1878 –Luca Italian Cuisine offe...
Made in Italy agro-food triumphs abroad, in May and June export scores +10%
by Annamaria Capparelli The undisputed high quality of the Made-in-Italy agro-food, the rediscovery of this sector by the government, the "push" by Italian sounding which, on the one hand, penalizes national excellence (snatching from Italy a turnover of over €60 billion), while, on the other, promotes food choices bearing the name of Made...
Tastes and smells of Italy are in Bluefield
by John Asebes If you closed your eyes and smelled the air in Bluefield Saturday you may have thought you were in Italy. The tastes of Italy is here in Bluefield thanks to the Bluefield-Princeton Italian Lodge. Saturday brought in the 21st Annual Southern West Virginia Italian-American festival at the Bluefield Auditorium. I...
Celebrate our nation, Italian heritage on Columbus Day
by Michael Nozzolio Today we not only celebrate the vast accomplishments of Christopher Columbus but we celebrate our Nation, our freedoms and all of those who have made the American dream possible. As Americans, we are fortunate to have many compelling historical figures to thank for their contributions to our nation. We have explore...
Peek Through Time: Cascarelli's has drawn people to heart of Albion for 106 years
By Leanne Smith There's a corner in downtown Albion that beckons to people with a sense of good times and belonging. The brick building there is a bit old-fashioned, but those who walk through its doors and catch a whiff of the pizza, steaks or roasting peanuts and cashews inside wouldn't want Cascarelli's to change a bit. "This plac...
Cinema Italian Style 2015
The 2015 edition of CinemaItalianStyle - the Los Angeles glamorous showcase for Italian contemporary cinema produced by Luce Cinecittà and the American Cinematheque - takes place this year from November 12th to 16th with the support of the Italian Ministry of Culture, under the Auspices of the Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles. CIS...
F for Franciacorta
The world of Franciacorta is narrated by its producers all along the seasons: winter pruning, spring blossoming, summer harvest and autumn ploughing. That's how the historical roots, the production method and the magic of Franciacorta's effervescence merge with the beauty of the land of origin, where the evolution of vine, the grapes growt...
Italy Stars in Wine Spectator's Prestigious 'Top 100' 2015 List
by Silvia Donati The list that wine buffs around the world expect with anticipation every year is out: Wine Spectator's Top 100, which "honors successful wineries, regions and vintages around the world," based on quality, value, availability and excitement. And, as is always the case, Italy stars with 20 wines, making it the secon...
Informational talk planned for Southern Vermont Arts Center's Italy trip
The Southern Vermont Art Center will hold an informational meeting for those interested in participating in its April workshop to Tuscany, Italy. The meeting will take place on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Southern Vermont Art Center. There will be wine and cheese provided, and a slideshow presentation will take place in Gallery II...
A Tradition of Meatballs in Cleveland
By Nikki Delamotte "I can remember as a child watching both grandmothers and my mom rolling the meatballs," says Bo Santosuosso, co-owner of Johnny's on Fulton (3164 Fulton Rd., 216-281-0055, johnnyscleveland.com). Squeezing through the narrow restaurant's sea of suits and ties, Santosuosso makes his way behind the bar. He wo...
The Olivetti store, set to conquer Fifth Avenue
In 1954, the Olivetti Store opened on New York's Fifth Avenue – the center of the world's wealth and business world at the time, especially in the stretch between 34th and 59th Street. For the United States, 1954 was a year of important achievements. The country was at the international helm of technological innovation, and saw the first color...