48 hours in Trieste
Trieste being named one of Italy's top 10 most livable cities shouldn't come as a surprise. This ancient port city, which has changed hands countless times throughout history and weathered the fierce Bora winds, is truly captivating. While it spent time under Roman rule, Trieste isn't traditionally Italian. The Austrian Habsburg influence is partic...
Piaggio Group Americas Returns to AIMExpo with Expanded Lineup from Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, and Vespa Brands
AIMExpo is excited to have Piaggio Group Americas, the Italian-headquartered company, return to the Las Vegas Convention Center with its diverse lineup of motorcycles and scooters from their iconic brands Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, and Vespa. In addition to showcasing its expansive, innovative product lineup, Piaggio will also discuss upcoming m...
Italian Companies Set for Growth as Exports and Consumption Rebound
Despite persistent geopolitical uncertainty, Cerved’s latest Industry Forecast suggests that Italian businesses are poised for a revenue rebound in the next two years. Real revenues are expected to grow by 1.2% in 2025 and 1.4% in 2026, marking a cumulative 1.7% rise compared to 2023. This recovery is attributed to a revival in exports and domestic...
Giovanni's Italian Ristorante opens in Sauk Rapids
Giovanni's Italian Ristorante is now open in Sauk Rapids, adding a new Italian restaurant option to the area. The business is located in the former El Loro Mexican Restaurant location at 15 N. Benton Dr. and opened its doors on Sunday, according to a Facebook post from the restaurant. Giovanni's serves a traditional Italian menu, with pastas, beef...
A saint of our time: Student-designed shrine is dedicated in the Old South End
The eighth grade class of 2024 at Queen of Apostles School hadn’t even been born when Carlo Acutis died at the age of 15 of a rare form of leukemia. Yet, the students still feel close to the late Italian teen who is set to become a Catholic saint in April. “He was young, and we were around the same age as him. So our class thought it was pretty coo...
The Regata delle Befane: Folklore and Fun on the Grand Canal
The Regata delle Befane is a cherished Venetian tradition held annually on January 6th, coinciding with the celebration of the Epiphany. It is a whimsical event featuring veteran rowers from the Reale Società Canottieri Bucintoro, Venice’s oldest rowing club, founded in 1882. All rowers, who must be over 50, dress up as Befane, complete with long s...
Savour the flavours of Parma: A culinary journey through Italy's food capital
Maria Luisa, daughter of the King of Austria, married Napoleon Bonaparte in 1803 and became the Duchessa di Parma. Among other delightful qualities attributed to her, was her good nature and her joy in feasting and socializing, a tradition that still prevails in this pretty, dignified town. Parmagianni revere her memory, and so it was no surprise t...
Troni Brothers Bella Bistro Italian restaurant opens in Troy
Dave Keen admits he is not the most likely owner of Italian restaurants, but he is excited about the opportunity to serve the Troy area with the opening of Troni Brothers Bella Bistro, where local residents will be able to enjoy sit down meals, a quick lunch, carry-out or delivery. “My family is German. I am the only one born in the United States,”...
Italy's Hilltop Haven Is A Timeless Village With A Rich History And Charming Artisan Culture
There's a reason why Italy consistently ranks among the Top 10 most-visited countries in the world. From its fascinating history and world-class food and wine to its charming architecture and unparalleled cultural depth, Bel Paese — or "beautiful country," as it is fondly called — is the ultimate destination for every kind of traveler. Furthermore,...
Southington UNICO Notte d'Amore Valentine's Fundraiser
Southington UNICO is conducting a Valentine's fundraising event called Notte d’Amore by selling gift bags. The gift bag contains a $50 gift card to the New Mill, a $25 gift card to Anthony Jacks, two bottles of wine (red and white), Italian and assorted chocolate candies and a red rose for a special person in your life. The gift bags must be pre-or...
Alta Langa, the New Land Brand
Langa, in Piedmontese, means “hill”; Langhe, in Italian, defines one of the world’s best-known territories when it comes to wine and cuisine. Today, however, “Le Langhe” has become a plural concept that encompasses the history of Italian wine, both past and present, as well as emerging brands. Looking on the map, we are talking about a hilly area b...
The gourmet warehouse in the United States promoting high-quality Italian food
There’s an unusual atmosphere in New York over the past two months. Between the arrest of Luigi Mangione, yet another school shooting in Wisconsin, and the looming Trump tariffs, the holiday spirit feels somewhat subdued this year. Helping to lift spirits was The Los Angeles Times, which highlighted Gustiamo in its “Tasting Notes” column, describin...