Italian company "Translated" introduces Lara, the artificial intelligence that translates better than others because it understands context
Lara, the world's most powerful automatic translator, developed by the Italian company Translated and powered by artificial intelligence, became available online on Monday, November 4. Translated combines human creativity with new technologies to produce reliable translations quickly. The artificial intelligence model was trained in partnership wit...
Italian Language Foundation: 2024 Teacher Recognition Awards
The Italian Language Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 TEACHER RECOGNITION AWARDS! Four outstanding teachers from across the United States, two from the high school level and two from universities, have been recognized for their commitment to excellence in the teaching of Italian. Please join us in congratulating: Marina Bur...
The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia
Wednesday, November 13th at 7pm at Watchung Booksellers (44 Fairfield Street in Montclair). Moderated by Coccia Institute Director, Mark Rotella. Register here. The Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America is thrilled to collaborate with Watchung Booksellers in presenting Juliet Grames, author of The Lost Boy of Santa Chiona. One uni...
Nervi - a charming citrus scented village in Genoa
The former picturesque fishing village of Nervi has long since lost its independence, but that's okay, because Genoa is proud of its jewel and does its best to preserve its character. Recently, the old port has been renovated and a new seawater pool has been built overlooking the Portofino peninsula. At the dawn of the 20th century, Nervi flourishe...
This New NYC Eatery Has the Authentic (and Inventive) Italian Panettone You Need This Holiday Season
New York City is in a state of transition. The hazy summer days have faded into the background, making way for crisper fall air as the metropolis and its dwellers return to the break-neck rhythm leading to the holidays. The West Village, one of New York City’s most unique and historic neighborhoods, is also shifting. In what used to be a gray garag...
Atrani: the tiny italian town that’s stealing hearts and breaking instagram
A hidden gem nestled in the heart of Italy’s Amalfi Coast has been capturing hearts and imaginations worldwide. Atrani, with its population of just over 800 residents, is suddenly on everyone’s lips and social media feeds. But what’s driving this newfound obsession with Italy’s smallest town? Let’s dive into the enchanting world of Atrani and uncov...
Ciao! Italian Club invites students to reflect on Italian American Heritage Month
October was Italian American Heritage Month, and Seton Hall’s Italian Club celebrated the month with different events that incorporate the Italian language and traditions. Gino Granato, a senior visual and sound media major, who has been a member since his freshman year, said that he is grateful to be in this position as president of the Italian Cl...
Not Quite Dinner, Not Quite Aperitivo
“It’s Italian; it can be both a drink and a moment.” The perfect crossword clue for the entry “aperitivo” would be this. Everyone does it, and it’s become such a part of the national way of life that you could call it a tradition. It’s not ancient–claiming that would be historically inaccurate–and like all “traditions”, it’s constantly evolving. An...
The Dish: And the winner of Baltimore’s Italian sub war is ...
After more than a month of voting and over 800 responses, we have a victor in The Baltimore Banner’s war of Italian subs, which pitted 16 of the area’s favorite sandwich shops against one another in a series of matchups. I recommend stopping at each of the contenders yourself, who are ordered by rank at the bottom of this post. But there can only b...
10 must-do experiences in Sicily
The lure of Sicily has inspired a number of tales: scenes from Francis Ford Coppola’s Oscar-award winning movie, The Godfather; the untamed coastline that informed Homer’s Odyssey; and, most recently, the alluring vacation scandals that ensued on HBO’s The White Lotus. But beyond the evocative stories that have brought this southern Mediterranean i...
Apericena - Savoring italy: Campania!
When: Wednesday, November 20 · 6:30 - 8pm EST - Where: The Italian Cultural Society of Washington D.C., 4833 Rugby Ave, Ste 201 Bethesda, MD 20814 United States - More info here Join us for a delightful evening at The Italian Cultural Society of Washington D.C. where we will be indulging in the flavors of Italy. Each event will offer a gastronomic...
The history of bruschetta: A simple dish with a rich heritage
Bruschetta, the humble Italian appetiser and classic antipasto, has a long and fascinating history. Bruschetta’s origins date back to ancient Rome, where the practice of toasting bread was a practical necessity. Farmers and labourers in Italy would use stale or leftover bread, toasting it over an open fire to restore its texture and flavour. This t...