10 fascinating facts about Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan was inaugurated on September 15, 1867. For 157 years, it has symbolized elegance and sophistication, earning its place as a must-see landmark during a luxurious stay in Milan. Here are 10 intriguing facts about one of Milan and Italy’s architectural icons to mark this anniversary. The Milan’s Galleria Vitt...
Mano A Mano—A Quaint New Italian Restaurant In Chicago
A few months ago, I detailed a wonderful new Spanish steakhouse in Chicago named Asador Bastian. The team responsible for that restaurant has recently opened Mano a Mano, an inviting new Italian dining room in the Logan Square neighborhood on Chicago’s northwest side, and while it’s never easy to write a review after only one visit, especially when...
Mosaics of Ravenna, Italy, reveal city’s glorious past
Ravenna is on Italy’s tourist map for one reason: its 1,500-year-old churches decorated with best-in-the-West Byzantine mosaics. While locals go about their business, busloads of tourists slip in and out of this town near the Adriatic coast to bask in the glittering glory of Byzantium, the eastern Roman Empire. Imagine that it’s AD 540. The city of...
North Hempstead to host Italian Heritage Month celebration
The Town of North Hempstead will be hosting its second-annual Italian American Heritage Month celebration on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at Clinton G. Martin Park at 1601 Marcus Avenue in New Hyde Park, and all residents are welcome to attend. The event is hosted in partnership between the Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and th...
8 of the best coastal towns in Italy you may not have heard of
Destinations like Cinque Terre, in the northwestern Riviera, and the southern Amalfi Coast tend to hog all the attention, and for good reason: their colourful houses, precipitous cliffs and turquoise waters are what many associate with the Mediterranean. But travellers who venture further afield are justly rewarded. From north to south, we pick six...
New Italian restaurant to open in former 492 space on King Street in Charleston
Brothers Eldredge and Tyler Ropolo grew up in Turin, Italy, near the country’s border with France. Their new Charleston restaurant — an extension of Pasta Beach, the eatery their parents Gianni and Susie opened in Newport, R.I., more than two decades ago — will channel those Italian roots. That starts with the design. Legami, set to open in October...
The pretty little island in Italy that locals want to keep a secret
The small island of Ischia, 17.9 square miles to be exact, lies at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples, about 19 miles from the city of Naples. For those who long for a natural green Greek island, covered in trees, vines and exotic plants, the largest of the Phlegrean Islands may be the perfect Italian alternative. With Mount Vesuvius visible in...
Late judge’s vision of multicultural inclusion has powerful message today in Delaware County
National Italian-American Heritage month was established by the United States Congress in October 1989 to recognize Italian-Americans’ contributions to American society and highlight the impact of the Italian-American community on American culture. And while “inclusion” is a popular buzzword in today’s politically correct climate, the concept is no...
At the IIC in New York, the fifth edition of Caruso Tribute Prize
The fifth edition of Caruso Tribute Prize, created by Dante Mariti and produced by Melos International, after many editions in Sorrento, arrives in New York. Enrico Caruso, in November 1903, leaves Napoli heading to USA, and debuts with “Rigoletto” at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. It’s a great success for Caruso, with the audience screaming f...
Italian American Alliance Columbus Day Celebration at East Boston's Tall Ship Park
This year, the Italian American Alliance will again host a Columbus Day Italian-American Cultural Celebration on COLUMBUS DAY, Monday, October 14, 2024 from NOON to 4:00 P.M. The Tall Ship Park is located at 1 East Pier Drive in East Boston, Pier 1. It is a short walk from the Maverick Square MBTA Station in East Boston. The venue offers a magnific...
A taste of the Old Country in the Lowcountry
Sunday, October 13, 2024. The festivities start at 11:00 a.m. and ends when the last grape is stomped at 6:00 p.m. Come and celebrate Italian Heritage at Hutchinson Square in Downtown Summerville, SC. Get involved with the 2024 Summerville Italian Feast. All proceeds benefit the Educational Foundation of Dorchester County District II Schools. Last...
Luna Rossa wins the Youth America's Cup for the first time
Triumph. Luna Rossa's team composed of Marco Gradoni and Gianluigi Ugolini as helmsmen and Federico Colaninno and Rocco Alekos Falcone as trimmers won the Youth America's Cup for the first time, beating American Magic in the final. The American boat finished 36 seconds behind. Luna Rossa thus took home the first edition of the trophy reserved for U...