Casa Italiana Gets Ready to Celebrate 4th Anniversary
Walk into Seattle’s Casa Italiana on any weekend and you’ll likely find the Italian Cultural Center abuzz with Italians, Italian-Americans, and those who simply love Italian culture. From the large first-floor hall come excited cries of “Scopa!” A beginner Italian-language lesson is just wrapping up, visitors are checking out the made-in-Italy item...
Babbo Italian Eatery raises over $200,000 for cancer research
At the Baseball for Babbo Day of Giving on Feb. 26, the community raised $203,501 to support pancreatic cancer research. Babbo Italian Eatery donated 100% of the profits from dine-in and take out, catering and gift card purchases, as well as proceeds from a raffle and auction featuring autographed MLB memorabilia to the Seena Magowitz Foundation, b...
Slice House by Tony Gemignani Brings Iconic Pizza Styles to Utah
Salt Lake City’s pizza scene has leveled up with the arrival of Utah’s first Slice House by Tony Gemignani — the 13-time World Pizza Champion. Known for its chef-driven approach, Slice House originated in Northern California’s Bay Area, Gemignani’s hometown. The franchise specializes in four distinct American pizza styles: New York, Grandma (which...
Where ciao meets aloha: Festa Italiana returns this month
It’s a celebration of fine food, fast cars and everything that makes Italy special - most importantly, it’s culture and people. Festa Italiana is the premiere event bringing the pockets of Italy that are scattered across Islands to one central location and event. “This is really the intersection between Hawaii and Italy, providing a variety of auth...
Bakke Coffee Museum: a collection steeped in history
For some, the sounds might be puzzling — a clank, a hiss, a whoosh. But for coffee aficionados, there’s no mystery at all. It’s merely the hum and clatter of a delicious espresso drink being prepared. The creative design, ingenious mechanics, and attention to detail that go into espresso machines have intrigued Kent Bakke for nearly 50 years. But i...
Siena Italian Restaurant Opens Al Fresco Dining Area
Siena Italian Authentic Trattoria has opened it’s patio for al fresco dining, allowing patrons to choose to be served lunch and dinner in an open air environment. With the return of beautiful spring and summer weather in Las Vegas, there’s no better place to have a romantic dinner or imbibe beautifully crafted beverages than outdoors in the fresh a...
Meatballs, Memories, and Maggiore’s Vision
The Sicilian Butcher brings authentic Italian cuisine to life, blending tradition with innovative twists inspired by the foods and flavors chef Joey Maggiore grew up on. Maggiore is the founder and executive chef for The Sicilian Butcher, one of the five brands owned and operated by his Maggiore Group. His father, Tomaso Maggiore, “was a master che...
Caramella takes Italian dining to a whole new level in Las Vegas
Italian food is, for many, the best ethnic food on the planet. In addition to being satisfying and comforting, it’s associated with family, tradition and fellowship. And odds are you’re planning an Italian meal as part of your Las Vegas experience. If so, there’s a new player in town, courtesy of Tao Group, which is redefining the dining experience...
City of Walla Walla receives statue gift from Italian sister city of Cannara
On Monday, Feb. 24, Walla Walla Mayor Tom Scribner received this statue on behalf of the City, as a gift from Mayor Fabrizio Garreggia of Cannara, Perugia, Italy. Walla Walla and Cannara have been sister cities since signing a pact of friendship in December 2015. The statue, by artist Antonio De Paoli, is titled "...Andate e riempite il cielo di ca...
A Celebration of Italian Culture, Food, and More Happens March 1 & 2
A brand-new Italian celebration is set to take over downtown Phoenix on March 1 and 2. The Galbani® Italian Heritage Festival, organized by the nonprofit Bliss Planet, will be a vibrant two-day event at Heritage Square. Attendees can immerse themselves in the flavors, traditions, and artistry of Italy, enjoying everything from mouthwatering food an...
Italian art and innovation in Salt Lake City!
On the evening of February 20, the Deputy Consul General of Italy in San Francisco, Davide Corriero, together with the Director of the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco, Alberta Lai, proudly inaugurated the "Mosaico. Italian Code of a Timeless Art" exhibition at The Leonardo Museum of Salt Lake City. This impressive showcase, hosted in su...
New Italian restaurant on deck to replace Sushi Roku in Scottsdale
If finding the next vibey night out is your Roman Empire, put the W Scottsdale Hotel back on your radar. The Old Town resort plans to debut Sexy Roman, a new Italian-inspired restaurant with a roving martini cart, this spring.The restaurant will replace the luxe, date-night-worthy Sushi Roku, which shuttered in July 2023 following a 15-year run. Se...