An Ancient Grape Variety Aglianico
Aglianico is an ancient grape variety. It was first cultivated by the Phoenicians and later brought to Southern Italy by the Greeks 3,000 years ago when they colonized the area.
Brasato di Maiale For a Festive Dinner Party
The shoulder is one of the tastiest cuts of pork, but it is often overlooked in favor of leaner cuts like the rib or loin. But for rich flavor and tender texture, nothing is better than a pork shoulder especially when made in the classic Italian way, braised with aromatic vegetables, rosemary and wine.
Da Altamura a Brescia: la Civiltà del Pane
Tra i prodotti alimentari il Pane è da sempre uno degli elementi fondamentali per il sostentamento delle società del pianeta. Essenziale nella “dieta mediterranea” e per questo incluso nella lista Unesco del patrimonio culturale immateriale dell’umanità, il Pane è talmente rilevante da essere un vero e proprio indicatore di “civiltà” come solamente pochi altri prodotti, frutto del lavoro e dell’ingegno dell’uomo, possono vantare.
Italy’s Architects Show the Way
Italians architects continue to be world leaders in design. Renzo Piano, 77, is the creator of no less than 21 projects for museums all over the world; only the most recent is his redesign for the once stodgy Harvard Art Museum in Boston. Now Stefano Boeri, 58, has just won the $62,000 International Highrise Award for his “Bosco Verticale” (Vertical Woodland) twin high rise-towers of 111 and 78 floors respectively in Milan.
December 3, 2014
Louise De Salvo's "personal effects"
Nancy Caronia, Louise De Salvo, and Edvige Giunta with others, at the presentation at the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute in Manhattan, to celebrate the release of the book, Personal Effects: Essays on Memoir, Teaching, and Culture in the Work of Louise DeSalvo
A new book appraises the work of a major Italian American woman writer
Viaggio nelle Parole. CAROSELLO
Viaggio nelle parole. Oggi l'attenzione è dedicata ai termine "carosello" e alla sua versione napoletana "carusiello", ma con significati differenti. Nella nostra memoria rimane il famoso Carosello nato con la televisione italiana
Umbria. Exploring Italy’s Greenest Spot
Rich in environmental, cultural, and gastronomic diversity, Italy’s greenest region offers tourists unforgettable experiences.
Ravenna is Nominated the City with the Best Quality of Life
Italian daily newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore has published its 25th annual survey on quality of life in Italy: Ravenna (Emilia-Romagna) wins as the province where life is at its best, while the province of Agrigento (Sicily) turns out to be the worst.
Promoting the best of Italy in NY & the Best of America in Italy
After a rich year of events dedicated to design, culture and art, laFondazioneNY wraps up 2014 on December 8 with a gala to be held at the Museum of the Moving Image. The evening will include a sneak peek of “Costumes For Cinema From Atelier Tirelli Summer 2015,” an exhibition dedicated to the spectacular costumes made by Tirelli Atelier for the big screen since the 1960s.
Meet Carlo Pagnotta, Artistic Director Of The Umbria Jazz Festival
Magical music in a magical atmosphere. Thanks to his vision and the generous support of local authorities Umbria has become the jazz capital of Europe.
Mario Fratti Interprets Eduardo De Filippo
Playwright Mario Fratti takes on the work of one of Italy's greatest playwright, actor, author and poet... Eduardo De Filippo. Together with young actress Giulia Bisinella, the author of Nine will read, on December 2nd at the Italian Cultural Institute, excerpts from Filumena Marturano both in the comedy's original language and in its English translation.
My Gorgeous Places & Suggestions in Umbria
Where to sleep and eat when you are in Umbria. Just few ideas
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