On May 17th, the New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission (NJIHC) held an educational event at Ocean County College in Toms River, NJ.
The concept of the trattoria fuels famed restaurateur Joe Bastianich’s new restaurant, which recently opened a stone’s throw from the Meatpacking District in Chelsea. In this elegant and cozy locale, Bastianich—now a TV icon in Italy for his participation as a judge on the cooking show ‘Master Chef Italia’—is teaching Americans how to “share” food, thanks to another Italian dining import: the bis of pastas.
With her devastating smile and torrent of energy, Rosanna di Michele began her culinary “emigration” from Abruzzo, eventually landing in New York and the greater metropolitan area. Careful to preserve tradition, Rosanna serves up the genuine flavors and gastronomic treasures of her homeland.
I was born in L’Aquila- July 5/1927. A beautiful city up in the clouds. Pure air, snow for three months a year. A pleasant environment. Serene families enjoying life, what life offers them. Not much.
You don't have to be creative to be creative.
One of the most precocious talents in the history of jazz. When he was barely nine years old Francesco took his first steps, playing with internationally acclaimed musicians. Meeting Wynton Marsalis in 2002 at Pescara Jazz Festival was a turning point in Francesco’s career.
Messaggio dell'Ambasciatore d'Italia a Washington, Armando Varricchio
Message from the Ambassador of Italy in Washington, Armando Varricchio
Love for nature is what unites Gabriele Giugni, director for North America of the Italian environmental association Marevivo, and John F. Calvelli, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs for the Wildlife Conservation Society. They met during the NIAF convention last fall, and from that meeting a law proposal was born that will be shortly under discussion at the Italian parliament.
Salvatore Accardo, Mario Brunello, and Beatrice Rana will be the protagonists of the concert taking place by will of the President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace, celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Italian Republic.
The concert, scheduled on Wednesday 1 June at 6 pm, will be held at the Quirinal Palace, in the Salone dei Corazzieri, and will be live broadcast by Rai Cultura on Rai
This year’s program celebrates "Italy in New York" and will be focused on the ever growing and passionate love story between Italy and New York City
The Columbus Citizens Foundation announced today that it has named foundation member Robert V. LaPenta as the Grand Marshal of the 72nd Columbus Day Parade, which will take place on Fifth Avenue on Monday, October 10, 2016. Mr. LaPenta is a driven and successful executive and philanthropist, renowned for his leadership experience in the aerospace, defense and electronics industries.