The results of the Mediterranean Tourism Exchange, which was held from June 18 to 20, 2021, were there for exhibitors and mainly for professionals from the public. The Minister of Tourism commended the President of BMT for spearheading this important initiative. Minister Garavaglia has promised to present a bill to the government aimed at reducing […]
– Story by Gail Johnson Photography by Lia Crowe Restaurants come and go, and then there are those that, like a fine wine, only get better with age. Giuseppe “Pino” Posteraro opened Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill and Enoteca in Yaletown in 1999, and it’s been on every “best” list ever since, including the best Italian restaurants […]
Duty-free shopping specialist Global Blue said the UK’s exit from the European Union is an “opportunity to revive Italian tourism”. He believes that the prospects for tourism from the United Kingdom are particularly good, especially in the medium term. Indeed, the Mediterranean country is the third most popular destination for British travelers in Europe after […]
This year will take place the fourteenth edition of Campania Teatro which will be held from June 12 to July 11. More than 160 events will be presented for a month of programming in outdoor locations and in complete safety. Italian citizens and tourists will have the chance to participate in this exciting festival held […]
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s government plans to temporarily hire more than 22,000 public administration workers to help implement Italy’s five-year recovery plan, according to a draft decree seen by Reuters. Italy is eligible for more than 200 billion euros ($242.20 billion) in grants and cheap loans from the EU Recovery Fund, making it the […]
Wanted in Rome interviews Antonio Barreca, Managing Director of Federturismo, one of the key figures in the Italian travel and tourism industry. by Marco Venturini What is the current situation of tourism in Italy? The health and economic crisis caused by the pandemic has had a dramatic impact on the tourism sector. Although we are […]
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Italy will open to tourism from mid-May, Prime Minister Mario Draghi has said. His message to potential visitors is that “now is the time to book your vacation”. Mr Draghi said Italy would get ahead of the EU in introducing its own travel pass to resume tourism after the pandemic. “Let’s not wait until mid-June […]
The Italian Chamber of Commerce launched the “True Italian Taste” 2021 with a series of creative events in Hanoi and HCMC to promote Italian cuisine as well as trade and investment between Italy and Vietnam. A press conference introduces the “Italian Food – Italian Style” cooking competition in Hanoi. Over the years, “True Italian Taste” […]
There are a few must-try Italian-American restaurants in Sassella (225 Johnson St., 505-954-1568, sassellasantafe.com), but they’ll likely be quite different from what you might expect. You can get a Caesar salad, but instead of the typical croutons and a vinaigrette made with Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon and anchovy paste, expect your romaine lettuce to […]
Three years ago, when chef Matt Moschella and his partners were looking for a location for their new restaurant Corto, they had a simple vision in mind: to make “food simple and straightforward.” The team eventually settled into an old bodega in Jersey City’s Heights neighborhood and transformed the scruffy interior into a fun, bustling […]
The Italian government has decided that the Olympic stadium in Rome could be reopened to the public for the next 2020 European championship, the Italian football federation (FIGC) announced in a statement on Tuesday. “The Minister of Health, Roberto Speranza, told us that the government’s scientific advisers will identify the best solutions to allow the […]
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be out of date. Please look at the timestamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO — The Capitanini family runs Chicago’s oldest Italian restaurant. For nearly 94 years, the restaurants of the Italian Village have been offering Italian […]
The vote took place on a proposal by President Mario Draghi; Enrico Giovannini, Minister for Sustainable Infrastructure and Mobility and Minister for Culture Dario Franceschini following their call to temporarily divert large cruise ships from Venice to Marghera during a meeting on March 25. The decision was tweeted by Franceschini, who said it would respond […]
The Italian National Tourist Board (ENIT) presented its annual travel industry event Workshop Italia 2021: Active & Leisure this week. Taking place virtually for the first time on March 16 and 17, with an additional day added on Thursday March 18, the workshop offered unprecedented networking and contracting opportunities for Canadian tour operators and travel […]
Terracotta and concrete offset serene Japanese elements throughout the interiors of Manhattan restaurant, Kimika. Local design firm Bespoke Only designed interiors for Nolita restaurant, where chef Christine Lau specializes in Itameshi cuisine. The menu is full of Japanese-Italian dishes such as fried pizzas drizzled with miso with bologna and crispy rice cake lasagna. This rapprochement […]
It’s time to plan your last date, but what should you eat for dinner? While some may opt for local dishes, the best idea is to try having Italian food instead. Not only is this food tasty and filling, but it also tends to ignite passion in the people who make and consume the food. […]
As outdoor restaurants reopen and local eateries begin the road to recovery, the Daily Press is highlighting one great restaurant a week. This week, the spotlight is on Piccolo: a new neighborhood Italian restaurant focused on homemade pasta and high-quality meat and fish dishes that play with spices, texture and sweet and savory flavors. The […]
During its formation last month, the new government of Mario Draghi was presented by almost all the Italian and international media as a rescue operation. Where former European Central Bank (ECB) chief Draghi “saved the euro” in the 2010s, most outlets gushed about “Super Mario» and his project of «save italy“by pouring 209 billion euros […]
An Italian Ministry of Tourism was created 60 years ago after 24 political changes. Due to COVID-19, the country saw 273 million fewer tourists in 2020. How will the 224 billion euros of the recovery plan be spent? This is what the new Mario Draghi, Italian Prime Minister, has decided. Italy Tourism leaves the Department […]
On January 26, the Italian government – led by then-Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, close to the Five Star Movement – collapsed when its government coalition became untenable. This tenuous coalition included, above all, the left-wing populist movement Five Star and the centre-left Democratic Party (PD). It also included a relatively new party, Italia Viva, which […]
ROME — Italy’s history of political instability resurfaced on Wednesday in particularly volatile times as a government crisis began amid a pandemic that has devastated the country, raised doubts over the competence of its leaders and intensified political battles. The government, a wobbly coalition of convenience between increasingly unpopular populists and the centre-left establishment, seemed […]
Pizza in Naples, Italy (source: HarshLight.commons wikimedia) With Vesuvius, the world’s most dangerous volcano, threatening the lives of three million people in southern Italy, nearby Naples clearly has some heat down below. As the birthplace of modern pizza, the creation of geothermal pizza clearly adds an edge, or should we say a crust, to Italian […]
Today we are honored to speak with His Royal Highness Prince Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia of Italy. Hello Emmanuelle, You are the prince of Venice. Tell us about your fascinating story and your journey. It’s a very long story. I am the son and heir of Vittorio Emanuele di Savoia and the only grandson in […]
As Italy’s government falters, the struggling country’s film and TV industry is staying afloat with bolstered funding that, in 2021, will provide a €640 million ($775 million) safety net for local exhibitors, distributors and producers. Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte survived a crucial Senate vote of confidence on Tuesday night by a razor-thin margin of […]
Just in time to make the headlines in the Italian evening newspapers on Wednesday evening (January 13), Matteo Renzi withdrew the two ministers of his small party, Italia Viva, Teresa Bellanova and Elena Bonetti – formalizing the political crisis of the government led by the former Minister Minister Giuseppe Conte. During Wednesday’s press conference, Renzi […]
The Italian government has been thrown into turmoil after former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi withdrew his Italia Viva party from the ruling coalition. Renzi struck the blow after rejecting plans by current Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on how to spend 209bn euros (£186bn) in EU recovery funds, as part of a EU aid program for […]
Current Italian senator, former prime minister and leader of the political party ‘Italia Viva’ (IV), Matteo Renzi holds a press conference on January 13, 2021 at the Italian Chamber of Deputies in Rome. ALBERTO PIZZOLIS | AFP | Getty Images LONDON — Former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi on Wednesday announced his intention to withdraw […]
Without the pandemic, the government of Giuseppe Conte might not have lasted so long. Last February, neoliberal centrist Matteo Renzi threatened to split the ruling center-left coalition, only to fall back into line. But even as COVID-19 rages in Italy again, Renzi is today withdrawing ministers from his Italia Viva party – and pushing the […]
ROME—In the depths of the pandemic, a sign of normality is returning to Italy: political instability. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte’s government is struggling to avoid collapse after a small coalition member threatened to withdraw vital parliamentary support. The Italia Viva party, led by former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, has long been skeptical of Mr […]
Celebrity chefs and longtime friends Bobby Flay and Giada de Laurentiis team up to explore Italian cuisine in the new Discovery Plus series Bobby and Giada in Italy. The four-episode series debuted on the Discovery Plus streaming service on Monday, with People getting their first look at the show. Beat star Bobby Flay, 56, and […]
After losing my dream job at a top Italian restaurant in Mumbai, I started my own takeaway business serving pasta with an Indian twist in my parents’ kitchen. By Bhargav Joshi MUMBAI, Dec 22 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – I never thought I would start anything on my own until I lost my job as a […]
By Crispian Balmer, Angelo Amante ROME (Reuters) – Italy will be placed under national lockdown for much of the Christmas and New Year holidays, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Friday, as the government seeks to prevent a further rise in coronavirus cases. The announcement ended days of indecision and bickering within the coalition, which […]
New Delhi [India]December 4 (ANI/NewsSee): The 5th edition of World Italian Food Week (WWIC) in India officially kicked off on November 23. The culinary extravaganza was organized by a multitude of entities, including the Italian Embassy in New Delhi, the Italian Cultural Institute, the Italian Trade Agency, the Consulates General in Mumbai and Calcutta, the […]
The 5th Italian Food Week showcases the delightful delight of extraordinary Italian cuisine prepared with premium ingredients The Italian Embassy in Bangkok, in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and the Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce (TICC), presents the 5th Italian Food Week, establishing a tasty territory in the heart of Bangkok. The event venue […]
Food is often the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Italian culture. Italian Food Week Worldwide is a festival that celebrates Italian cuisine and culinary traditions as a mark of Italian cultural identity. It also celebrates how the Italian culinary influence can be seen internationally. For the past four years, World […]
Jhere’s a new raw seafood restaurant and bar in downtown Hoboken. Sirenetta – which means “little mermaid” in Italian – is the sister restaurant of Sorellina Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar; which you will find just across the street. Although the menu and setting are very different, customers can expect the same level of first […]
Speaking of lunch, one of Little Italy’s real selling points is their lunchtime specials, a full menu of Italian specialties at incredibly reasonable prices. The menu changes constantly, but recent options have included vodka chicken with broccoli and soup or salad for $11; a rib eye cheesesteak with onions, peppers and provolone cheese on warm […]
A new restaurant in Greeley aims to bring authentic, home-cooked Italian cuisine to the community. Capri Restaurant, located at 1825 9th St. in Greeley, is set to open Wednesday with a large menu featuring freshly prepared dishes inspired by Italian cuisine. The building where Capri is located was once a popular Italian restaurant in the […]
The most indebted EU economy after Greece published on Tuesday three year bond which bears no interest. Investors will not receive anything until the bond matures in 2024. This is the latest sign that very little is preventing governments, backed by the firepower of their central banks, from to borrow whatever it takes to rebuild […]
Buon Appetito, Bergen County! River Edge’s new Sonny T Restaurant and Bar serves Southern Italian cuisine featuring family recipes and classics. Those who remember Rugova Italian restaurant will know where to find this 2,200 square foot spot; although they don’t recognize the refurbished interior which now features a modern, upscale design. Sonny T can seat […]
‘The food is actually shocking’: Molly-Mae Hague complains about Venetian cuisine after third summer vacation… before heading back to UK for roast dinner and sweets By Amelia Wynne for Mailonline Published: 4:17 p.m. EST, October 11, 2020 | Update: 6:37 p.m. EST, October 11, 2020 Molly-Mae Hague has complained about the “shocking” food in Italy […]
According to a recent survey conducted by the Italian Government Tourism Office known as ENIT, a third of Italians are already looking forward to and planning for the Christmas holidays. According to market research provider Euromonitor, the future of tourism and travel in Italy will be sustainable, responsible and digital. So how is tourism really […]
IIf ever there was an unlikely country to be held up as a model of collective civility, it’s Italy. My homeland is generally described as a beautiful place whose abundance of natural and cultural treasures are entrusted, alas, to its disorganized, corrupt and unruly inhabitants. And yet everyone these days seems to shower us with […]
Auroville, the international commune outside of Pondicherry, was founded in 1968 by Mira Alfassa (known as “The Mother”), as an experimental community aimed at attracting people from all over the world and achieving the human unity. An unforeseen but delicious by-product of this ambition has been the emergence of a vibrant and diverse food scene […]
The Huawei logo is seen at Huawei Connect in Shanghai, China September 23, 2020. REUTERS/Aly Song ROME (Reuters) – The Italian government will meet on Thursday to discuss the best ways to strengthen the security of strategic networks, two sources said, as the United States increases pressure on Rome to exclude China’s Huawei from its […]
Published on: 21/09/2020 – 21:09Amended: 09/21/2020 – 22:02 Italy’s right-wing opposition leader Matteo Salvini failed to make the breakthroughs he had hoped for in regional elections, voting results showed on Monday, giving the fragile coalition government a boost. As the count went down, the center-left Democratic Party (PD) seemed sure to retain three regions it […]
From common cooking misconceptions to flavor-enhancing shortcuts, cooking experts and chefs have shared their tips and tricks with us. Previously, which one? shared expert tips for creating awesome Indian and Chinese dishes at home. Next comes Italian cuisine. 1. Don’t let anything go to waste Cooking tutor, food writer and author Carmela Hayes recommends using […]
The impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic on Italy’s tourism sector could reach 100 billion euros ($118 billion), far more than previous estimates, according to studies. Studies published on Monday by Confiturismo and Assoturismo, two of Italy’s most important industrial groups, indicated that the amount corresponded to more than 6% of the country’s GDP at […]
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) — Ilona Rivera was fascinated by fine cuisine at a young age, and the German-Italian woman’s dream was to one day follow her passion and cook for people in her own restaurant. She realized that dream when Ilona’s Table opened its doors on June 17 and held a grand opening with the […]
With many diners now getting their restaurant fix through takeout and delivery options due to the coronavirus pandemic, Tripadvisor looked at pre-COVID data to compile its list of the trendiest cuisine of 2020. The list provides insight into what the best food trends and restaurants were before the virus. Restaurants open: A look inside and […]
ROME (Reuters) – Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli issued a scathing criticism of the Italian government’s handling of the coronavirus on Monday, saying he had been humiliated by a recent lockdown and urging people to disobey rules still in place. FILE PHOTO: Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli rehearses in an empty Duomo square on Easter Sunday […]
Tourists are back in Italy – a country that was the epicenter of Europe’s coronavirus outbreak months ago, claiming nearly 35,000 lives. European Union borders have reopened to tourists from a list of countries without the need to quarantine. But the United States is not on this list – much to the dismay of Italian […]
The Italian government on Wednesday approved support for a $7.1 billion (€6.3 billion) loan that will help support Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s operations in the southern European country and some investments keys, the automaker announced on Wednesday. The approval ends a long process and grants one of the largest crisis loans in Europe to a […]
Give me a second New locations are in the works for two of our favorite places in Birmingham. hero donuts opens a second location in Trussville at 314 Main Street. In addition to their famous brioche donuts, they will also be offering lunch sandwiches, salads, breakfast entrees and coffee. Post pies is also expanding with […]
ROME (Reuters) – The CEOs of Italy’s two main energy groups Eni ENI.MI and Enel ENEI.MI are on track for a third term next week when Rome decides roles in major state-controlled companies, a senior government official has said. FILE PHOTO: Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Italian energy company Eni, talks to the media at the […]
Confturismo, the country’s tourism association, said Italy had already lost 30 million tourists between March and May. From Rome to Milan, from Naples to Venice, Italy has been one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world for the past few decades. A country with diverse offerings including 55 UNESCO World Heritage sites, fabulous […]
Go around the peninsula at 19and century, Pellegrino Artusi documented the best Italian cuisine – from pastry in Trieste to pasta in Sicily – and invented a national treasure. An Italian trattoria (Comell Mare) Italy is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its unification of a collection of separate kingdoms into one nation. In the context […]
A one-of-a-kind premium Italian concept that will make its much-anticipated debut in May Austin, Texas (RestaurantNews.com) There’s arguably no better place in America to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine than Boston’s North End. Starting in May, entrepreneur Chris Meroff will bring that experience to Austin-area diners with the launch of The north end. Located at 12432, […]
“This is the worst crisis Italy has had to face since the end of World War II,” says Emanuele Felice, professor of economic history at the University of Chieti-Pescara and economic adviser to the Democratic Party ( a left-wing party which, together with the Five Star Movement and Italia Viva, supports the government led by […]
“People want quality fast food and that’s all I have here.” Posto Sano Foods is a new restaurant on the north side offering a menu of carefully curated Italian dishes, inspired by quality and creativity goals. The best part: the high-quality menu options are created with the speed and convenience of a fast-paced […]
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Italy – Tourism Source Market Insight: Analysis of Tourism Profiles, Traveler Flows, Spending Patterns, Top Destination Markets, Risks and Opportunities” report has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. Summary The author’s Italy – Tourism Source Market Insight report provides a comprehensive overview of the Italian domestic and outbound tourism market. The report examines […]
One of the world’s most popular countries and one of the world’s leading tour operators is appealing to everyone for calm – and a sense of perspective – on the issue of the Covid-19 virus, also known as the coronavirus. Italian tourism officials in Canada and Toronto-based G Adventures each released statements on Monday regarding […]
ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s government won a vote of confidence in the upper house of parliament on Thursday on a decree that will make it easier for magistrates to use spyware in public sector corruption investigations. The vote comes at a time of high friction within the coalition, with the small centrist Italia Viva sparring […]
If you’ve ever tried to sneak past the crowds to toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain or attempted to stroll along the canals of Venice among its crowds of tourists, you know that Italy is a hugely popular holiday destination. . The country hosted a record 420 million overnight stays by foreign visitors in […]
By Francesca Landini, Stephen Jewkes MILAN (Reuters) – Atlantia controlled by Benetton ATL.MI is offering to give up majority ownership of its motorway unit as part of a proposal to resolve a dispute with the Italian government over its motorway concession, two sources familiar with the matter said. FILE PHOTO: An Atlantia sign outside the […]
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On February 20, Whole Foods Market customers in New York, Los Angeles, Austin and Atlanta can indulge in an evening of Italian culinary discovery at intimate pop-up dinners co-hosted by the cheese, wine and food experts from the grocer alongside Italian cheesemakers and prosciutto suppliers. Each “A Little Italy” event will feature an […]
Owning an Italian restaurant was all Frank Ranfone ever wanted, but life took a different turn. He was working in one of his three lubricant shops until the day he gave up everything to pursue his dream. “I always tell people that I went from motor oil to olive oil,” Ranfone said. “I passed an […]
* Eurozone periphery government bond yields tmsnrt.rs/2ii2Bqr LONDON, Jan 29 (Reuters) – Italy’s 10-year bond yield fell to its lowest level since mid-October on Wednesday as appetite in global markets improved and concerns subsided. regarding Italian political risks has kept investors interested in the bloc’s higher-yielding bond markets. After falling sharply in recent sessions, yields […]
Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Matteo Salvini gestures during a press conference at the Lega headquarters in northern Milan following the results of the European parliamentary elections, May 27, 2019. MIGUEL MEDINA | AFP | Getty Images Italy’s fragile coalition government is breathing a sigh of relief after Matteo Salvini, a prominent right-wing […]
[Photo/VCG] It’s no surprise that Italian cuisine is popular globally and growing in popularity. What might be more surprising is that the fastest growth is taking place in the Asia-Pacific region. According to the “Italian Cuisine Market Monitor” report – produced by consultancy group Deloitte in partnership with Alma, the international school of Italian cuisine […]
This piece was written for Daily Hive by Robert Collins. The reputation of pasta has taken a big hit in recent years. As Vancouver’s culinary preferences have receded in the face of the double gut punches of carbs and gluten, pasta has become in danger of being left on the shelf. Yet, at the same […]
VENICE, Italy (AP) – The Italian government is preparing to declare a state of emergency in Venice ravaged by floodsaimed at quickly securing funding for repairs to the historic lagoon city after the highest tide in 50 years. Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte described the floods as “a blow to the heart of our country”. […]
Joe Karimani, owner of Joe’s Italian Kitchen in Pflugerville, said he was inspired by recipes he learned growing up in northern Italy when creating his menu. (Kelsey Thompson/Community Impact Journal) Joe Karimani, owner of Joe’s Italian Kitchen in Pflugerville, said he fell in love with authentic Italian cuisine growing up in northern Italy. Karimani spent […]
Just say the words “Italian food” and cartoon thought bubbles of creamy pasta and pizza with dollops of cheese immediately start popping up. But that’s not the true nature of Italian cuisine, says Massimiliano Sperli, the Roman chef who introduced Indians to the capital’s authentic Italian cuisine. Far from the carbs and fats that most […]
ROME (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of supporters of Italy’s right-wing opposition parties, led by the League of Matteo Salvini who was ousted from power two months ago, gathered in central Rome on Saturday to protest against the new government. Crowds waving League flags and Italian flags filled Piazza San Giovanni, traditionally a place for […]
Celebrity chef Ritu Dalmia is known for popularizing Italian cuisine in India. She is also a restaurateur with three businesses in Delhi, of which Diva is the most successful. The chef has won acclaim for her unique cooking style and the Italian flair she brings to many of her dishes. Born in Kolkata into a […]
Ramatuelle in the south of France Paolo and Francesca Amadori After recently enjoying a scampi risotto with lemon and rosemary in the south of France, I found the phone number of the Italian chef who prepared the dish. We then spoke on the phone. The question was simple: how did he integrate his Italian cuisine […]
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte reacts in the Senate on September 10, 2019 (Reuters/Remo Casilli) To subscribe to The nation Subscribe now for as low as $2 per month! Thank you for registering for The nationweekly newsletter. Thank you for signing up. For more than The nation, see our latest issue. To subscribe to The […]
Tony Vallone, center, with Elena Sgarbi, left, and Alessia Paolicchi, right, received the Maestro Martino Award from the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce in 2018. Photo courtesy of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce. It’s no exaggeration to call Tony Vallon a Houston restaurant legend. For more than 50 years, he has been the driving force behind […]
ROME — After 14 months of wrangling, Italy’s government collapsed on Tuesday, plunging a key European nation already hobbled by financial fragility and political chaos into a new period of crisis and uncertainty. During the government’s short tenure, the nationalist-populist coalition struck fear into the hearts of the European establishment. He has antagonized the European […]