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Michelangelo’s Piazza

While Michelangelo will forever be recognized for his robust, passionate figures of the Sistine Chapel and sculptures found worldwide, his greatness is only magnified in view of his architectural contributions. Michelangelo was an accomplished artist in m... Read >

We Say Caffee, You Say Coffee

The words macchiato and cappuccino are as clear to you as any native Italian; more so in fact, some of us would even go so far as to dub these words music or poetry. But did you know that when you start your day off with this routine coffee shop singsong,... Read >

Proud to be an Italian-American

As the fourth largest ethnic group in the United States, Italian culture has made significant contributions to American culture that are now intrinsic throughout the fifty states. Though Italians have played major roles in the development of the New World... Read >

Make Me a Match

Anyone who has seen images of an Italian vineyard or heard of its wine country probably has had at least some fleeting desire to know a bit more about wine than they do currently. Sitting down at a solid oak table, swirling the wine, scenting the flavors ... Read >

New Italian Adventures in Today’s Economy

Though some might advise against it, there are many benefits to starting a new business venture right now. But regardless of the economy, the initial, key ingredient must be a passion in your new undertaking. For me, my involvement and interest in being a... Read >

Authenticly Italian: How to Spot It

Spaghetti: a simple Italian-American staple. Also, probably the first image that comes to your mind when you hear "Italian food." For some, pasta and spicy meatballs may be the extent of their knowledge of cuisine from the Mediterranean nation. Frankly, i... Read >

The Love of the Italian Piazza

Before there was New York, there was pizza. Before there was pizza, there was Italy. And before there was Italy, there was the piazza. Italian for "square," an open area surrounded by buildings, piazze have been the nuclei of Italian culture for thousands... Read >

The Love of the Italian Piazza

A piazza is a place where you can eat well, but also a place where the warmth of family and comradery is strongly felt. Every town in Italy has a piazza. It is the central point of the town, accessible not by just one or two roads, but many. Unlike the Am... Read >