It’s giving… espresso-induced insanity. If your 10-year-old suddenly starts yelling “tralaero tralala!” while pirouetting like a caffeinated ballerina, you’re not hallucinating. You’ve just been hit with a full-blown case of “Italian Brainrot” — Gen Alpha’s latest hyper-online obsession that makes “Skibidi Toilet” look like Shakespeare. Forget pasta, art, or bona-fide Italians: This trend has nothing … Read more
Most 91-year-olds are racing to their recliners. Not Emma Maria Mazzenga. The Italian nonagenarian sprinted through a 200-meter dash in under a minute last year, crushing the previous world record for her age group. While others were gasping for air, Mazzenga was already sizing up her next race. Amazed by her speed, doctors investigated what … Read more
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Prada struck a $1.375 billion deal to buy smaller rival Versace from Capri Holdings on Thursday, including its debt, in a move that unites two of the biggest names in Italian fashion. Prada is seeking to expand, having defied a slowdown in luxury demand, while Versace has been operating at a loss in the last few quarters. The … Read more
“There’s Still Tomorrow” is set in Rome after World War II, but it unfolds with timeless verve and romanticism. It’s the directorial debut of the Italian singer and comedian Paola Cortellesi, who also stars. This feminist dramedy tells a story about domestic abuse — echoing still-timely concerns about violence against women and toxic masculinity in … Read more
The kids are alright. A majority of Gen Z home cooks are making spaghetti fit for an Italian family dinner, according to a new survey — while most baby boomers are hopelessly lost behind a pasta pot. Barilla commissioned the starchy study to better understand America’s relationship with the Sunday favorite — revealing a surprising generational divide … Read more
You say tomato, he says hell, no. A “horrified” TikTok chef has considerable beef with the standard way people make a Bolognese meat sauce — and insists that a common ingredient is all wrong for the classic Italian favorite. “This is a super simple dish — you do not need a jar of [tomato] sauce … Read more
Fruitcake is getting fancy. Panettone, the airy, sweet Italian bread studded with dried and candied fruits, has long been a Christmas staple. But, the often cheap and cheerful treat that costs around $10 for a circular, domed loaf, has gotten an artisanal upgrade in recent years — with the price tag to match. Designers such as … Read more
Couples who look awkward on skates — and on dates — had a chance to celebrate their cute clumsiness in a Rocky and Adrian look-alike contest at Philadelphia’s RockyFest on Friday. The evening event at the University of Pennsylvania’s 1923 Ice Rink was meant to echo the pair’s first date in “Rocky.” In the classic … Read more
An Italian chef has revealed the telltale markers of a good quality pasta. Francesco Mattana said he is constantly asked the question and while he cannot share a brand, he can share what people should look for. The chef, who boasts more than 326,000 followers on TikTok, showed two different penne pastas. “They both use the … Read more
Joy Behar has an interesting story about her namesake. “The View” co-host, 82, revealed that her birth name — Josephine Victoria “Joy” Behar — is an homage to her Italian grandmother, who once threatened to kill herself and her own children. Behar, a self-proclaimed lasagna queen, dropped the interesting family tidbit on Wednesday’s episode of the … Read more
This puts the “dough” in doughnut. New York City has been home to some ostentatious eats, from the $28 chicken nuggets at Codoqac to Sip & Guzzle’s $150 Wagyu cheeseburger. Now, Angelina Bakery is serving arguably the crown jewel of lush confections — a $300 gold and gem-encrusted Italian donut. Offered exclusively at the sweet … Read more
If you ever get the opportunity to dine with the viral Pasta Queen Nadia Caterina Munno, don’t even think about ordering a cocktail with your meal. “Wine goes with dinner,” she proclaimed during a visit to Patsy’s Italian Restaurant in Midtown. “Cocktails are always for aperitivo beforehand, and then to sip if you go out … Read more
I can’t wait to return to Borgo (124 E. 27th Street). Neither will you after your first meal at the best new Italian restaurant for grown-ups in many a Neapolitan, Abbruzzese or Roman moon. Its accessible, regions-roaming menu scored high on all but one of fourteen dishes I had in every category. It offers a … Read more
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a 2,000-year-old temple submerged off the Italian coast near Naples, likely built by immigrants from Nabataea, an ancient Arabian kingdom. Nabataea is known for Petra’s iconic rock-carved structures, including the Treasury, famously featured in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.” The Nabataean kingdom once controlled a trade network stretching from … Read more
It was a labor of amore. The new Italian American Museum — which swings its doors open to the public Monday at its sleek digs on 151 Mulberry St. in Little Italy — was an idea more than 20 years in the making, according to its founder Joseph V. Scelsa. “Every group should have their … Read more
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi give love a good name. The couple shared a glimpse into their dreamy wedding ceremony at Villa Cetinale in Italy over the summer on Tuesday. After secretly tying the knot in May, Brown, 20, and Bongiovi, 22, unveiled pictures from their second nuptials with sweet matching Instagram posts. Millie … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. CHE bello! Bloomingdale’s threw a celebrity-packed party to celebrate the launch of “From Italy, With Love,” a two-month retail event celebrating the best of the country’s fashion, design and cuisine. The department store’s CEO Olivier Bron teamed with … Read more
Gabagool! In the new documentary “‘Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos,” (now on HBO and Max), “The Sopranos” star Michael Imperioli confessed that he thought he initially blew his audition for the show. “The idea of a series on HBO, back then, there was no prestige attached to that,” Imperioli, 58, said onscreen in … Read more
A visit to Rome could soon cost a’more. Tourism bosses in the Eternal City are desperate to curb overcrowding at the iconic Trevi Fountain — to the point where they’re floating the idea of an admission fee and reservation system for visits to the beloved Baroque-era site. The idea of staggered entry and a modest … Read more