Tag: new york city
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Amunì! Let’s Go To The Show!
Amunì! Let’s go! Don’t miss Experience Sicily at the New York Times Travel Show! Today at the Javits Center in New York City from 11-5. Find us at Booth 464! Come hear us perform Sicilian folk music at 1:45 on the Blue Stage! See you at the show! Psst… And don’t miss out on our…
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Hop On To The New York Times Travel Show This Weekend
“Hey, ragazzi! Amunì! Throw me the keys! We’ve got to get to the New York Times Travel Show!” January 25-26, meet Experience Sicily at Booth 464 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City for the biggest travel industry event of the year, The New York Times Travel Show. Additionally, on both Saturday and…
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Olive Oil Lesson With GoSicily In New York City
I feel so blessed that through Experience Sicily I have the privilege to work with and know some extraordinary women! Firstly, thanks go to Kathy Murray for inviting her outstanding friends to her New York City home and hosting last night’s private event. Secondly, but equally important, thanks go to Annalisa Pompeo of GoSicily Sicilian…
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New York City For The Holidays During The Cannoli Crawl
The holiday spirit pervaded the streets of New York City’s Village as we moved from table to table during the Cannoli Crawl on Saturday. It was a joyful day of food, family, and history. This coming Saturday, December 21 join me for the last Cannoli Crawl until spring! Reserve your spot today at https://experiencesicily.com/events/new-york-cannoli-crawl Become…
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May Light Greet You Today
Viva Santa Lucia!
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Thanks To Cacio E Vino And Our Guests | Viva Santa Lucia
A few photos from our Experience Sicily Santa Lucia Feast in New York City. Thanks to Cacio e Vino for hosting us with the excellent food and service! Thanks to our guests who brought their beautiful spirits to share with each other! It was a joyful afternoon. Viva Santa Lucia!
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A Dagger? Eyes On A Plate? What Intrigue!
A dagger? Eyes on a plate? What intrigue! (Continued from an earlier post…) Inspired by Sant’Agata of Catania before her, Lucia refused to participate in the activities of the brothel to which she was condemned. This of course, angered the madame, who called the Roman authorities to further punish the maiden. Somewhere in this mayhem,…
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Let’s Light Up These Dark Days on Sunday With Santa Lucia
At the dawn of the 4th century, practicing Christianity in the Roman-ruled city of Siracusa was illegal. Already though, inspired by nearby Catania’s Patron Saint, Sant’Agata, who lived just a few decades before (from 231 AD – 251 AD), the young and beautiful Lucia devoted herself to Christianity. In fact, she was known to enter…
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Let’s Have A Ball On Sunday
Sunday in NYC: Let’s eat rice balls!! Santa Lucia is the patron saint of grain, and as a result, arancine, or rice balls, are a significant element to celebrating the Feast of Santa Lucia. So much so, that in Palermo, her feast day is also the Sagra delle Arancine. Why rice balls (pictured)? To commemorate…