Can you please help me translate this phrase: cominciâ a butâ da bande, ce che ho ai dentri e nol è gno Thank you very much!
posted by LittleMissItneg on Nov 23, 2009 - 5 answers

NYC Food Filter: I am leaving New York City and want to get some great Italian food in the Bronx's version of Little Italy on Arthur Avenue before I go. What are your favorites? [more inside]
posted by scrutiny on Nov 17, 2009 - 8 answers

religious-art-filter: looking for a specific image of Christ rising from the grave. I saw it on a TV program and I'd like to see it again. [more inside]
posted by titanium_geek on Nov 16, 2009 - 6 answers

OK, something that been bugging me for a long time: Can someone identify a foreign film/tv show from the 80's given some memories of production details? [more inside]
posted by pjern on Oct 24, 2009 - 5 answers

So, we have been invited to a party which celebrates 100 years of Italian Futurism... [more inside]
posted by Wavelet on Oct 21, 2009 - 8 answers

Where in Boston's North End should my wife and I have our anniversary dinner? [more inside]
posted by bondcliff on Sep 24, 2009 - 11 answers

[Identify this fruit filter] What fruit is this? [more inside]
posted by chan.caro on Sep 21, 2009 - 10 answers

What cooking secrets take your food to the almost-pro level? [more inside]
posted by chalbe on Aug 24, 2009 - 134 answers

What Italian movies am I missing out on? I'm familiar with the post-war classics, but it's hard to come by more modern stuff in the States. [more inside]
posted by katemonster on Aug 22, 2009 - 11 answers

Headline says it all: how do I make the best cannoli filling? Ricotta+powdered sugar+vanilla? How much of each (or other ingredients) should I use? I made it last night with 1.5 lb ricotta, 1 c powdered sugar, and 1/4 tsp vanilla, using a recipe in some old Italian cookbook, but it came out a bit chalky and not as thick/creamy as it is when it comes from a restaurant. Any specific pointers (or any particularly great add-ins)? Lots of Google hits, but I'm trying to filter out the noise. Thanks in advance.
posted by jroybal on Jun 22, 2009 - 4 answers

Please recommend an attorney -- preferably one in the Los Angeles area -- for an unusual Italian citizenship by descent case. Looking for one with knowledge of complicated 20th Century treaties regarding the former Ottoman Empire, modern Turkey, Italy, and Greece, and experience dealing with a lack of some typical primary citizenship evidence. [more inside]
posted by Asparagirl on Jun 19, 2009 - 9 answers

italiancookingfilter: give me your best Italian recipe - can be authentic Italian or Italian-American...doesn't matter one way or another! [more inside]
posted by knockoutking on May 20, 2009 - 21 answers

In the context of an Italian-themed wine & food pairing menu, is there a more elegant way to say or express the phrase "paired with"? [more inside]
posted by chudmonkey on May 10, 2009 - 12 answers

Looking for an affordable restaurant in/around Little Italy NYC that can comfortably accommodate 10 people for an early June graduation dinner. Ideally we'd like to keep it under $35 a head, and one of the 10 is a 2-year-old, so those are added complications. Family-style dining is a plus. Thanks!
posted by Oktober on Apr 22, 2009 - 5 answers

A (non-Italian, non-Irish) friend of mine insists that pronouncing "Italian" as "eye-talian" or calling an Irish man an "Irishman" has racial undertones. Is this true? Are any Italians or Irish offended by those terms?
posted by Ramithorn on Mar 19, 2009 - 73 answers

What are some good songs for an Italian / cowboy playlist? [more inside]
posted by ajarbaday on Feb 17, 2009 - 6 answers

How to have an Italian wedding? [more inside]
posted by jrichards on Jan 19, 2009 - 13 answers

Why are there so few Italian-Americans on the West Coast? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet on Jan 16, 2009 - 20 answers

A question of eating etiquette. I'm meeting my boyfriend's mother tomorrow, and I'm anxious to make a good impression. [more inside]
posted by malusmoriendumest on Nov 14, 2008 - 24 answers

What are some good vendors to have food (dinner) delivered to a residence in Huntington, NY? [more inside]
posted by juliewhite on Sep 16, 2008 - 3 answers

What does my last name mean in Italian? [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 on Sep 8, 2008 - 21 answers

Is there any database or online fan community focused on translating European comics? [more inside]
posted by monkeyagent on Aug 14, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm looking for a story (or folk tale) my grandfather used to tell me as a child. His parents came to the US from Italy when they were in their 20's, and had him shortly thereafter. So the story may have originated in Italy. [more inside]
posted by dm_nyc on Jul 15, 2008 - 10 answers

When in Italy I love to eat brioches, the typical bar breakfast. Where can I find these tasty sweets in America (Massachusetts or California)? [more inside]
posted by Nickel on Jul 9, 2008 - 11 answers

How does a US citizen with an Italian heritage get an Italian Passport? [more inside]
posted by birdlips on Jul 8, 2008 - 10 answers

Do you speak Italian? Would you be willing to either read this short (five-line) poem into my voicemail or respond in the thread telling me where the stresses are in each phrase? [more inside]
posted by kalapierson on Jun 24, 2008 - 5 answers

Italian Cookbook: I'm going to live in Italy for 2 months this summer. Tell me what cookbook I should bring along! [more inside]
posted by sirion on Jun 14, 2008 - 12 answers

What do I need to learn about wines to be a waitress at a nice restaurant? [more inside]
posted by Niomi on May 22, 2008 - 26 answers

Where can I find fresh pasta in San Diego? [more inside]
posted by brynna on May 17, 2008 - 8 answers

What is the deal with Spaghetti Warehouse & The Old Spaghetti Factory? [more inside]
posted by designbot on May 12, 2008 - 25 answers

Looking for a good (not too expensive) restaurant for dinner tonight in Little Italy (NYC)
posted by roomthreeseventeen on Mar 5, 2008 - 8 answers

Is anyone familiar with an Italian love-poem that would be beautiful and appropriate to read at a wedding ceremony (in Italian and then in English translation)? [more inside]
posted by chinston on Feb 26, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm looking for recommendations for books, movies and even music that might be relevant for a group of middle school (7th & 8th grade, ages 12-14) kids who are going to Rome over spring break. [more inside]
posted by bjennings on Feb 3, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm getting ready to make my first serious attempt at marinara. Recipes that I have seen vary on whether one should use whole tomatoes, canned tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato puree, or tomato sauce. What effect does it have on the finished product to use or not use any of these in particular? [more inside]
posted by zebra3 on Dec 28, 2007 - 30 answers

Does anyone know where I can find the Italian chocolate Torroni Baci in London or from somewhere that'll deliver?
posted by oh pollo! on Dec 19, 2007 - 2 answers

I've made some artichoke-spinach dip and I'd really love to serve it with bread like the olive garden's! [more inside]
posted by Gideon on Dec 10, 2007 - 1 answer

Identify an Italian 1950s neo-realist movie. [more inside]
posted by londongeezer on Dec 3, 2007 - 6 answers

Recommendations for Italian language learning software? This would be for someone who's not a rank beginner, but probably not quite up to intermediate level either. [more inside]
posted by Naberius on Dec 2, 2007 - 9 answers

Suggestions for Spanish and Italian language tapes/CDs for business people? [more inside]
posted by DarlingBri on Oct 31, 2007 - 4 answers

I want to replicate a dish I had in Bordighera--it was basically farro doused in very good olive oil. [more inside]
posted by everichon on Oct 29, 2007 - 3 answers

"Ognuno Soffre" (Everybody Hurts) lyrics? [more inside]
posted by RavinDave on Aug 31, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm learning a new language (Italian), and as with other languages I've learned, I have no trouble with the written form. But, as with the others, the spoken variety gives me trouble. [more inside]
posted by SuperNova on Aug 29, 2007 - 15 answers

HelpMeFindThisSongFilter: while in Italy I heard an Italian song that was a bit rap-ish, in the sense that the performers were more or less talking to the music. The only part of the lyrics I could discern was "La cosa nostra, la cosa nostra, la cosa nostra". I asked the lady behind the bar what it was and she couldn't tell me, but vaguely seemed to remember it was by & . Something like Paolo and Frederico, although most likely not those names. Help?
posted by Skyanth on Aug 27, 2007 - 8 answers

Foodfilter: vegetable substitutes for pasta? [more inside]
posted by gregb1007 on Aug 21, 2007 - 32 answers

Why does Babelfish translate "primo piano" in Italian as "Association of Bologna" in English? [more inside]
posted by No-sword on Aug 15, 2007 - 4 answers

In the movie, The Godfather, what is the song that Mama Corleone sings at Connie's wedding? [more inside]
posted by Flood on Aug 4, 2007 - 3 answers

So, how does the Italian phrase "Si fa'icche si vole" translate into English..? [more inside]
posted by angry.polymath on Jul 5, 2007 - 7 answers

Looking for a quick and simple explanation as to the difference between "La Vita Nuova" (with a u), and "La Vita Nova". [more inside]
posted by Nugget on Jun 25, 2007 - 8 answers

I'm 50% Native American, and 50% Sicilian. Why am I sun burned so badly? [more inside]
posted by Jimmie on May 24, 2007 - 26 answers

What would Rudy Giuliani Do? I'm looking for any sorts of guides that explain the culture/life/upbringing of Rudy Giuliani, specifically in regards to the life of a Italian, Catholic, New Yorker. [more inside]
posted by davidstandaford on May 21, 2007 - 9 answers