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  • Dining in & out

    The American Dream of Luigi Diotaiuti

    O. C.(July 13, 2017)
    Born and raised in Lagonegro, a little village in the South of Italy, Chef Luigi came to America by chance and settled in Washington, D.C. at a time when the city was hardly an exciting place to work for a restaurateur. “When I saw what this city’s restaurants were offering, I realized there was so much more I could do,” Luigi tells us. And as a matter of fact, he did!
  • Courtesy of Francesco Isgro
    Facts & Stories

    NIAF Mourns the Passing of Founding Member Pino Cicala

    K. P.(April 11, 2017)
    The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Pino Cicala, one of the founders of NIAF and a tireless promoter of the Italian culture in the greater Washington, D.C. area for more than half a century.
  • Events

    NIAF New York Gala: An Extravagant Evening

    Kayla Pantano(March 23, 2017)
    The National Italian American Foundation's annual NYC Gala was a grand affair suffused with song, homage to heritage, and an abundance of food. Emceed by Joe Piscopo, the event successfully upheld the countless contributions made by the Italian American community. The following day, the NIAF Board of Directors gathered one last time under the chairmanship of Joseph V. Del Raso, and saw the election of Co-Chairs Patricia de Stacy Harrison and Gabriel A. Battista.
  • Art & Culture

    New York’s NIAF Gala Celebrates Italian Culture

    Alex Catti(March 17, 2017)
    March 22 marks a special evening for Italians, Italian Americans, and anyone who loves Italian culture. The National Italian American Foundation will be holding its annual New York Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. Dinner, entertainment, and awards are sure to create a memorable night.
  • As seen on i-Italy | TV. Chief Operating Officer John Viola
    Facts & Stories

    Rebuilding NIAF Anew

    Letizia Airos(October 13, 2016)
    The youngest president in the history of NIAF talks about his first years on the job, explains how the organization works, and outlines his views for the future. He also touches upon delicate topics such as NIAF’s relationship with other Italian-American organizations, and he prides NIAF’s partnership with i-Italy.
  • David Greco with his father Michele and his son Christian
    Life & People

    Mike’s Deli: Animating the Bronx’s “Big Italy”

    Tommaso Cartia(October 11, 2016)
    Fresh off the G train to the Bronx - you have just landed in Italy. Given that a “Little Italy” already exists in N.Y.C. the Bronx, and in particular the Arthur Avenue area, should really deserve to be appointed the city’s “Big Italy.” The Arthur Avenue Retail Market offers some of the best and most authentic Italian food products in town. The very heart of this retail realm is Davids Greco’s “Mike’s Deli,” a place permeated with history, folklore and a religious commitment to quality.
  • Facts & Stories

    NIAF. Joseph R. Guccione and Basil M. Russo New Members of Board of Directors

    (May 13, 2016)
    “We are honored and proud to have Joseph Guccione and Basil Russo, two outstanding Italian Americans, serving on NIAF’s Board of Directors,” said NIAF President and COO John M. Viola. “The leadership that these men exhibit in their respective fields further strengthens the expertise of our distinguished board. We welcome their character, keen insight and dedication to the Italian American community.”
  • Facts & Stories

    NIAF's Spring Gala 2014 ~ A New Generation

    I. A.(April 09, 2014)
    NIAF's Annual Spring Gala, an opportunity to recognize members of the Italian American community who have particularly distinguished themselves in their respective professional fields. Louis Prima Jr. and The Witnesses, an eight-piece brass-infused swing band which performed toward the end of the festivities certainly made the evening an unforgettable experience.

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