On Friday, February 28th, this journalist had the opportunity to dine at the newly-opened Ficuzza: Sicilian Cucina & Pizzeria in New York's West Village.

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My Sicilian grandmother had a lot to do with this, but I’ve also spent a significant amount of time in Italy over the years. It’s a place I keep coming back to time after time, and I never get tired ...

Rome (Reuters) — Around 130 people were arrested on Tuesday in a large-scale sting against the Sicilian mafia in Palermo, indicating that it has remained a significant criminal force despite ...

To experience this cultural mosaic firsthand, start in Palermo, the captivating capital city on Sicily's north coast. From a breakfast of brioche and granita in a local cafe to an afternoon market ...