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Grants honoring Italian American Philanthropist Ms. Maria Manetti Shrem are available through the COMITES (Committee of Italians Abroad), under the auspices of the Consulate of Italy in San Francisco, to support students taking the AP Italian Language and Culture Exam in 2024. As an effort to increase the number of AP Italian Language and Culture E...

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The great wave of Italian immigrants to the United States began in the 1880s and lasted until 1920. More than four million Italians made the journey, with about 75 percent settling in cities on the East Coast. A small contingent worked their way to the Pacific Northwest. Often unskilled or unable to speak the language, they took whatever jobs they...

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The most delicious Italian food in Idaho competing among the best in America, comes from a restaurant in one of the most unsuspecting, but growing towns in our state... Pocatello. Pocatello is growing rapidly, so it's not much of a small town anymore. And much like Boise, the dining scene is growing in the Pocatello area, too. However, when it come...

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Let’s begin the new year of interviews by moving to one of the American territories farthest from Italy, the Northwest. The protagonists of the book written by Tessa Floreano are Idaho, Oregon and Washington, three states that are not among the best known in our country nor among those that have welcomed Italian emigrants the most. But as we have o...

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Imagine a place where the aroma of freshly baked bread, simmering tomato sauce, and melting parmesan cheese fills the air. A place where you can savor authentic Italian cuisine with a unique twist, right here in the heart of Idaho. Sound too good to be true? Well, it's not, thanks to Àlavita, recently crowned as the best Italian restaurant in Idaho...

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Tavolàta, a successful Seattle-based Italian restaurant, opens in downtown Boise on Monday! Owner Ethan Stowel says Tavolàta is a neighborhood, family-style Italian restaurant with pasta made from scratch. Once you order your dish, you'll actually be able to watch them make it! "We really love the idea of having an open kitchen," said Stowel. "You...

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An accomplished Chef is excited to put down roots in Boise and open a new restaurant. Tavolàta will open in Boise later this month. Young adults at Life's Kitchen, a nonprofit that helps provide resources, opportunities and experiences to young adults, recently got the chance to learn from Chef Ethan Stowell. "Working with kids and doing cooking cl...

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Treasure Valley is no stranger to delicious bakeries. All around the area, you can find incredible places to eat with perfectly baked bread, soft donuts, pastries that melt in your mouth, and so much more. While there are many bakeries that I could recommend in Treasure Valley, one that is always at the top of the list is Bella Biscotteria. This is...

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There is something comforting about a large plate of delicious pasta with the most mouthwatering sauce right in front of you. At il Sugo Italian Kitchen in Meridian, you can find that comfort and excite your taste buds. This Italian restaurant in Meridian, Idaho is family owned and pasta is its specialty. Whether you are a pasta lover or you simply...

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While you may not be able to travel to Italy, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy classic Italian dishes. Papa Joe’s Italian Restaurant and Bar in Boise is one that has been serving authentic Italian dishes for decades — and even better — it is located in a historic building. You’ll enjoy a classy atmosphere and delicious food, and have a dining experi...

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