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The term pizzicagnolo is never out of style. You may be wondering what this term means and why it is so important in Italian cuisine. This article will explain who the pizzicagnoli are, what they did in the past, and, most importantly, how they influenced Italian gastronomy! Since the 14th century, it has been a key professional figure. Its role ha...

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Gioia (1133 W Randolph St.) has announced their new partnership with Italian restaurateur and television host Francesco Panella. In his partnership with Gioia, Francesco will oversee brand development, food and beverage programming, and restaurant operations with the Chicago team. Born and raised in Rome, Francesco grew up in the restaurant industr...

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For nature lovers there is no better time of year to visit the majestic Parco della Maiella: in fact, you can take advantage of regenerating walks in the green without the nightmare of the crowd. Let’s find out what not to miss! Abruzzo is a land rich in treasures, but the Maiella or Majella Park is an oasis of unparalleled beauty not to be missed....

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Dean Katie Kaukinen announced Dr. Federica Santini as chair of the Department of World Languages and Cultures (WLC). Dr. Santini has been serving as interim department chair and will assume the permanent position effective July 1st. Prior to her role as interim department chair, she was the Coordinator of Gender and Women's Studies and Professor of...

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Are you going to eat at that place with the life-changing zucchini pasta?” a friend joked after I spoke of plans to visit the Amalfi Coast. Of course, she was referencing the Campania episode of Searching for Tucci where the actor visits a Positano restaurant to see how spaghetti alla Nerano is made. While I laughed and conceded that I wasn’t going...

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If the name Spiedini jogs a memory, it’s because Spiedini Italian Ristorante—helmed by chef Gustav Mauler for 20 years before he retired in 2019—was a beloved fixture in Summerlin. Spiedini stayed open for a few years after Mauler’s retirement but closed permanently during the pandemic. Now it’s back as the reimagined Spiedini Fiamma, located in th...

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If you’re looking for an authentic Italian experience that’s off the beaten path, then Vermiglio is the place for you. This charming town is located in the Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol region of Northern Italy and offers visitors a glimpse into rural Italian life. Here’s everything you need to know about Vermiglio. History Vermiglio has a rich hist...

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The FIERI Scholarship Fund was established in 1985 to enable and encourage gifted students of Italian American origin to pursue their educational goals and has already provided more than $100,000 to a number of talented young men and women. The goal is to encourage students and young professionals to continue to promote and preserve the Italian and...

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“We triestini always used to tell ourselves that Trieste was la città in fondo a destra, ‘the city at the end on the right’,” says Barbara Franchin. “Now we’re starting to wake up to the fact that we’re slap-bang in the middle of things.” Franchin is the president and artistic director of ITS Foundation – International Talent Support, a Trieste-bas...

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Hungry for Chicago-style food? Head to Nipomo. Yellow flags on Tefft Street let passersby know that authentic Vienna beef sausages are nearby. They lead to Stefono’s Sapori D’ Italia—home of the only real-deal Chicago dog in San Luis Obispo County, according to founder Dante Stefono. “It’s not something you can just go to the store and buy,” he sai...

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As soon as you arrive here, the excitement is so great that you wish time would stretch indefinitely so that you could do for good all the unmissable things Venice has to offer. Although small, in fact, this extraordinary city, suspended between the sea and the lagoon, offers a treasure of wonderful experiences and activities that you cannot do any...

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In March 2022, New York State Supreme Court Justice Gerard Neri issued a ruling to keep Syracuse’s Christopher Columbus statue standing in downtown Syracuse. Now, a year later, local community organizations have filed amicus briefs to support Mayor Ben Walsh’s plan to remove the monument. The ruling was a result of the Columbus Monument Corporation...

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