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For Italians who miss the stylish bars they knew in Italy; for anyone here in New York that would like to try the experience of an Italian Coffee bar or for those who take their coffee seriously, Ben Hamilton and his wife Giorgia have opened Cinico Coffee Company (CCC) in Murray Hill, at 199 Madison Avenue and 35th Street with you in mind. Mr. Hami...

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We don’t need to tell you that Italian cuisine is so much more than just pizza and pasta. Each region in Italy, from Lombardy in the north to Sicily in the south, offers its own unique culinary treasures that are steeped in centuries-old traditions, offering a true treat to the palates of food lovers worldwide. With this in mind, here’s our roundup...

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Even if you've never explored the winding streets of Rome, strolled along Venice's canals, or dined on the best pizza in Naples, there's a lot you can learn about Italian coffee culture without ever visiting Italy. Italians take coffee very seriously, often having up to three — or more — cups of coffee every day.  From cappuccino to espresso, and c...

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Caffeine is a daily ritual for many, serving as the spark that ignites their day. For coffee lovers, sipping on a cup of espresso isn't just about kickstarting the morning; it's about nurturing a beautiful habit. A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at the University of Verona in Italy, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food C...

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Originating in the working-class areas of Naples in the early 20th Century, a caffè sospeso, aka 'suspended coffee', 'pending coffee', or 'pay it forward coffee' is a cup of coffee paid for in advance as an anonymous act of charity. The practice began as a goodwill gesture where more fortunate patrons at Neapolitan cafés and coffee bars would pay f...

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Picture this: as the golden sun sets over the vineyards of Tuscany, you find yourself seated at a rustic dinner table, surrounded by a lively group of Italian friends. In front of you, crystal-clear glasses brim with the rich, ruby elixir known as Chianti Classico. In this timeless scene, one of your companions gracefully swirls their wine and, wit...

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Lavazza North America recently began construction on a facility in West Chester. The company is part of Italian coffee company Lavazza Group, and this is the company’s first roasting and packing plant in the United States. The plant is an expansion of the Lavazza Professional facility, adding 1,000 square feet to the existing facility. It will allo...

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Italians love coffee. But first-time visitors are often unaware of the many unwritten rules when it comes to ordering and drinking it. After spending a month in Rome with my wife and two young daughters – and spending an inordinate amount of that time drinking coffee in seemingly every neighbourhood in the city – I’m here to help you crack the Ital...

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Although the first Italian coffeehouses opened in Venice in the mid 17th century, over the next two hundred years as coffee grew in popularity, few Italian households went through the time consuming process of brewing their own coffee.  Surprisingly, even just prior to the early 20th century, most Italians still only had a few efficient and practic...

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A storefront along a quieter street in The Heights, Jersey City will soon be home to the second brick-and-mortar of Alessio’s as the Hoboken-based Italian café will be expanding significantly in the coming months. The initial location of Alessio’s at the intersection of Park Avenue and Sixth Street is known among Hobokenites for its authentic break...

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