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by Shelby Webb   As Bruce Bastian spoke rapid Italian to explain how to set up a tent, Secondo Bortolotto and Marino Aroncari squinted in the bright sun and smiled. The three discussed the Italian cultural tent with enthusiastic hand gestures, and how to give visitors an authentic look into the country.   "You know why I came her...

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CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS with Richard Ginori, creator of Fine Italian Porcelain February 22, 2015 | 10:30 AM -12:30 AM | Brunch Worth Avenue between Mary Mahoney and Silver Fund (300 block). Special performance by Norm Lewis. $150 per person benefitting Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Corporate Fund   TASTE OF ITALY FEBRUARY 23, 2...

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Trying to keep up with new Italian restaurants in Southwest Florida is virtually impossible, as it seems every month brings new pizzerias, osterias and trattorias to an already crowded Italiano scene. Inevitably, marinara fatigue sets in and you find yourself avoiding dishes ending with the words parmigiana, piccata and puttanesca.   The cur...

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by Laine Doss   Calamari, a staple of the Coconut Grove restaurant scene, is closing its doors after seven years of service. The restaurant sent an email to customers: To our Loyal Customers and Friends: Miami is an ever-changing city.   Today we are announcing that after more than seven years of serving Coconut Grove, Calam...

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Below are some fantastic events happening this year all revolving around la bella Italia. Hope to see you all around town!   Friday, March 1 – April 28: The Unexpected Italy curated by Carmen Guerrero sponsored by University of Miami

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Contemporary artist Bill Viola has donated his video work, "Self Portrait, Submerged," created earlier this year, to the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. The donation was made possible through the joint efforts of Friends of the Uffizi Gallery, based in Palm Beach, Florida, and their sister organization in Florence, Amici degli Uffizi.   V...

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Sartori Amici opened its first location over 26 years ago, now the highly anticipated second location is open at the Falls. Sartori Amici, known for its custom men's clothing and high quality Italian suits, has now ventured into the world of design with a new line, Sartori Amici Life.   The new location at The Falls will offer the same amazi...

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by Caroline Roux   "If you consider your brand to be an expression of design, then you have to participate in contemporary design," asserts Angelo Bonati, the CEO ofPanerai, producers of the flamboyantly large but nonetheless restrained watches that are found on many a fashionable wrist these days.   "As a company we don't introduce n...

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We need help! On October 11, 2015 we will be putting on the first annual Italian Cultural & Heritage Festival in Hollywood Florida. This will be a fundraising event for Joe DiMaggios Childrens Hospital, and all proceeds will go to this wonderful hospital that does so much for children. We have support from the city, but to make this event succe...

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by Olee Fowler Pizza, pasta and cocktails are the name of the game at newcomer La Moderna. The Italian restaurant, which has an outpost in Rome, opens its American location in Sunset Harbour.   On the menu expect, "Italian dishes with a modern twist," like spaghetti with Osetra caviar, squid-ink ravioli stuffed with cod and pizza made using...

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