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Basil is so ubiquitous in Italian cuisine one might think it has been used in recipes forever. Instead, the culinary virtues of this tantalizing plant were discovered only 200 years ago. Although basil has been around since ancient times, it was mostly used as an ornamental or curative herb. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed it was toxic and a...

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Let’s be honest, when you come to Italy, one of the greatest joys and highlights of the trip is food; however, with popular tourist destinations often crowded with visitors, finding a genuine Italian dining experience can sometimes be a challenge. This is something I often think about when I bring friends from abroad to big cities in Italy, but it’...

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Eataly, the artisanal Italian food purveyor, is opening a grab-and-go cafe concept on the Upper East Side later this year, according to new signs posted in the area. The new Eataly Caffè will be located at 1122 Lexington Ave., at the corner of East 78th Street, in what used to be a FedEx. The FedEx moved one block over, to 1370 Third Ave., accordin...

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It’s challenging to name the “best” Italian food cities because the competition is so keen. Each region, city, small town, and even every kitchen has something unique to offer. If you ask an Italian about their favorite food or even ask them to name their favorite olive oil or pasta sauce, they are likely to name the ones they enjoyed in their moth...

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Italian food service continues to shine on the world stage – in 2024, the global value of Italian food service reached €251 billion, marking a 4.5% year-over-year increase. That accounts for nearly a fifth of all full-service restaurant revenue worldwide – a truly impressive share. The United States and China alone are responsible for more than 65%...

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I’m from the South, and if there’s one thing we know how to do, it’s make fried chicken that’ll make you weak in the knees. Golden, crispy, juicy—it’s a point of pride, passed down like family heirlooms and guarded like state secrets. I’ve been frying chicken the same way for years, convinced nothing could top it, but then I stumbled across Chef Ga...

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In their essence, cannelloni are a simple thing – stuffed pasta baked with sauce and cheese – but how good and decadent can they be? In their most classic format, a fresh egg-pasta sheet is rolled around a filling, but many home cooks and restaurants also use dried tubes that are filled and baked. The structure barely changes: pasta, a filling that...

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When you buy fresh mozzarella or any other cheeses at Di Palo's Fine Foods, there's a good chance fourth-generation owner Lou Di Palo will tell you a bit about what you are buying. Customer Barbara Boriotti remembers coming to the shop as a young girl growing up in the neighborhood. "It's very friendly and just very comfortable," said Boriotti, who...

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  September becomes italy’s second summer AI in the fields: how Italian project Biosmart is reshaping agriculture Italy opens the first plant in the world that recycles diapers and sanitary products Milan leads the way of global walkability ranking cities School year 2025-26 in Italy: no phones, new conduct grades, updated exam Italy’s foreign mini...

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Ever thought of having the sweetest job in the world? This fall, a major international competition is offering exactly that, the chance to become an official tiramisu taster. One hundred people will be selected to sit on the judging panel and help choose the very best version of Italy’s most beloved dessert. The event will take place in Treviso, th...

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