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Grana Padano PDO exports have soared in the first seven months of 2024, up 10.2% from the same period last year, according to Stefano Berni, Director General of the Grana Padano Consortium. Exports now represent around 52% of total sales, as international demand continues to drive growth for the world’s most consumed Italian PDO cheese. Germany ret...

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If you get your il bel paese fix from the socials, take heed before believing every proselytism preached by the Italy “experts.” Don’t get me wrong, there are some thoughtful wanderlustful videos out there, but as someone who has lived in Italy for 11 years and counting, trust me when I say that plenty of the content misses the mark. On that accoun...

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Walking into any of the 38 Matto Espresso locations in NYC feels like stepping into a vibrant corner of Italy, filled with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and just-baked pastries. Founded by Mosche and Jennifer Maman and Shlomi Levi, Matto was inspired by their extensive experience in the restaurant industry and frequent travels across Europe, p...

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The vacant Noona’s restaurant space in Midtown will reopen in December as Angeli’s Pizzeria Bar, part of a fast-growing chain run by a family-owned group based in Baltimore. Representatives for Angeli’s and MCB Real Estate, the owner of the Fitzgerald mixed-use building where Noona’s ceased operations Nov. 1, announced on Tuesday that Angeli’s has...

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What makes a downtown vibrant? Johnny’s restaurant is part of an “ecosystem around entertaining,” according to Philip Morris, CEO of Proctors, the performing arts center in downtown Schenectady. “Having mutually beneficial things for guests and people who come to the theater to do is vital,” Morris said. The Italian restaurant on State Street in do...

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Ten Great Books set around Food in Italy. From the sun-drenched coastlines to the mountainous regions, each region of Italy boasts its own culinary treasures. Fresh, seasonal ingredients are the heart of Italian cooking. Pasta, in countless shapes and sauces, is a national obsession, but the cuisine extends far beyond this staple. Pizza, born in Na...

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5 places to get great pasta in the Hudson Valley. National Pasta Day according to National Day Calendar celebrates all things pasta annually on Oct. 17. October also happens to be National Pasta Month. This got us thinking about what the best spots are in the Hudson Valley to get a good pasta dinner. Off the top of my head, some places that I have...

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Wednesday, November 20 · 5 - 7pm PST. Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA. 17:00-18:00 Reception of Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar tastings. 18:00-19:00 Panel Discussion. In celebration of the 9th annual Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, the Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles, the Italian Cultural Institute, COM...

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Residents have been abuzz online asking when the popular Manhattan global Italian marketplace and retail concept Eataly will open the doors of its Mall at Short Halls location. The wait ends with their grand opening on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 3:00 p.m. This location is the 13th North American Eataly, and there are 50 worldwide.  “As Eataly continues...

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Italian cuisine has long been celebrated for its rich flavors, fresh ingredients, and heartwarming dishes, often centered around meat, cheese, and pasta. However, with the growing popularity of plant-based diets, traditional Italian cooking is undergoing a transformation. More and more restaurants, especially in North Carolina, are embracing the de...

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