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The Italians take their holidays very seriously. We live in California, so winter isn’t really tangible; we pretend we’re freezing when it’s 60 degrees out. For food, the Italians always would prepare the Feast of the Seven Fishes. But since my grandma and dad are gone, we’ve shied away from a lot of the tradition; it’s a really heavy load to make...

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The Specialty Food Association has announced an exciting year-long partnership with Italy for 2025 that will make Italy the partner country for both the 49th Winter Fancy Food Show (January 19-21, 2025, Las Vegas Convention Center) and the 69th Summer Fancy Food Show (June 29-July 1, 2025, Javits Center, New York City). Owned and operated by the Sp...

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The first time I went to the Los Angeles Italian American icon Dan Tana’s was before I even moved to LA. I got to the West Hollywood restaurant late-ish and scored a bar seat next to a fellow New Jersey native, a screenwriter whose name I unfortunately can’t remember. We chatted while I dug into a giant platter of chicken Parm smothered in melted...

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Located just about two hours from Florence, Bologna is an equally enticing destination to visit on a trip to Italy. With a remarkable food history dating back to the Middle Ages, it's the place to thank for some of the world’s most beloved dishes, including lasagne alla bolognese, tortellini, and ragù. The northern Italian city is also home to the...

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When Kathryn and Trevor Rudisill opened Peri Social House in Black Mountain earlier this year, they knew they wanted to have a food truck on the property.“It’s kind of been one of our goals all along,” Kathryn Rudisill said. “We knew that we didn’t have the mental capacity to do anything in the food realm for the first few years at least, but we kn...

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For many people, Italian cuisine means two things: meat and cheese. But one plant-based pair of travelers shared how they enjoyed a vegan trip to Italy — and found some truly unforgettable bites along the way. The scoopPlant-based influencer duo Ben Brown and Ciara Doyle (@goinggreenmedia) shared their favorite spots from Tuscany in a video that wo...

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I am so happy to share my debut book, Artisan Italian Baking at Home, with you. My hope is that you will find these recipes for 60 delicious bakes inspiring and a great tool to empower you on your culinary journey. I was born and raised in Rome, but my grandparents on my mother’s side were from Arce, a small town in Ciociaria. The name Ciociaria is...

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Once again this year the Italian Cuisine Week took place here in Los Angeles, from November 18 to 22, intended primarily to promote our agri-food products and our extraordinary culinary culture in the world. The event is promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that also involves other ministries as well as the Italian Academy of Cuisine founded...

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A chef who made her name serving pasta out of her own kitchen will soon open her first restaurant in Philadelphia. Liz Grothe gained fame in foodie circles for Couch Cafe, a supper club run out of her Northern Liberties apartment. Now, she's preparing to launch a restaurant much farther away from her front door. Scampi opens in Queen Village on Wed...

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Producers of cheeses, olive oil and other Made in Italy delicacies are accelerating shipments to the United States in anticipation of potential new duties for exports from Italy (and beyond). President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly promised to introduce new “levies” during the election campaign that brought him a second time to the White House. In...

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