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Alfa Romeo, the iconic Italian car manufacturer known for its unique blend of performance, style, and heritage, has gradually carved out a loyal following in the United States. While it might not enjoy the same widespread recognition as some domestic or Japanese brands, its reputation among automotive enthusiasts continues to grow. The increasing n...

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There is a seaside trattoria in Marina del Cantone, the beach of Nerano (in Campania), built under the auspices of the 17th-century chapel of Saint Anthony of Padua, with which it shares its walls. Towards the end of the 19th century, that small strip of pebbled beach served as a landing point and a place of rest for fishermen who docked their boat...

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The first time Marcella Hazan cooked a full Italian meal, she did it in Forest Hills, Queens. Hazan moved to New York with Victor, her Italian-born American husband, in 1955. She knew no English, but she taught herself the language by watching TV—especially Brooklyn Dodgers games—in their Queens apartment. It’s also where she taught herself to cook...

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When Stellantis published U.S. sales results for its Alfa Romeo brand for the first half of the year, the numbers didn’t look good. Through June, the Italian marque was down 34 percent, with all three models posting double-digit declines: Giulia (-32 percent), Stelvio (-40 percent), and Tonale (-28 percent). Combined, the three models generated onl...

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I was about ready to pass along a tip I heard about the popular global chain of restaurant/markets, Eataly, possibly opening a Houston location, until my fellow Chron editors let out an audible gasp during a pitch meeting. Sorry, Eataly. I didn't know your game. What we know is that an "Eataly Houston LLC" was registered in Delaware in late June...

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LEGO has announced the launch of the new architectural Lego Ideas Italian Riviera set (21359), a detailed 3,251-piece model kit inspired by the charm of the Ligurian coast. The adult-focused set recreates the picturesque atmosphere of a Northwestern Italian fishing village, complete with colorful buildings perched along the coastline. The set featu...

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The increasingly white-focused soul of Italian wine is being driven by sparkling wines, with regions showing a strong interest in the category and with denominations and Consortia promoting an expansion of sparkling production. Cultural trends leaning toward moderation, the ageing of older consumer groups, and the rise of new habits (starting with...

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Piaggio Group Americas officially opened its newest MotoPlex location on July 16 with the grand opening of MotoPlex Fairfield, a flagship destination representing the group’s four iconic Italian brands: Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Vespa, and Piaggio. The new dealership offers a premium retail and service experience tailored to riders across all discipline...

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The year 2025 marks seventy years since the debut of one of Italy’s most beloved engineering masterpieces—the Fiat 600. When it was unveiled in 1955, this compact sedan was designed to meet a very specific demand: an affordable, modern, and reliable car that could comfortably seat a family of four. At the time, in early 1950s Italy, no such vehicle...

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A major step toward humanity’s return to the Moon is being led by Italy. The Italian Space Agency (ASI), in partnership with aerospace company Thales Alenia Space, has signed an agreement with NASA to help build the very first permanent outpost on the lunar surface as part of the Artemis program. This new station, called the Lunar Surface Multipurp...

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