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It’s no secret that I have experience with road trip food. On the long road trips of my childhood, carefully prepared bologna sandwiches and Lay’s potato chips, pretzel rods and cold grapes were the fare of choice. As I got older and started taking road trips without my family, McDonald’s stops became the norm (apart from my two-year vegan era, dur...

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B&B Italia and Molteni&C, two Italian home design groups, will both open showrooms in Washington, D.C., later this fall. Both designers signed leases in Georgetown’s design district, known as Cady’s Alley, which was developed by EastBanc, the majority landlord of the area’s retail properties.  B&B Italia, an international design furniture group fou...

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When we think of eau de cologne, the city of Cologne in Germany often comes to mind. However, few know that this iconic fragrance was actually created by an Italian perfumer, Giovanni Maria Farina. In the early 18th century, Farina moved to Cologne and crafted a scent that reminded him of fresh spring mornings, mountain daffodils, and orange blosso...

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In a commissioned study conducted by OnePoll, Fresh Express discovered that when it comes to international cuisines, 36% of Americans say Mexican is their favorite, followed by Italian (32%) and Chinese (25%). The study also found that 47% of Americans said that using international ingredients when cooking made them feel like a professional chef an...

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The Italian Trade Commission in collaboration with ANFAO, Italy’s eyewear manufacturers association, is sharing further details about their upcoming "Extraordinary Italian Eyewear" events happening in Seattle on October 10 at The 101 and in Chicago on October 12 in Cafe Brauer at Lincoln Park Zoo. Extraordinary Italian Eyewear is designed to introd...

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The cult of Bacchus, or Dionysus as he was known in ancient Greece, has roots that stretch back to the cradle of Western civilization and, while many know him only as the god of wine, he was much more than that.  Bacchus symbolized fertility, ecstasy, and the very essence of life’s pleasures and excesses both in Greece and Rome, but his cult, espec...

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As far as iconic Italian cocktails go, few others are better known than the Negroni. A popular aperitivo across the peninsula, the Negroni has also made its mark around the world. There is even a dedicated international Negroni Week (happening in 2023 from the 18th to the 24th of September), which started in 2013 as a small-scale celebration of the...

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La Via del Tè – a revered Italian tea brand that’s known for its exceptional quality and craftsmanship – handpicked importer Zia Pia as its first-ever partner to exclusively introduce its teas to the American market. A multi-generational, family-owned tea company, La Via del Tè was founded in 1961 by Alfredo Carrai. The brand creates beautiful, fra...

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When: Thursday – October 19, 2023 - Where: 4141 Atrium (4141 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137) The Best of Italian Design is a unique event dedicated to celebrating and displaying the most prestigious Italian brands and Made in Italy high-end products. The event is created for those Italian design companies interested in meeting with local industry prof...

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The second annual Nexxt - Made in Italy Expo will take place Oct. 19-22 at CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles (112 East 22nd Street, Los Angeles, CA), featuring over 120 vendors, meticulously curated to offer an authentic and immersive Italian experience. Traveling from various regions across Italy, the vendors will showcase and sell the finest Ita...

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