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At the root of pancreatic cancer’s aggressiveness is a particular transformation that pancreatic cells undergo, making them capable, even in the early stages of the disease, of forming metastases and resisting therapy. This is what researchers from the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, led by Giannicola Genovese, discovered in a study published...

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Happy (Texas) Independence Day! On March 2 in 1836, Texas became a Republic with its declaration of independence from Mexico. Did you know that there are even a few Italian connections to Texas’ independence? One comes in the form of Prospero Bernardi, who was born in what is now Italy in 1794 and was a notary by trade. He arrived in Texas in 1836...

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John Braga got his start in the restaurant industry working in high-end Italian eateries in New York and New Jersey. There, he cooked for famous folks, including Frank Sinatra, John Travolta, Brooke Shields, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino. But when he fell in love with Texas while visiting on vacation and subsequently moved here, he wanted to instead...

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Tell a longtime Dallasite: Bugatti Ristorante, an Italian restaurant open since 1980, is back. Gone is its longtime location on Northwest Highway and Lemmon Avenue, in Dallas’ Bluffview neighborhood near Love Field Airport. There, it served tortellini alla panna (veal-stuffed pasta) and capelli D’Angelo (angel hair pasta with shrimp and sun-dried t...

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Driving down Texas Boulevard through downtown in the evening, you’ll see a surprising bit of nightlife but one restaurant that seemed to draw the biggest crowd is Felice, a new pizzeria and Italian restaurant that serves up traditional Italiano recipes with their unique flavors to the menu. After hearing great things about Felice from friends and o...

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As part of the initiatives aimed at ensuring an increasingly effective service to the resident community, on March 4 and 5, 2025, the Consulate General of Italy in Houston will organize two days entirely dedicated to receiving the public for the collection of biometric data necessary for the completion of procedures for the issuance/renewal of pass...

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The Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani hosts the highly anticipated fourth edition of the Barolo & Barbaresco World Opening (BBWO), culminating with a Grand Tasting event at the Branch Park Pavillion in Austin, Texas on 25 March 2025 involving over 160 producers. In addition, the Barolo & Barbaresco Academy has delivered e...

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The one-ring Zoppé Family Italian Circus has captivated audiences for generations, with acrobatics, equestrian stunts, clowns, and heartfelt storytelling. Inviting guests into an intimate, 500 seat tent, the circus is steeped in old-world charm and a family-friendly atmosphere, with performances inspiring laughter and awe. Starring Nino the clown,...

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Last October 25  the Italian Embassy in Washington hosted the presentation of an extraordinary strategic study on development opportunities in the US for Italian companies, prepared by The European House - Ambrosetti (TEHA) and masterfully narrated in front of an audience of more than 100 Italian and American stakeholders by Lorenzo Tavazzi, Senior...

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Italian-American restaurant Cousin Louie's is slated to open Feb. 3 in the Belterra Village Shopping Center in Austin (TX), according to a news release. Cousin Louie’s will offer a taste of Tony and Louis Ciola’s family recipes. Louis Ciola, Tony Ciola’s cousin, is a third-generation chef and has curated the menu to feature his favorite family reci...

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