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Fabbri, who lives down the street, hired design firm Swatchroom to transform the brick-lined space formerly occupied by neighborhood eatery Thally (1316 Ninth St NW). He says the new look is inspired by Il Maialetto, a Michelin-endorsed restaurant in his native Tuscany where he’s had many “fabulous simple meals.” The last casual restaurant Fabbri r...

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The first exhibition of its kind in the United States, Sharing Images: Renaissance Prints into Maiolica and Bronze, brings together some 90 objects to highlight the impact of Renaissance prints on maiolica and bronze plaquettes. Accompanied by a publication that provides a comprehensive introduction to different aspects of the phenomenon—from the r...

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An Italian nun working in war-torn parts of Africa was honored at the U.S. State Department’s International Women of Courage award ceremony last week, commended for her dedicated service to the poor and to internally displaced persons.“Sister Maria Elena is being honored for her service to counter hatred, injustice, and war-related horrors,” said H...

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The National Italian American Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the NIAF Congressional Fellowship Program. Beginning in fall 2018, the Foundation will place outstanding Italian American college students and recent graduates in offices of members of the Italian American Congressional Delegation (IACD) to encourage and support the next...

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Of the many secrets that the Italian fine restaurant Café Milano cherishes after serving heads of state and celebrities for 25 years one is probably the closest to its mission: choosing the best authentic ingredients for simple but unforgettable dinners. We are very fortunate. We try hard every day, because this business is about quality and passio...

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When: March 25 at 3:30 - Where: West Building, West Garden Court Benedetto Lupo, the Piano Master Course professor at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome. has been described by critics as an “exceptionally fine pianist . . . who has a remarkably fine touch and beautiful tone control” (The Oregonian). Praised for his “keen musical intel...

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A Caramanico non riescono a capacitarsene. Che il braccio destro del presidente Trump fosse un loro lontano concittadino lo sapevano dal 2016, quando Mike Pompeo venne nominato a capo della Cia. Per la precisione lo scoprirono allora: e il sindaco Simone Angelucci scrisse al quartier generale degli 007 americani inviando con le congratulazioni uffi...

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The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) congratulates John P. Rosa, NIAF Board of Directors member and leader in the medical community, on his recent contributions to the White House Opioid Summit on March 1, 2018. “NIAF is very proud of Dr. John Rosa’s commitment helping to address the Opioid crisis as a key participant of the White House...

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When: From Tuesday, April 10, 2018 to Friday, June 01, 2018 From 6:00 pm To 7:30 pm - Where: Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven Street NW, Washington, DC 20008 - Organized by : IIC Washington, Embassy of Italy - Entrance : Free - Reservation May Be Required The Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute are pleased to present the exhibition...

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Italian mainstay La Tomate turned 30 last year, and to mark a new chapter, the restaurant hired an Italian native — its first head chef to date — to modernize and breathe new life into the menu. Domenico Apollaro, who moved from Europe to open D.C.’s Lupo Verde in 2014, left his chef position there last year. La Tomate founder Natalina Koropoulos s...

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