The Italian Cultural Society held its Gala Awards Dinner 2022 “Beyond the Runway” at the Italian Embassy on June 10. The evening began with a cocktail reception, both indoors and on the sun-dappled patio to the sounds of a jazz trio. Ambassador Mariangela Zappia welcomed guests and lauded the ICS for its Italian language instruction, which opens th...
READ MOREIn Washington DC, May has been proclaimed International Cultural Awareness Month. The observance celebrates global diversity with unique opportunities to experience other cultures. “There’s no better way to initiate dialogue than through cuisine,” says international chef Amy Riolo, “and cookbooks provide the perfect windows into all cultures.” In I...
READ MORESunday, May 15, 2022, 1:00PM, Casa Italiana Sociocultural Center (in-person) 595 3rd Street, N.W., Washington DC 20001: Panel discussion with Luigi Diotaiuti, Al Tiramisu; Stefano Ferrari, Cibo Divino, Francesco Marra, Marra Forni; Matteo Venini, Stellina; and Diane Welland, National Pasta Association. Moderated by Amy Riolo, award-winning, best-se...
READ MOREWe invite you to join us for a unique opportunity to explore the world of pasta through the eyes of renowned Italian chefs and culinary experts. Our second luncheon program of the year will be held at Casa Italiana on May 15, 2022, at 1 p.m. The event is entitled “For the Love of Pasta: Preserving Italian Cuisine, Culture and Health.” It is being...
READ MOREAs an award — winning, best-selling, author, chef, television personality, and educator, Amy Riolo is one of the world’s foremost authorities on culinary culture. She is known for sharing history, culture, and nutrition through global cuisine as well as simplifying recipes for the home cook. A graduate of Cornell University, Amy is considered a cul...
READ MOREThursday, May 27 | 6:00 P.M. EST. Registration fee: $25. REGISTER HERE. Join NIAF and Award-Winning Author/Chef/TV Host Amy Riolo as we explore the history of Italian-American cuisine. Often misunderstood and misrepresented as "unauthentic," the genuine culinary traditions of Italians in America are worth exploring and celebrating. In this fascinat...
READ MOREWhat is Italian American cuisine? How do we define traditional dishes transformed by Italian immigrants? Is the food we eat today the same as our mothers and grandmothers prepared? Italian American food traditions are often misunderstood and defined only in comparison to the “true” Italian canon. In reality, Italian American food is its own unique...
READ MORELearn all the extra virgin olive oil tips, health benefits, and recipes necessary to enjoy a delicious and healthful lifestyle with Award-Winning Author, Chef, TV Host, and Mediterranean Diet Ambassador Amy Riolo! Amy will outline successful strategies from her award-winning Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook, The Ultimate Mediterranean Diet Cookbook,...
READ MORETUESDAY, MARCH 2 | 6:00 P.M. EST. Exploring the Italian Traditions in the Mediterranean Lifestyle. Organized by NIAF. Registration fee: $25 per class. Register here. Join Award-Winning Author, Chef, TV Host and Mediterranean Diet Ambassador Amy Riolo as we explore the Italian roots of the Mediterranean lifestyle. We'll take a virtual culinary tour...
READ MOREDuring the third week of Italian cuisine, the Italian Embassy in DC, in cooperation with the Italian Institute of Culture, organized a seminar on Mediterranean Diet with acclaimed chef and author, Amy Riolo. In the course of the seminar, Matteo Galli a college student from the University of Maryland was awarded a prize for his essay describing with...
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