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Check out Barbara Philip's picks for southern Italian wines
"There is so much to discover in southern Italy, don't worry about memorizing it all. Start with a 'signature wine' from each region and then experiment with more," she advised On The Coast host Stephen Quinn
The town of Riace lies near the toe of Italy's boot. Small shops line its winding, cobblestone streets. It's perched on a hilltop, a typical medieval village with a church at its center.
Riace Mayor Domenico Lucano has welcomed the influx of migrants to his small town.
Riace Mayor Domenico Lucano has welcomed the influx of migrants to his small town.
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But there is nothing typical about Riace's people. Out of a population of 1,800, 450 are former refugees. Their children outnumber native Italians at the local school. Riace now calls itself a global village, whose residents come from more than 20 countries beyond Europe.
Italy has never been short of innovative entrepreneurs, just the financial resources to scale their startups. But there's now evidence of a shift in the funding picture.
The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Luce Cinecittà announce La Magnani, a series dedicated to the film work of iconic Italian actress Anna Magnani, May 18 – June 1. The 24-film series will screen entirely on 35mm and 16mm.
“No actress possesses the magic and the fire of Anna.” – George Cukor
Hoboken filmmaker Frank Gigante recently received a recognition award on behalf of the Mayor of Andria, in the Puglia region of Italy, for sharing a film based on local traditions and culture on weddings in the 1960s, a sort of history piece.
The progressive left's answer to the religious right
Now, Dolce & Gabbana has collaborated with Smeg to launch a beautiful collection of refrigerators, decorated in traditional Sicilian influences and paired with cutting edge technology.
Manarola, Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia and Riomaggiore are five medieval gems set high on cliffs with a sheer drop to the sea and surrounded by incredible greenery protected by a nature park.
Country wants style distinguished from rivals such as New York pizza, saying it is central to Italian identity
Starbucks is set to invade Italy in 2017 has left an equal measure of horrified Italians and bemused commentators in its wake. Opening a branch in Milan early next year,