Monthly Archives: August 2010
Buon Ferragosto!!!
Tomorrow is a big holiday in Italy, Ferragosto, or the Assumption. This is a celebration of the Virgin Mary. All over Italy it is a day in which people relax, get out of town (una gita fuori porta), and have … Continue reading
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Auguri Nikki and Fabs
I was lucky enough to participate in a dear dear friend’s wedding last weekend. We all had a great time with much alcohol, sunshine, food and merriment and more importantly, the happy couple seemed very happy, as it should be. … Continue reading
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La Notte di San Lorenzo – The Night of the Shooting Stars
August 10 is officially known in Italy as la notte di San Lorenzo or the Night of the Shooting Stars. This is because, apparently, tonight if there were clear skies, one could see many shooting stars. I always thought this … Continue reading
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Vinitaly Comes To New York on October 25, 2010
As many in the food and wine trade know, Eataly, the 36,500 square foot Italian marketplace on 5th and 23th will open at the end of August. The marketplace is a collaboration between the Bastianich family (Lidia and Joe), Mario … Continue reading
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