Features
Villa Sandi: A Palladian Villa and Prosecco
Does Prosecco taste better when it’s made from grapes grown around a Palladian villa? The answer may be yes.
Why the Aosta Valley Should Be on Your Italy List
With mountain walks, glacier views and good local food, Italy’s smallest region is an easy place to spend a summer vacation, with or without children.
Mo Pittle Goes Italian in Austin with Panciuto
Checkered floors and hearty plates set the scene for a new neighborhood gathering place in Hyde Park.
Hold on, Romeo: There’s More to Verona
Juliet’s balcony gets the crowds, but Verona’s food and bar scene deserves a little attention of its own.
Mangiarsi le Mani: The Italian Expression for Regret
English speakers kick themselves over a missed opportunity. Italians turn themselves into the meal.
When Lentils Are an Invitation into the Lives of Strangers
A reflection on how a bag of lentils from a food bank created a bond among strangers in the shared kitchen of an AirBnb.
Pasta School with Lowcountry Bella: Sunday Sauce — Not Gravy!
A family recipe brings tomatoes, red wine and fresh basil together for a slow-simmered pasta sauce.
The Italian Passata Tradition Preserving Summer Tomatoes
Families keep an annual preserving ritual alive across continents.
A Weekend in Piacenza with Molino Dallagiovanna
Local dishes and a harvest celebration offer a taste of Italy’s wheat traditions.
Sara Carusone and La Masserie’s Pallagrello Wines
Three generations preserve Campania’s native grapes while embracing modern winemaking.










