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This article originally appeared in the December 2021/January 2022 issue of Dream of Italy. Members receive access to more than 180 back issues—if you’re not a member, join here. Though a beloved city of art, Venice has always been in a precarious position when it comes to preserving its treasures. The city simultaneously suffers from the fate of being built as …
It is that time of year again, when the Christmas Eve “Feast of the Seven Fishes” is upon us. As you may know, this seafood heavy celebration is much more of a southern Italian and Italian-American tradition than something universally Italian. This year I have a celebrity seafood dish for you to add to your repertoire. As you may know, …
It is Cyber Monday so I am here to tell you about all that Dream of Italy has to offer to the Italophiles on your list. Here is a quick cheat sheet of our great gifts: Dream of Italy Gift Membership (Print or Print/Digital) with Bonus Watercolor Print Get a Membership and Bonus Print For Yourself New Book: Dream of …
This interview originally appeared in the book Dream of Italy: Travel, Transform and Thrive. Not only did we profile Mary Gray, she also was a key contributor to the book, writing more than 80 pages on moving to and living in Italy. We consider her quite the expert on expat Italian life! Mary Gray was born and raised in Mississippi and originally …
If you do some holiday shopping with Dream of Italy this season – whether for yourself or for gifts – we would love to give you a copy of the Dream of Italy: Travel, Transform and Thrive Special Recipe Booklet. You may have seen it on PBS. It is filled with authentic Italian and Italian-American dishes from those who appear …
This Editor’s Note originally appeared in the October/November 2021 issue of Dream of Italy. Members receive access to more than 180 back issues—if you’re not a member, join here. Fall feels magical in Italy. The palette of the countryside transforms into hues of yellow, gold and red. Italians bundle up in their cashmere scarves and signature puffy, quilted coats and enjoy …
In the October/November 2021 issue of Dream of Italy, we explore what’s new in Italy. Here are ten new adventures to put on your list in 2022, including Sophia Loren’s new restaurant in Florence—which we’ve made free to non-members. After more than a year of being closed to travelers, you might expect Italy to be frozen in time upon its …
Florence is certainly known to be the culla del Rinascimento (cradle of the Renaissance), but what about its dining scene? The city boasts a great number of fine-dining restaurants and now the very first restaurant chain dedicated to the famous Neapolitan actress, called Sophia Loren—Original Italian Food. The restaurant’s namesake, arguably the greatest actress in the history of Italian cinema …
I came up with the concept for the PBS special Dream of Italy: Travel, Transform and Thrive in 2019 before a pandemic was anywhere on the horizon. The TV special of course premiered this year and though I had no idea what would hit the world in between, I think the topic was right on time. I am more convinced than ever …
This article originally appeared in the August/September 2021 issue of Dream of Italy. Join Dream of Italy as a member to access this issue and 180+ back issues. While it’s no secret that Naples is one of Italy’s best food destinations, most set their plans around discovering the best pizza, seafood and ragù. Aria, a new fine dining restaurant, offers …
