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“It’s Only a Show, It’s Not Life or Death”: Teatro San Carlo’s Artistic Coordinator On What He’s Learned So Far

On the eve of a much-anticipated revival of La Gioconda (1876) at Naples’ Teatro San Carlo, Ilias Tzempetonidis shares his laid-back outlook on the high dramas of the opera world.

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This Pasta “alla Claudia Cardinale” Offers a Buttery Break From Spring Salads

The bombshell actress turned 86 on April 15. Was this indulgent dish really her favorite way of preparing pasta? We may never know, but the backstory is a delight.

Travel

Demand for goats from Alicudi has now outpaced the supply

Will the Great Italian Goat Giveaway Really Go Ahead?

Alicudi, a tiny island in the Aeolian archipelago, has been in the headlines recently for its goat giveaway scheme, but the demand for cuddly “capre” has now outpaced the supply. We’ve flagged five…

Italy in Brief

A Pedestrian Path Connecting Key Archaeological Sites of Rome is Coming Soon

The goal of the €18 million initiative is to link the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Baths of Caracalla and the Circus Maximus. The winning design was submitted by Rome-based firm Studio Labics.

Style & Design

Milan’s Palazzo Reale Launches Lavish Dolce&Gabbana Retrospective

From the Heart to the Hands: Dolce&Gabbana is billed as a love letter to the Italian traditions and art forms that have influenced one of the fashion world’s most prominent pairs.

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Buccellato: The Raisin Bread of Lucca That Inspired a Local Proverb

Simple to make and not too sweet, buccellato is a traditional aromatic dessert bread of Lucca. It’s said that if you come to town and don’t try it, you may as well never have visited.

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Insalata Russa: Creamy and Crunchy Any-Season Salad

This salad is a chop-and-mix affair made mostly from classic jarred products like capers, cocktail onions and zesty giardiniera, all tossed in a creamy dressing.

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This Pasta “alla Claudia Cardinale” Offers a Buttery Break From Spring Salads

The bombshell actress turned 86 on April 15. Was this indulgent dish really her favorite way of preparing pasta? We may never know, but the backstory is a delight.

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Tortelloni alla Carbonara / Photo: Credit: ALMA International Cooking School

This Culinary School in Parma is Celebrating 20 Years. Try Their Twist on Classic Carbonara.

World Carbonara Day is celebrated on April 6. ALMA, the famed professional cooking school in Parma, Emilia-Romagna, created this riff on the classic dish in honor of their 20th anniversary.

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