The Milan of Alessandro Manzoni and The Betrothed
LIVE FROM MILAN…. A Virtual Walking Tour of Alessandro Manzoni’s Milan Sunday, March 28, 2021 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Central Standard Time Presented in English Alessandro Manzoni was Milanese. In Milan he wrote the novel that is the symbol of post-unification Italian literature: The Betrothed. This tour will take us...
Umbria: The Home of Chocolate
A Special Presentation from La Lingua La Vita, in partnership with Sentieri Italiani: The History of Chocolate in Italy and A Virtual Tour of the Perugina Chocolate Factory Saturday, March 13, 2021 1:00–3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time We’ll learn about the history of chocolate, starting from its homeland in...
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Milan: Fascism and the Second World War
LIVE FROM MILAN…. A Virtual Walking Tour of Milan During Fascism Saturday, February 27, 2021 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Central Standard Time Presented in English Milan was a very important city in the history of Fascism. Many events bearing on Facisms’s history took place there, from its foundation to its...
Risotto alla Milanese & How to Make It!
Join Us Live from the restaurant La Dogana del Buongusto in Milan! Risotto alla Milanese Cooking Class Saturday, March 6, 2021 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Central Standard Time Presented in English Italy produces more rice than any other country in Europe — in fact, rice is more popular than pasta in...
La Cena Piemontese – A culinary visit to the Langhe
La Cena Piemontese • September 24th On Sunday, September 24th, Sentieri Italiani and friends met at Osteria Langhe in Chicago’s Logan Square for an evening of slow food and fine wine. Grazie to co-owners Aldo Zaninotte and Chef Cameron Grant and the staff for giving us this opportunity to experience...
Regional Dining — CAMPANIA!
La Cena Napoletana • November 12th “Vedi Napoli e poi muori.” You’ll experience a taste of Naples when dining at Due Lire Vino & Cucina, located in vibrant Lincoln Square. Their dynamic menu highlights authentic recipes from the region of Campania that are prepared with seasonal and local ingredients with...
February 19, 2017: A good time was had by all at Sentieri’s Briscola Tournament at Bella ‘Mbriana!
Sentieri and friends had a fun evening of competitive card playing, drinks and antipasti on February 19th. After four rounds of intense play the new champions were declared — Sharon and Debora each won Sentieri memberships as a result of their formidable Briscola skills. Watch this website for more enjoyable evenings with...
Celebrate Carnevale …
… IN TUTTA ITALIA! BY JACK PILIPONIS Like many countries with strong Catholic/Christian culture and traditions, Italy marks the weeks leading up to Lent with colorful, sensual, food- and drink-filled celebrations. In Italy, it’s called “Carnevale,” derived from Latin “carnem levare” — take the meats; in ancient times that...
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