Cinematic Naples
Since its origins at the beginning of the last century, Italian cinema has developed a strong link between the representation of its national territory and the definition of its national identity. From the end of World War II onwards, Italy has witnessed a major urban development that has considerably modified...
Nella Cucina di Paola • Fall 2023
CONSERVE | PRESERVE Take a short, five-stop journey with Sentieri and become well acquainted with the preservation and conservation of Italian seasonings and flavors Five Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Beginning September 23, 2023 (9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/11, 11/18) Presented via ZOOM Italian gastronomy is very...
Come Play Briscola with Us!
Briscola • In-Person at Sentieri Sunday, October 15, 2023 • 4–6 p.m. Briscola Returns — Enjoy an Afternoon of Cards, Snacks, Vino and FUN! Briscola, along with Scopa, is one of those card games that almost everyone in Italy knows — it is also known in most other Mediterranean...
Prepare for the B1 CILS Exam with Sentieri Italiani!
Italian Government Regulations Require Language Proficiencyto Apply for Italian Citizenship Offered by the Università per Stranieri, the CILS exam officially certifies individuals’ Italian language skills. Students that successfully pass all sections of the exam will receive a certificate issued from the Università per Stranieri di Siena, which is recognized by...
From the Alps to the Sea ….
JUNE 23–JULY 4, 2024 Join Sentieri for a majestic journey through Trentino Alto Adige and Friuli Venezia Giulia. We will visit some of the most historic towns in these regions, including Bolzano, Vipiteno, Trento, Udine, Cividale, Trieste and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aquileia. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from...
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...
To learn the language of Italy you need to embrace the culture.
To understand the culture of Italy you need to have a grasp of the language.
At Sentieri Italiani, we have created an environment where language and culture converge — offering individuals and businesses a variety of programs and services ranging from Italian
language classes to learning about the many facets of the Italian culture from food and wine, to literature and film, to art, history and lifestyle. An inviting environment where you can gain knowledge of all that Italy has to offer — whether your desire is to
study the beautiful language of Italy or to learn about the country’s rich, multi-faceted culture. Sentieri Italiani is the place to
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