Apericena at Sentieri Italiani

Something SPECIAL! Join us for a culinary journey through Italy with our Regional Apericena Dining Series! This four-part experience will take you from Torino to Palermo, savoring the unique flavors of each city. Enjoy several regional small plates paired with traditional aperitivo drinks and wine, all while immersing yourself in… Continue reading

Christmas in Italy 2025 with Sentieri

Visit Valle d’Aosta and Torino December 14 – 22, 2025 Valle d’Aosta, Italy’s smallest region, is nestled in the far northwest of Italy, bordering France and Switzerland. It’s entirely surrounded by majestic mountains — home to Europe’s tallest peaks — Monte Bianco (Mont Blanc), Cervino, Monte Rosa, and Gran Paradiso… Continue reading

Una nuova classe dall’Italia

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Sentieri’s Adult Italian Classes

An Overview of Sentieri’s Zoom Classes Begin or continue your study of the Italian language! For absolute beginners, there’s Basic 1. For returning students or new students with some prior study, there are many levels available from Basic 2 to Conversation 4. Classes will be closed as they reach the… Continue reading

“Immerse Yourself” in the Monferrato Region • 2025

Learn and Tour in the Monferrato Region Dates Available in May/June and October/November 2025 Enjoy a full immersion in the language, culture, food and wines in the heart of this beautiful section of Piedmont — an area of vineyards, hills and forests, charming villages, medieval castles and Romanesque churches. ITINERARY… Continue reading

Matera & Puglia • Summer 2025

SOLD OUT! Visit the South of Italy with Sentieri June 14–24, 2025 • Matera • Lecce • Ostuni • Locorotondo • Monopoli • Alberobello • Otranto • Bari Puglia and Basilicata are less frequented than the more touristy regions of Italy. Both offer serene landscapes adorned with olive groves on… Continue reading

Sentieri Scholarships | 2026

Scholarship Opportunities for 2026 Sentieri Italiani currently has five scholarships that are available annually. To apply for any one of them, you must submit a short essay of 100 words or less on the subjects indicated below. All applications must be received for review by December 31, 2025. All scholarships… Continue reading

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… Continue reading

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… Continue reading

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… Continue reading