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Visit this area for a selection of news articles and media coverage concerning Dolce Italia in the United States. Learn about upcoming events, talks and tastings with Francine Segan, Food Historian and US Spokesperson.
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EVENTS, TALKS & TASTINGS
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APRIL, 2010
Travel to Italy with Francine
Thursday, April 8
Williams Club
24 East 39th Street
New York City
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Dessert Wines
Wednesday, April 14
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Forget coffee and cake! The chic way to end a meal is with a refreshing glass of dessert wine. Join cookbook author and TV personality Francine Segan for a tasting and introduction to after-dinner wines, including Asti Spumante docg, Caffo dessert liqueurs, Sauternes, ice wine, sherry and port. Learn the perfect desserts to pair with each!
92nd St Y
New York City
For tickets: www.92Y.org or call 212-415-5500
Code: T-LP5FW38-01
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Hands-On Cooking Class:
Contemporary Italian
Saturday, April 17
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Discover the secrets to Italian cooking---wonderful ingredients, simply prepared. We'll make dishes few tourists have ever tasted!
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, New York
To register: www.slc.edu/adultprograms or call 914-395-2693
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Hands-On Cooking Class:
Italy's Chocolate Desserts
Sunday April 18
5:00 - 9:00 PM
Love chocolate? Love Italian food? This is the class for you!
MENU: Chocolate Biscotti, Riso Nero, Strawberries with Chocolate Balsamic Glaze, Diplomatico, Zuccotto, Monte Bianco, Macedonia di Frutta Secca, Melanzane al cioccolato. Chocolate pasta from scratch served with Giandui sauce for pasta
Plus we'll make a Savory Pasta with Chocolate Wine Plum Sauce
Institute of Culinary Education (I.C.E.)
50 West 23rd Street, NYC
To register: (800) 522-4610 or email: RecreationalDivision@iceculinary.com
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La Dolce Vita!
Italy's Sweets and Dessert Wines: Talk & Tasting
Tuesday, April 20
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Discover the fascinating history of Italy's sweets and learn about their modern dessert traditions. During the talk you will enjoy dessert wines such as Asti Spumante docg each paired with an italian sweet.
Sweets will include: Amarelli licorice, Bauli and Motta panettone and pandoro, Corsini biscotti, Falanga Sicilian cookies, Vicenzi amaretti and savoiardi, candies by Pastiglie Leone and chocolates by ICAM/Vanini, Venchi and Perugina.
Princeton Club
15 West 43rd Street
To register email: info@princetonclub.com or phone: 212.596.120
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Gourmet Lover's Tour of Italy
Thursday, April 22
6:30 - 8:00 PM
A tasting trip through Italy without ever leaving the Y! Discover the wonderful world of Italian olive oil, cheeses, wines, pasta, and specialty dishes as well as their fabulous chocolates and desserts in this whirl wind introduction to the best foods and foodie destinations in Italy. Talk includes a wonderful array of nibbles.
92YTribeca - Makor/Steinhardt Center
200 Hudson St, New York City
For tickets: www.92y.org or call 212.601.1000
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PAST EVENTS
Italian Easter Desserts:
Cooking Demonstration
Saturday, March 20
Macy's Herald Square
151 West 34th Street
New York City
Cooking with Chocolate
Sunday, September 13
Institute of Culinary Education (I.C.E.)
50 West 23rd Street, NYC
Gourmet Lover's Tour of Italy
Tuesday, October 6
92nd St Y
New York City
Southern Italy's Hidden Gems: Puglia-Basilicata-Calabria
Thursday, October 22
Food & spirits courtesy of Biscottificio D'Onofri and Distilleria Caffo.
Smithsonian Museum
Washington, DC
Sweets of Italy
Tuesday, October 27
The Manor Club
Pelham, NY
Italian Savory Chocolate: New York Chocolate Show
Friday, October 30
Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th Street - New York
Exploring Undiscovered Rome, Florence and Venice
Saturday, November 7
Talk & Tastings of Italian Sweets
Sweets courtesy of Amedei, Bauli, Falanga, Ghiott, Motta, Perugina, Romanengo, Torronificio Scaldaferro Marco, and Vestri. Asti Spumante courtesy of the Consorzio per la Tutela dell'Asti DOCG.
Smithsonian Museum
Washington, DC
Chocolate: Talk & Tasting
Saturday, November 14
Chocolates by Vanini, Venchi, Perugina
Framingham, MA
 Buon Natale -Celebrating Christmas in Italy
Thursday, December 3
Italian sweets and wines provided by: Bauli, Falanga, Ghiott, Motta, Perugina, Romanengo, Torronificio Scaldaferro Marco, and Vestri. Asti Spumante, Italy's premier sparkling wine, will be provided courtesy of the Consorzio per la Tutela dell'Asti DOCG
Smithsonian
Washington, DC
Italian Cocktails and Nibbles
Friday, December 4
Institute of Culinary Education (I.C.E.)
50 West 23rd Street, NYC
 Italian Dessert Wines and After Dinner Drinks
Thursday, December 10
92nd St Y
New York City
La Dolce Vita!
Italian Desserts: History & Tasting
Tuesday, December 15
92nd St Y
New York City
Italian Cooking with Chocolate
Friday, December 18
Institute of Culinary Education (I.C.E.)
50 West 23rd Street, NYC
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