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Italy’s original typewriter wouldn’t exactly have been the best fit for the cramped shared co-working spaces and unconventional remote-work setups of today. Manufactured in 1911 by workers at the Olivetti typewriter factory in Ivrea, near Turin, the cumbersome Olivetti M1 was black, crafted from cast iron and weighed nearly 38 pounds (17 kilograms)...

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The truffle so loved and renowned by the Italians, is a mushroom that grows underground, where it lives in symbiosis with the roots of some plants, such as oaks and holm oaks. There are many species of truffle, which can vary according to the area in which they grow, the type of soil, and the plants with which they enter into symbiosis. In the gast...

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The evolution and innovation in the food world, the role and future of cuisine considering trends, production, sustainability, the impact of technology on food, and the coexistence of tradition and technological innovation. These are the topics discussed during the international conference in Miami, “The Italian Table For The Future Of Food,” born...

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Growing up in northern New Jersey, my most-loved treats all had a thread of Italian and Italian-American flavors. The creamy, crunchy bite of a fresh cannoli, cookies flavored with warm hazelnut or pistachio, and the boozy coffee-soaked bites of tiramisu are familiar favorites. That’s what makes the brand Venchi so special to me. Since 1878, it has...

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Pininfarina of America, subsidiary of the iconic design firm, celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special event held in Miami. The celebration took place on December 8th, during the weekend of Art Basel, at the prestigious The Concours Club – an exclusive members-only automotive country club in Opa-Locka. Significantly, the Club’s Events Center,...

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The luxury Italian watchmaker Panerai has opened a boutique on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach. The brand began as a Florentine workshop in 1860 and its aquatic stylings stem from one of its first major clients, the Italian Navy and its diving corps, according to a release. Panerai, which opened Dec. 13 at the Esplanade, offers shoppers a custom experie...

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The Italian leather goods industry is resisting economic difficulties, although its growth is restrained and production activity has slowed sharply, according to a recent survey released by Assopellettieri, the Italian association gathering together Italian leather goods manufacturers and organising the specialised trade show Mipel, whose next edit...

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Capodimonte porcelain represents a significant chapter in the history of Italian art. Dating back to the mid-18th century and known for its incredibly detailed designs, even the Louvre wanted to showcase its beauty, as demonstrated by the exhibition currently gracing its visitors, which will last until the end of the month. Delicate figurines, ethe...

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What do writer Charles Bukowski, Italy, bitter, arugula, and Brooklyn have in common? Apparently nothing, yet there is an Italian-speaking common thread. In Brooklyn, there is constant talk of Italian bitters, thanks to Faccia Brutto, an all-American brand that produces Italian spirits. The idea belongs to an American chef, Patrick Miller, who for...

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In November 2023, the US wine market witnessed a month-on-month decline of -11% in total consumption, widening the sales volume deficit to -8% for the first 11 months of the preceding year. Notably, Italian wines emerged as a singular anomaly, curbing losses to -3% in November and maintaining a cumulative -3.5% for the year, according to data from...

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