MILAN (AP) — The Latest on Italy's next general election (all times local): 7:35 p.m. The Italian government has set March 4 as the date for the next parliamentary election, formally launching what is shaping up to be a bruising campaign. The decision Thursday was made after President Sergio Mattarella formally dissolved the sitting legislature following meetings with Premier Paolo Gentiloni and the heads of both houses of parliament. Italy's Democratic Party-led government has survived its full five-year term, but under the leadership of three premiers. Enrico Letta was ousted in a political maneuver by Matteo Renzi, who in turn resigned after a failed referendum, ceding the government last year to Gentiloni. Gentiloni, during his end-of-year press conference, warned against a campaign based on fear-mongering, saying it was not in the best interest of the country. ___ 3:35 p.m. Italian Premier Paolo Gentiloni is citing the achievements of his year as head … [Read more...] about The Latest: Italian government sets election for March 4
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Sweet Potato Chiffon Cake With Brown Sugar Italian Meringue
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Italian prime minister meets with president before dissolving parliament
December 28, 2017Rome—Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni was meeting President Sergio Mattarella on Thursday in the first formal step ahead of the dissolution of parliament which is necessary before an election can be called, a government source told Reuters.Gentiloni went to the president's palace at 3 p.m. (1400 GMT), said the source, who asked not to be named.After the meeting with Gentiloni, Mattarella is expected to summon the speakers of the two houses and then dissolve parliament. Gentiloni's cabinet will then set the date of the election, which is widely expected to be March 4.Earlier on Thursday Gentiloni defended the record of his year-old government and said he would remain in office and ensure continuity "until a new government is in place."Speaking at the prime minister's traditional end of year news conference, he appealed to political parties not to spread fear and make unrealistic promises in the "imminent" election campaign."I think it is in the interests of … [Read more...] about Italian prime minister meets with president before dissolving parliament
Velo Vino combines tastes of Italian wine, cycling and food
By Carey Sweet Updated 2:30 pm, Friday, October 23, 2015 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-8', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 8', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Sarah Rice, Special To The Chronicle Image 1of/8 CaptionClose Image 1 of 8 Bicycles decorate the Velo Vino tasting room in St. Helena, Calif., on Sunday, October 11, 2015. Bicycles decorate the Velo Vino tasting room in St. Helena, Calif., on Sunday, October 11, 2015. Photo: Sarah Rice, Special To The … [Read more...] about Velo Vino combines tastes of Italian wine, cycling and food
Italian vistas to Virginia’s valleys, Eleanor Cox sees the world in watercolor
Breeze through Eleanor “Ellie” Cox’s living room, dining room, sun room, kitchen — and the hallways that connect all of those rooms in her Chesterfield County home — and on each wall you’ll see magnificent sprawling Italian vistas, the tropical playfulness of Florida, and lazy valleys and gentle rolling hills from all around Virginia. They are framed moments in time, vibrant watercolor representations of scenes that caught Cox’s eye during one of her many excursions both home and abroad and left an impression too good to pass up. Clearly it’s the outdoors she loves, from her meticulous shady backyard garden frequented by birds of all kinds to the expansive shorelines of her weekend home on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Cox prefers to be where the air is fresh and clean, and in those spaces, she finds inspiration. Cox, a plein air watercolor painter at heart — and by trade for many years — will have some of her work … [Read more...] about Italian vistas to Virginia’s valleys, Eleanor Cox sees the world in watercolor
Italian Villa in Atherton offers taste of the past, glimpse of the future
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Restaurant Scene: Italian cuisine stars at Frankie V’s
Restaurant Scene: Italian cuisine stars at Frankie V's Diners looking for a casual place to enjoy a good, hearty meal will be more than satisfied with a visit to Frankie V's Bar & Grill.Frankie V's, on Calumet Avenue in Whiting, is housed in what was formerly Up For Grabs. The intimate pub-style eatery specializes in Italian cuisine.Upon entering the small restaurant, guests walk right into the bar area with booths located across from the bar. Diners may choose to sit at the bar or at one of the booths to enjoy a meal.We visited Frankie V's on a recent Saturday afternoon for a late lunch. Our booth was located near the door and across from a large-screen TV. Three televisions, displaying different programs, are set up in the bar area.Spending time in Frankie V's, it's easy to feel as though you're in an old-time saloon from the 1950s or '60s. The day we visited, the waitress was attentive and gladly answered our questions about the menu offerings.Various menu categories at the … [Read more...] about Restaurant Scene: Italian cuisine stars at Frankie V’s
UPDATE 2-Investors pile into Italian debt in final auction of 2017
* Over 9 bln euros of demand for 5 and 10yr Italian debt * Italian parliament expected to be dissolved before end of week * Most euro zone yields up 2-3 bps on the day * Euro zone periphery govt bond yields http://tmsnrt.rs/2ii2Bqr (Updates to reflect shift in yields) LONDON, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Investors hoovered up Italy's government bonds at an auction on Thursday as demand for the country's debt picked up again at higher yields after a recent sell-off prompted by concerns over an upcoming election. On a day when most euro zone government yields rose, the Italian debt agency sold 4.9 billion euros of five and 10-year bonds, or BTPs, generating over 9 billion euros of demand in the … [Read more...] about UPDATE 2-Investors pile into Italian debt in final auction of 2017
Rossini Italian Bistro
Rossini Italian Bistro March 23, 2017 Updated: March 23, 2017 12:17pm Photo: Billy Calzada /San Antonio Express-News Image 1of/3 CaptionClose Image 1 of 3 The shrimp scampi at Rossini Italian Bistro in 2016. The shrimp scampi at Rossini Italian Bistro in 2016. Photo: Billy Calzada /San Antonio Express-News Image 2 of 3 Rossini Italian Bistro served porchetta, a stuffed pork belly with house-made sausage and marinated shoulder. Rossini Italian Bistro served porchetta, a stuffed pork belly with house-made sausage and marinated shoulder. Photo: Billy Calzada /San Antonio Express-News Image 3 of 3 A portrait of Julia Paparella, grandmother of Chef Andrew Paparella Jr., has a prominent place at Rossini Italian Bistro. A portrait of Julia Paparella, grandmother of Chef … [Read more...] about Rossini Italian Bistro
At Vino’s, an Italian couple has a few friends over for dinner
When I walk into an Italian family restaurant and there's an entire wedding party sitting at a long table, the bride in her long white dress, the cake waiting to be cut, it's impossible not to think of Tony n' Tina's Wedding. The rest of the night at Vino's did nothing to dissipate the feeling of being surrounded by an extended clan of well-wishers. Owner Kathleen Cangianiello seemed to know the name of everyone else in the small dining room, greeting them before going back to pouring wine behind the bar and hustling menus. Her husband, Tony, was back in the kitchen cooking. That's the way it's gone since 2006. The place was packed, partly because they open only three nights a week. We settled in for an evening of conversation, wine and food. After finishing with delightful slices of cake – Cangianiello's, not the couple's – I felt like part of la familia. In fact, the wife-and-husband duo have their motto printed right on the menus: "Welcome to the family." The dining room … [Read more...] about At Vino’s, an Italian couple has a few friends over for dinner