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24 Knocking Off Made-in-Italy What We’re Losing When Counterfeiters Imitate Italy’s 37 Most Traditional Foods By Amy Riolo and Luigi Diotaiuti Caveat emptor! Italy is world– LThe Amalfi Coast renowned for its 30 traditional and Joseph V. Del Raso, Esq. Walking Through History authentic foods, Chairman One Step at a Time but an increasing John M. Viola Story and Photography by President & Chief number of foreign Laura Thayer Operating Officer producers who Don Oldenburg want a piece of the Editor & NIAF Director pie are making of Publications Spoofing Broadway 37 ersatz and knock- Alex Benedetto Gerard Alessandrini’s Social Media Manager off “Italian” & Assistant Editor “Forbidden Broadway” has products. Poked Fun at The Great White Elissa Ruffino Bottega NIAF Editor Way over Three Decades Cover By Douglas Gladstone AMBASSADOR Magazine photograph is published by the National 43 Italian American Foundation courtesy of (NIAF) Consorzio 1860 19th Street NW Sections 43 Finding Paradise Farming Olives del Formaggio Washington DC 20009 Lettere 4 The Sabina Hills Near Rome Parmigiano- POSTMASTER: By Gail Spilsbury Send change of address to Foundation Focus 7 Reggiano NIAF, 1860 19th Street NW, Washington DC 20009. Grants 11 THINK OUTSIDE NIAF On Location 13 46 Who Left the Water Running? © 2014 The National Italian Ancient Roman Aqueducts In American Foundation (NIAF). Bottega NIAF 14 No portion of this magazine Italy’s Modern Landscape may be reproduced without THE BOTTLE Paesani 16 Story and Photos by Franc Palaia written permission from NIAF. FIND THIS AND OTHER INNOVATIVE RECIPES Ciao Italia 21 Single issue price: $5.00 ISSN 1000-9999 USING OUR EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL ON COLAVITA.COM Between The Pages 56 Chianti Classico NIAF Cinema 61 53 Still Stylish and Never Classier 1860 19th Street NW On Sports 65 Washington, DC 20009 By Dick Rosano Tel. 202-387-0600 Pensieri 67 www.niaf.org ruste ami ran NIAF Insider 68 Design: Barbieri & Green, Inc. a t Ñ ñ  ± Ñ Printing: Mosaic Crossword 80 facebook.com/ColavitaOliveOil pinterest.com/ColavitaEvoo youtube.com/ColavitaOliveOil

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World’s Cheesiest Lamp The Dutch company Qucina has created a light fixture in the shape of a Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese wheel. Its creators were inspired to design these lamps after a culinary tour in Italy. The lamp has the same details, size and color as an original cheese wheel. Price: $272 for the classic model with a plastic interior; $374 for the DLX model Lightweight Innovation with a stainless steel interior (pictured). www.parmesancheeselamp.com This year, the northern Italian company CAMP (Concezione Articoli Montagna Premana) celebrates 125 years of manufacturing the lightest and most innovative gear in the climbing Iconic Italian Coffee industry. The family-owned Designed in 1933 by Alfonso Bialetti, company is situated in the Moka Express percolator is an the tiny mountain village Italian coffee icon that can be found in of Premana where practically every Italian kitchen. Known history, experience and for its classic elegance and technological imagination combine simplicity, the aluminum Moka pot to form a strong comes in several sizes and features a mountain culture and distinctive eight-sided shape that allows technical innovation. it to diffuse heat perfectly to enhance CAMP produces the aroma of the coffee. The caricature the essentials for created by Bialetti’s son, known as mountain climbing, “L’Omino,” is the company’s trademark such as this jacket. Price: figure that distinguishes this Italian $349.95 brand. Price: $24.99 - $59.99. www.camp-usa.com www.bialetti.com WWW.NIAF.ORG

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Photo by Jack Smiles Persons ofInterest 43_masdrFl1.nd17 24332_Ambassador_Fall14.indd —Michelle Fabio to Italy, tyinghertwohomelands together. further Made-in-USAproducts another companythatwillexport in thecomune,Icriedtearsofjoy,” saysMaria. self andmydaughter;thedayourrecords were recorded andalsoreconnected withherItalianself. ForzaBella two years,andthatiswhere Marialaidthegroundwork for experience lifeinItaly, for thefamilymovedtoLivorno (IVF). Herdaughter, in2002. LuccaBella,wasborn invitro fertilization 500 companyinorder toundergo wanted tobeamom,sosheleftherpositionatFortune Inspired byherfamigliainLucca,Tuscany, Mariaalways role throughout herlife. heritage hasplayedanimportant Elle Italia,andelsewhere. Fair Italia,Vogue Accessory, ready beenfeatured inVanity the UnitedStatesandhasal- to brings Italy’s finestjewelry companythat fornia-based Cali- herCarmel, Imports, closer connection. uncle intheBelPaese,Mariaknewshewantedaneven After shetookherfather, Amerigo,tomeethisnamesake States, shehasalwaysfeltthathersoulbelongedinItaly. Importing ItalianGlitter Visit ForzaBella’sVisit websiteatwww.forzabella.com. workingon And sheisn’t doneyet.Sheiscurrently “While inItaly, “Iobtainedmydualcitizenshipformy- Seven yearslater, whenMariawantedherdaughterto Indeed, Maria’s Italian Italian ForzaBella And so,lastyearMariastarted intheUnited Although MariaGiovannoniwasborn

Photos by Sydney Spurgeon —Douglas Gladstone pale bycomparison. barriers that counts.” “But theatergoesbeyondthat.It’s thewholeexperience ly understoodbyanon-Romanaudience,”headmitted. can audiences.“Some(Italian)punscannotbethorough- Lardera thattheshow couldpresent problems forAmeri- with “Rugantino,” concededinhisMay2014interview Rome’s most prominent citizens. duces thewifeofone19th-century the titlerole ofawomanizerwhose- English entirely inItalianbutfeatured formed ment. Themusical,whichwasper- York CityCenterforalimitedengage- when “Rugantino”playedtheNew actly whatBrignanodidthispastJune Broadway befarbehind?That’s ex- Fault), wasseenbymore than200,000people. mano, MaNonèColpaMia”(I’mRoman,ButIt’s NotMy in i-ItalythatBrignano’s 2010one-manshow, “SonoRo- known forhisstagework.NatashaLardera recently wrote feature film“Frozen,” thenativeofDragona,Italy, isbest Olaf” eintheItalianversionofDisney’s megahitanimated snow sculpture. modity—even whengivingvoicetoananthropomorphic One ManShow Besides, onceyou’vevoicedasnowman,language Brignano, whoalsodirected With suchimpressive credentials, couldconquering With Though the48-year-old Brignanodubbedthevoiceof Italian comedianEnricoBrignanoisonehotcom- subtitles, starred Brignanoin subtitles,starred Ambassador /61 9:36 PM 9/16/14 17 WWW.NIAF.ORG Photos by Pino Le Pera PAESANI Benedetto Guitars 43_masdrFl1.nd18 24332_Ambassador_Fall14.indd 18 WWW.NIAF.ORG PAESANI Ambassador Jr. Bartus —Robert whose websiteishttp://benedettoguitars.com. donated byjazzguitarlegendJohn“Bucky”Pizzarelli. The SmithsonianInstitutionhousesaBenedettoguitar Italy,Festival inPerugia, Benedettoguitars are be nome,”saysBenedetto. career withphotography. “AndwithoutCindy, there would through hishands,whilewifeCindycaptured his his sister’s bed thathedismantled(sawedapart). from anoldkitchentable,cellowoodsthatheordered, and 21, Benedettomadehisfirstgenuineguitarusingmaple of hisremarkable successandtalents. Italian lineage(Province ofPotenzaandSicily)formuch intheBronx, N.Y.,Born credits his in1946,theartisan craftsman ofhandmadearchtop guitarsforjazzmusicians. Setting theTone “I enjoylivingtheAmericandream,” saysBenedetto, From theMonterey JazzFestivaltotheUmbria Since thatfirstguitar, 850archtops havepassed “In myearlyyearsasaguitarmaker, doorsopened Benedettoisoneoftheworld’sRobert premier on bothsidesofthefamily. In1968,at sical background camefrom hisuncles proficiency asa ing camefrom hisfatherSalvatore’s Fratello andPregio. guitars: Bambino,Bravo,Cremona, even apparent inthenamingofhis is Hisancestry stringed instruments. turies-old Italiantraditionofmaking onthecen- Benedetto, aboutcarrying because ofmyItalianheritage,”says Benedetto’s prowess inwoodwork- cabinetmaker. Hismu- renowned.

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Benedetto Guitars father said,“We of thesport. supporter three-time goldmedalist,historianandfervid the gameofbocce:U.S.nationalsingleschampionand intendstokeeptheballrolling. Ferrari version.AndPhil eventually leadingtothemodern-day to Greece, andthenspread through theRomanEmpire, Keep theBallRolling Jr. Bartus —Robert www.worldbocce.org orcallhimat1-855-652-6223. ambassador forthegame,”saysFerrari. spreading theword about hisloveforbocce.“Ifeellikean money) andhastraveledtheworldasacompetitor, while (with prize sponsorsU.S.tournaments (WBL), Ferrari anything forthesport.” the popularityofgameandtradition. wasambitioustoadvance ning thechampionship,Ferrari singleschampioninbocce.Afterwin- first American-born Tenn., hebecamethe petition his life. of game becamepart memorable day, the bocce. And,from that family membersin chance tochallenge Rich Hein From thedaywhenhewasaboutage16,his Known as“America’s Mr. ofboccebeganinEgypt,traveled The earliestforms To As president oftheIllinois-basedWorld BocceLeague “I haveapassionforthegame,”hesays,“andwilldo In 1991,atacom- learn more aboutbocce,youcanvisithiswebsiteat learn inMemphis, are

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Photo by Andrea Levers (licensed under CC BY 2.0) 43_masdrFl1.nd21 24332_Ambassador_Fall14.indd Photo by Andrea Levers (licensed under CC BY 2.0) T alcoholic fermentation, thenoxidation,andaginginthe alcoholic fermentation, typesofwoodmustbe used. of three different Aminimum ash,juniperandmulberry. nut, oak,cherry, madeofvariouswoods,includingchest- series ofbarrels intoa enheit forabout36hours.Thejuiceistransferred cooked instainlesssteelvatstoaround 190degrees Fahr- grapejuice,or“must,”is can beused.Theunfermented co grapesfrom thearea ofModenaandReggioEmilia must befollowed.OnlyTrebbianorules andLambrus- and itsfamespread farandwideinItaly. To duringthe17thcentury. matic,” started old vinegar. Theuseoftheword balsamico,meaning“aro- their tables.Backthen,itwascalledacetovecchio,meaning andwasoftenfoundon vinegar tohavehealingproperties had heard of.Itseemsthatroyalty considered balsamic ofTuscany,Marquis heaskedaboutthespecialvinegar made astopinPiacenza.UponmeetingBoniface,the II,travelingtoRomeforhiscoronation, Emperor Henry whentheGerman duction showsupinthe11thcentury grape juiceandaddinghoney. Theycalledit believe thattheRomanswere thefirsttomakeitbycooking The transformation tobalsamicvinegarbeginswith The transformation thisvinegar’s history, Many oraltraditionssurround The firstdocumentedproof ofthefamedelixir’s pro- produced in those areas. Some culinary scholars be produced inthoseareas. Someculinary ucts ofModenaandReggioEmilia,canonly raditional balsamicvinegarisoneoftheoldestprod- Worth Vinegar makeit,strict saba.

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and longer-necked one forReggioEmilia.Modena’s bottle with a recognize thereal McCoybytheshapeof squatbottle given vinegar isputintospeciallydesignedbottles,sealed,and acidic intensity. givesitsapproval, the Iftheconsortium balance ofvisualdensity, color, flavor, clarity, smelland islookingforagood tradizionale. Whattheconsortium tobebottledandgiventhenameacetobalsamico worthy ifthevinegaris bodythatdetermines tium, agoverning toaconsor- Itissentdirectly from thefactory the barrel. are vinegar mustageaminimumof12years,althoughmany takes onadeepmahoganycolorandcomplexflavors.The acetaia (vinegarattic).Duringthelongprocess, theliquid tion andare vinegars thathavegonethrough rigorous stepsofproduc- and canonlybeusedinreference totheconsortium-issued Emilia. and bearnoresemblance tothoseinModenaandReggio was madeandthemaker’s labelisaffixed. vinegar.” Theseare has a real balsamicvinegar. sellwinevinegarthat Supermarkets agedmuchlonger. Makers donothaveaccesstothevinegaronceitleaves

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ITALIA CIAO (lobster), aged a minimum of 12 years. The gold label is the most expensive, followed by silver and then red. When I visited an acetaia, I was given soft slippers to cover my shoes to avoid contaminating the attic. I felt like Farro salad I was going into a chapel. As soon as I with balsamic began the climb up the ladder, I could vinegar dressing detect that familiar sweet and sour smell of the vinegar. The attic was small, dark and airy. Over each barrel’s square opening was a small piece of cloth Farro Salad with Balsamic called a teglia, important to keep dust Vinegar Dressing out and allow evaporation to occur. Serves 4 Finally, it was time to sample this fine elixir that historically has sent Farro is a healthy grain with a long kings searching and swooning. If made history that is enjoying a comeback in right, the taste is sweet and sour at today’s kitchen. Packed with protein and the same time, the liquid has a syrupy nutrients, it is versatile in cooking and is a welcome addition to soups, stews and texture, and a rich, shiny dark-brown side dishes. It is fabulous on its own as a color. With a long, thin glass instru- salad dressed with commercially prepared Consortium Producers Traditional Balsamic Vinegar Balsamic Vinegar Consortium Producers Traditional of Modena ment that looked like a meat baster, a balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Bottle of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena few precious drops were drawn out for me to taste. It went down easy like a Ingredients Directions precious port and I savored every com- 1 cup pearled farro • Put the farro in a 1-quart saucepan. plex nuance of this amazing product. 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Cover it with fresh water and cook until And don’t think of using it just to ½ teaspoon salt it is tender but not mushy—about 15 dress a salad; aceto balsamico tradizionale 3 tablespoons commercial balsamic vinegar minutes. is considered a condimento (condiment), ½ cup diced celery • Drain and transfer to a salad bowl. not vinegar as we think of it. A few 1 cup diced carrot • Pour the olive oil over the farro and mix 2 tablespoons minced parsley drops over chips of Parmigiano Reggia- well to coat the grains. Stir in the salt shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and vinegar and rest of ingredients. no cheese are a traditional way of enjoy- • Divide the mixture among four salad ing it at the end of a meal. A few drops plates and add the cheese. Pass more sprinkled on cooked meats bring a olive oil at the table to drizzle on top. whole new taste dimension. And adding a drop or two to fruit salads gives them a savory sweetness. Even under-ripe fruits such as strawberries get a great taste lift from a few drops. Forget hot fudge sauce over vanilla ice cream, aceto balsamico tradizionale is much better! Each year on June 24, during Mary Ann Esposito’s latest cookbook, “Ciao Italia the feast of Saint John, a contest is Family Classics,” is available in bookstores and held in Spilamberto, a town not far online at Amazon.com. And visit Mary Ann’s online from Vignola, in the region of Emilia store on her website at http://www.ciaoitalia.com/ Romagna, to judge the best balsamic products vintages. Prizes are given for the best WWW.NIAF.ORG ones because making aceto balsamico tradizionale is serious business where patience and time are key ingredients.

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24332_Ambassador_Fall14.indd 22 9/16/14 9:39 PM 43_masdrFl1.nd23 24332_Ambassador_Fall14.indd tradizionale. sweet andsmoothtasteof almonds, a oftheground with thecrunchiness of a is moist andabit“wet”whencake not overbakethecake.Itshouldremain the eggwhites;and,mostimportantly, do wellbutdonotoverbeat egg yolksvery semisweet chocolate;beatthesugarand points before youbegin:usehigh-quality dark-as-midnight cake.Someimportant same. You but donotexpectthiscaketotastethe have orwanttopurchase thereal thing, a flavoringofyourchoosingifyoudonot Modena justtomakethiscake.Substitute bottle ofAcetoBalsamicoTradizionale di I don’t expectyoutogooutandbuya it isno-where nearthesamething.And store; balsamic vinegarfrom thegrocery expensive item. is thesecret ingredient. Anditisavery famous balsamiccondimentoofModena) clude thatacetobalsamicotradizionale(the and somethingelse. andalmonds… coffee flavored withrum, this isadense,flourless,chocolatecake peanut butter. ThismuchIdoknow: sinceItaliansdonothave I begtodiffer to findoutwhatthesecret ingredient was. in mytravelstoModena.Iwasdetermined curious aboutthemwhenIencountered it a well-keptsecret alltheseyearsandIwas still inoperationVignola. named itinBarozzi’s honor. Theshopis shop)in1897and (pastry in hispasticerria Eugenio Gollinicreated theTorta Barozzi chef the laststeponstaircase. Pastry plishments. Ironically, heneverfinished spiral staircase amonghisotheraccom- Barozzi iscredited withdesigningthe son, JacopoBarozzi. cious chocolatecakenamedafternative ingredients thatgointothissinfullydeli- astothe there willenterintoanargument andtheresidents for itsMoretta cherries, justoutsideofModena,known Vignola, 8to10 Serves Torta Barozzi Cake (Unraveled) Secret Chocolate Vignola’s inserted intothecenter. inserted cake delivers every tastesensation This cakedeliversevery Here ismyinterpretation ofthis andmakethiscakeusing Do nottry After muchresearch, Ihavetocon- Some saythatitispeanutbutter, but The ingredients forthiscakehavebeen A famousRenaissancearchitect, Mention Torta Barozzi inthetownof moist,fudgytexture, punctuated havebeenwarned. meringue-liketopandthe aceto balsamico skewer

courtesy of Ciao Italia • Melt thechocolateandbutterina • Grind thealmondstoapowderin • Preheat theovento350°F • Butter thepaper. Setthepanaside. • Dust withcocoa,tappingouttheexcess • panwith Coat a9-x-2-inchspringform Directions almond-flavored confectionerssugar 2 tablespoonsconfectionerssugaror 1 tablespoonsweetground cocoa Topping ¼ cupstrong coffee or flavoringofyourchoice (aceto balsamicotradizionalediModena) 2 tablespoonsbalsamiccondimento 1 cupsugar eggs,separated 4 large cut intosmallpieces 9 ouncesofbittersweetchocolate, 7 tablespoonsunsaltedbutter 1 cupslicedalmonds,toasted Ingredients bowl setoverhotwater. food processor. Setaside excess tooverhang thesides. ened parchment paper, allowingthe Or linethepanwithasheetofdamp- the baseofpan. and fitasheetofparchment paperin butter orcookingspray. Mary AnnEsposito by Mary Recipe from CiaoItaliaFamilyClassics • Cutintothinwedgestoserve. • dish. Place thecake on aserving • abutterknifealongthe Carefully run • Remove panfrom theovenandsetona • Bake for30to 35 minutesoruntilcake • • Beat theyolksand sugaruntillemon promoting Italianfood. 2013 forhertirelessworkin gious PremioArtusiawardin Mary Annreceivedthepresti- Italia withMaryAnnEsposito,” televised PBSseries“Ciao and hostofthenationally beloved TVchefs,andcreator One ofAmerica’s most of thecake. sugar inasmallsieveanddustthetop Combine thecocoaandconfectioners spring. Removepansides. inside edgesofthepanandrelease the cooling rack.Coolcompletely. damp. inthecenterisslightly tester inserted ture. Pourmixture intoprepared pan. Foldintochocolatemix- soft peaksform. Beat thewhitesina Set aside. andcoffee. chocolate mixture, rum stirinalmonds, fluffy; colored andvery

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Patricia Hofmeester Aceto BalsamicodiModena appear even on counterfeit products. products. appear evenoncounterfeit to balsamicobianco,”and“diModena” Beware thatwords like“autentico,” “ace- in high-quality, naturalwoodenbarrels. tuni. Itmustbeagedforatleast10years orMon- Albana, Ancellotta,Fortana Sangiovese,Trebbiano, as Lambrusco, concentrated from grapevarietiessuch andboiledand/or fermented partially (freshly pressed grapejuice)that’s Modena ismadefrom grape“must” forthetown. consumption turnover 1,000 peopleinModena,creating Aceto BalsamicodiModenainvolved 1747. In2013,theproduction chainof used alongsidetheword “vinegar”in “balsamic”wasfirst III.Theterm Henry in 1046withtheHolyRomanEmperor call AcetoBalsamicodiModenabegan 600,000,000 (almost $802 million) in 600,000,000 (almost$802million)in Authentic Aceto Balsamico di Authentic AcetoBalsamicodi The production ofwhatwenow

courtesy of Consorzio Tutela Aceto Balsamico di Modena Prosciutto diParma months old. conditions, andslaughtered at six sive grains,raisedinlessthan ideal made withpigsconsuming inexpen- at leastninemonthsold. 140 kilos(justover308pounds)and only pigswhichare aminimumof uses Authentic Prosciutto diParma no-Reggiano cheese-makingindustry. sidual wheyfrom thelocalParmigia- special blendofgrains,cereal, andre- Italy.”of central-northern locatedin10regions breeding farms andraisedbyauthorized breeds, born White,LandranceandDuroc Large pigsmustbespeciallybred “Parma ing totheprosciutto consortium, ing toconcentratetheflavor. Accord- through moisture evaporation,help- ofitsweight more thanaquarter concentrated flavor. sea saltwithoutadditivestoachievea a traditionalmethodusingonlypure Roman times.Porklegsare cured in place to produce hamsince perfect region havemadeitthe of theParma Prosciutto diParma Counterfeit prosciutto isoften Counterfeit Theirdietmustconsistofa A trimmedhamwillhavelost The idealgeographicconditions Ambassador 9/16/14 9:40 PM Evgeny Karandaev 27 WWW.NIAF.ORG 24332_Ambassador_Fall14.indd 28 28 WWW.NIAF.ORG Ambassador Italy’s Cheeses shortchanging the traditional process. Among them: area of Italy, are nonetheless imitated using lesser ingredients or meaning they originate from and are produced within aparticular protected by DOP (Denominazione diorigine protetta) designation, called themselves“Romano” cheese. using substandard ingredients have Romano cheesesmadeoutside ofItaly must look.Somefraudulent Pecorino alsodictatestheway the logo sortium minimum ofeightmonths.Thecon- kind thatisgratedmustbeageda a minimumoffivemonths,andthe Pecorino thatiseatenslicedmustage (about 44-77pounds).Thetypeof in size,andweigh20-35kilograms tain way, range fallbetweenanarrow no, thecheesemustbeshapedacer- region) canbeusedinitsproduction. milk rennet (comingfrom thesame andsheep’s only naturalfermentation sheep comingfrom specificareas, and made withfresh sheep’s milkfrom the mostpopularisPecorinoRomano. Pecorino Crotonese. OutsideofItaly, no Romano,PecorinoSardo, and nates from –hencethenamesPecori- takes thenameofplaceitorigi- sheep’s milk,PecorinoRomanooften Pecorino Romano nutrients. flavor, different andislowerin very nontraditional techniques.Ithasa made from othercows’milkusing is higherinflavorandnutrients. smaller milkyieldthanothercows,it in thesummer. Thoughtheyhavea cess oftakingthemtocoolerpastures these cowsincludestheancientpro- which are nowatriskofextinction. tains betweenBasilicataandCalabria, found onlyintheAppenineMoun- ly from themilkofPodolicocow is atime-honored craftmadeexclusive- 2013, authenticcaciocavallopodolico est-priced cheesesintheworld” Caciocavallo Podolico To becalledPecorinoRoma- truly True PecorinoRomanomustbe A hard cheesemadewithfresh Imitation caciocavallocheeseis Traditional methodsofcaringfor Named oneofthe“fivehigh- Several of Italian’s most famous cheeses that are and “Parmesan,” are notauthentic. and “Parmesan,” names, suchas“Italian,”“Organic,” can bevisibleontherind.Other spelled outinstencileddotswhich giano-Reggiano andhaveitsname thentic, itmustbelabeledasParmi- no-Reggiano. Inorder tobeau- Parmigia- delFormaggio Consorzio consumption turnover. over 50,000people.In2012,itcreated a provides workto currently industry but istypicallyaged20-24months.This must beagedaminimumof12months, made forcenturies. in thesameplaces,asithasbeen salt, withthesametraditionalprocess, been fedonlyonfodder),rennet and only themilkfrom cows(whichhave cheese intheworld.It’s madewith is themostwidelyconsumedItalian history, Parmigiano-Reggiano tury Indicators) product withaneight-cen- Parmigiano-Reggiano and their feed are also determining and theirfeedare alsodetermining cheese ismade.Theraceof buffalos from andtheregion inwhichthe themselvescome where thebuffalo thecheesedetermine surrounding DOP. Since2008,thelegislations la isMozzarella diBufalaCampana milkmozzarel- buffalo fortrue term Protetta, orDOPseal.Theprotected with aDenominazioned’Origine bytheEuropean Union is certified and craftsmanship. with history, tradition,authenticity falo mozzarella hasbeensynonymous known asMagnaGrecia, makingbuf- antiquity, Italywas whenSouthern dibufala).Since mozzarella (mozzarella food intheItaliansouthisbuffalo Mozzarella diBufala 1,924 million ($2,555,759) revenue in 1,924 million($2,555,759)revenue in Production isregulated bythe Additives are prohibited, andit As asuccessfulGI(Geographic Buffalo mozzarella madeinItaly Buffalo The mosttypicalandwell-known production standards. cow’s milkandnotadheringtoother milkwithcheaper cutting thebuffalo ersatzcheeseproducers for arrested in theCampaniaregion, authorities appearance mustfitthestandard. Eventhelogo’s are all pre-determined. humidity levelspresent inthecheese tures, shapes,taste,fatcontent,and tives omitted.Thecookingtempera- veal rennet mustbeused,andaddi- within 60hoursofmilking;natural must befiltered intraditionalmethods of 7.2percent fatcontent.Themilk milkwithaminimum whole buffalo factors. these items,themore youare ableto er. Themore youare able tocontrol distinguish products from oneanoth- niques andthehumanfactor are what ties, characteristic,andreputations.” geographical area withspecificquali- goods produced inthecorresponding are “geographicnamesassociatedwith Geographic Indicators(GI’s), which is topayattentionandsupport our products andpurchasing power regulations. Oneofthewaystoprotect and protected underEuropean Union How toKnow? courtesy oftheConsorziodiTutela dellaMozzarelladiBufalaCampana cheeses intheworld,andisa Tiramisu Restaurant.Thedish Recently, at a factory near Caserta Recently, nearCaserta atafactory The cheesemustbemadeoffresh, Soil, climate,production tech- Many foodsfrom Italyare labeled Ravioli alCaciocavalloatAl caciocavallo podolico,one of thefivemostexpensive target forcounterfeiters. is madewithauthentic Mozzarella di Bufala 9/16/14 9:40 PM

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24332_Ambassador_Fall14.indd 29 Jason Baffa Films pologist and Mediterranean diet expert. dietexpert. pologist andMediterranean author,award-winning - historian,anthro Amyisan authentic Italianrestaurant. owns AlTiramisu, Washington D.C.’smost ning restaurateur, chefandsommelierwho - andtravel.Luigiisanaward-win culture ed overtheirinsatiableappetiteforcuisine, Amy andLuigibond- the brinkofextinction. traditionson culinary Italian and topreserve behind thefoodweeat to tellthewholestory and LuigiDiotaiutiis duoAmyRiolo nary The missionofculi- buying authenticproducts. and helptoguaranteeconsumersare developmentanywhere— boost rural type ofcommitmenttoagriculture can Atlantic, anddemonstratehowthis modelonthissideofthe an effective exampleofhowGI’s canbe wonderful landscape aswell.Idahopotatoesare a intheU.S.economic important ans. Theyare becomingincreasingly control quality, tasteandvalue. And, GI’s aren’t justforEurope- originated in or is famous for coming from originated inorisfamousforcomingfrom geografica protetta)meanstheproduct a particularareaofItaly. IGP(Indicazione originated fromandwasproducedwithin di origineprotetta)meanstheproduct DOP andIGPLabels:(Denominazione tic productsfromfakes: labels thatcanhelpdistinguishauthen- sumer, youshouldknowthefollowing And, tofurtherprotectyourselfasacon- website atwww.madeinitaly.org. company orproductontheMadeinItaly You canlookuptheauthenticityofa retails foraquarterthecost. Lifan 300,animitationFiat330that pottery. Take alookattheChinese-made handbags andstemwaretofootwear food productstoincludeeverythingfrom products, thecounterfeitinggoesbeyond other foodindustries.And,forItalian tion valuestypicallyunmatchedinmost tion, thefinestingredients,andproduc- ucts oftenrepresentcenturiesofperfec- industries whoseartisan-craftedprod- not onlyripoffbuyers,theyundermine fakes andfalselylabelledfoodproducts the sincerestformofflattery. Infact, In theworldoffoodfraud,imitationisn’t What You ShouldKnow within adefinedgeographicalregion. produced fromapprovedgrapevarieties geografica tipica)meansthewinewas production controls.IGT(Indicazione the strictestvarietal,processing,and quality label,giventowinessubject controllata egarantita)isthefinest DOCG (Denominazionediorigine adhering tostrictproductioncontrols. area, usingprecisegrapevarieties,and the winewasproducedwithinalimited inazione dioriginecontrollata)means Italian WineQualityLabels:DOC(Denom- looser originationrequirements. the treeratherthanground,buthas as usingonlyolivespickeddirectlyfrom product meetsthebasicstandards,such ing. TheIGPOliveOillabelmeansthe storage timeofolivesbeforeprocess- such aslimitsonaciditylevelsand the oliveoilmeetstoughstandards, oils havetheDOPlabel,whichmeans Olive OilLabels:About30Italianolive production tookplaceinthatarea. a specificareainItaly, butonlypartofits Ambassador 9/16/14 9:40 PM 29 WWW.NIAF.ORG 43_masdrFl1.nd30 24332_Ambassador_Fall14.indd 0Ambassador 30 WWW.NIAF.ORG Ambassador amal amal the coast

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Ambassador Minori Almost in /61 9:43 PM 9/16/14 33 WWW.NIAF.ORG 24332_Ambassador_Fall14.indd 34 34 WWW.NIAF.ORG Ambassador between RavelloandMinori. spot Torello, apeacefulvillagehalfway Justbeyond,you’ll as the13thcentury. ofchurches datingasfarback porticos leading through gardens andvaulted pathway thatquicklybeginsasteepdrop Rufolo,followashady trance totheVilla the medievaltowermarkingen- views straighttothesea. ofthepathway twistsandturns certain mountain are stunningasyou’llfindin Ravello, theviewswhiledescending inMinoriandclimbingupto starting two-hour walkcanbedoneinreverse, village ofMinori.Whilethisone-to- valley about1,000feetbelowisthelittle views. Nestleddownatthebaseof withspectacular mountain promontory larity withtravelers,Ravellositsona hotelsandpopu- justifies theluxury Ravello toMinori From the center of Ravello, near From thecenterofRavello,near asettingsolovelyiteasily With Approaching Torello invented. gelato andbeachfront bencheswere that’s life.But,don’t why worry, ern moment torejoin thepaceofmod- wobbly from allthesteps,ittakesa in Minori,withkneesperhaps abit you couldtouchit.Whenarrive is brilliantblueandsocloseitseems Sea than thelast.TheMediterranean alittlemore mesmerizing turn every withtheviewaroundback andforth century. Niemeyer. Yes, you’re stillinthe21st AuditoriumOscar of themodern you’ll spotthestarkwhitecurves far away. Yet, lookinguptoRavello, the scentofhomecookingisnever has stopped.Lifeispeacefuland chele Arcangelo. Itfeelsliketime in front oftheChurch ofSanMi- center ofTorello tothetinypiazza church porticoinRavello Below Torello, thestepszigzag The pathwayleadsthrough the Steps leadingthrougha Old andnewinTorello Steps toRavello 9/16/14 9:43 PM 24332_Ambassador_Fall14.indd 35 a dramatic cliff, each step bringing eachstepbringing a dramaticcliff, through lemongroves andclingsto how ithasmissedthetouristcrowds. it’s hard toimagine utterly charming below isPontone,withapiazzaso overlookingthecoastline.Just tory dramatically setonasmallpromon- church ofSant’Eustachio, century ofthe12th- winds belowtheruins hike downthevalleytoAmalfi. spectacular viewswaitingyouonthe the AmalfiCoastandcatchsightof admire oneoftheoldestchurches on the picturesque PiazzaMinuta.Stopto behind andfollowstonestepsdownto Minuta. There, you’llleavetheroad to thetinyandappropriately named road withpanoramicviewsofRavello you from thecenterofScalaalonga a scenicone-to-two-hourwalktakes quiet andauthentic. tourist hustleandbustleremained Ravello, ithassomehowescapedthe it’s locatedrightbetweenAmalfiand the Scalavisitorsfindtoday. Although seemsworldsawayfrom what otherwise calls backtoawealthandgrandeurthat church, dedicatedtoSanLorenzo, large RepublicofAmalfi.Thetown’s erful ofthepow- Middle Agesitwasapart village oftheAmalfiCoast,during village ofScala.Notedastheoldest famous neighbor, Ravello,liesthesleepy side across avalleyfrom itsmuchmore Scala toAmalfi Below Pontone, the staircase leads Below Pontone,thestaircase leads andthestaircase A gentlecurve Comprised ofsixsmallvillages, Stretching outalongthemountain- down the mountain terrace thatis down themountainterrace flock ofsheepmeanderupand tinkling soundofbellstravelsfarasa from thenext.The a littledifferent time from nearbyvillages,eachone the valley. Church bellsringoutthe their chirpsmagnifiedintheechoof been replaced bythecallsofbirds, Mulini –theValley oftheMills. onahiketotheValle rich history dei but youcanwanderbackthrough this duced insomeoftheremaining mills, Handmadepaperisstillpro- ruins. although todaythosemillsare mostly places paperwasmadeinEurope, of paper. Amalfiwasoneoftheearliest in thevalley, mostlyfortheproduction sea. There were oncenumerous mills downtothe mountain riverrunning because ofafreshwater source and we soappreciate todaybutoriginally valley notjustfortheaestheticappeal The Valley oftheMills ty from themountainsdeepinside. Sant’Andrea, there’s stillthattranquili- ity andlookingupattheCathedralof byactiv- piazza ofAmalfi,surrounded and restaurants. Standinginthemain mainstreet linedwithshops colorful other, appear. Thestepsendatthe houses, stackedoneontopofthe was sofaraway, before longthefirst beyond. EventhoughitseemedAmalfi at thebaseofaravinewithsea comes intoview, framed perfectly you closertoAmalfi.Soon,thevillage The sound of mills churning has The soundofmillschurning Amalfi issettledintothebaseofa hopefully neverbelosttotime. life andcreating traditionsthatwill growing here forages,sustaining the steps.Thesetrees havebeen out tocollectthemtumbledown olives thatescapedthenetsstretched rated withpricklychestnutsandripe winter andthestaircases are deco- groves are carefully covered forthe steps tochurch. Inautumn,lemon and elderlycouplesslowlyclimbthe tinyspaceavailable, around inevery gather, children kickthesoccerball in amazeofstaircases, families been forgenerations.Hiddenaway opens widethewayoflifeasithas on theAmalfiCoastiswayit paper wasmadeoverthecenturies. paper mill,tofollowthetracesofhow Paper MillMuseum,setinahistoric Amalfi’sin attheMuseodellaCarta, OnthewaybacktoAmalfi,stop ery. andlushgreen- setting withwaterfalls leads deepintoanenchantingforest stream —icecoldeveninAugust inside andamblingalongabubbling peeringdeep tions. Hikingpastruins, tradi- traces ofAmalfi’s papermaking forests thatare slowlyerasingthe their home. Coast on her website: ciaoamalfi.com. Coast onherwebsite:ciaoamalfi.com. oftheAmalfiwitness guidebooks.Enjoymore inItalia!magazineandDKEye- appeared the AmalfiCoastsince2007.Herworkhas who hasbeenliving,writingandhikingon historian Laura Thayerisawriterandart The unexpectedsideofhiking wallsstillstandamidst Crumbling From MinutatoPontone Ambassador 9/16/14 9:43 PM 35 WWW.NIAF.ORG THE WORLD IN 2050 Join the DIPLOMATIC COURIER magazine and its partners in a series of innovative Global Summits examining the nexus of innovation in diplomacy, technology, media, and social good. Visit www.diplomaticourier.com to get on the invitation list.

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27—when most people are Photo by Carol Rosegg eating traditional feasts, Gerard Alessandrini says he is a surprisingly bad cook. A Global Affairs Magazine “I can really only cook pasta well,” says Alessan- drini, who will turn 61 on Thanksgiving Day. His favorite Italian dishes in- clude eggplant parmagiana, rigatoni pasta, and ricotta pie. “No wonder I need to go on a diet,” he says. Gerard Alessandrini on stage at the Davenport Theatre

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24332_Ambassador_Fall14.indd 37 9/16/14 9:43 PM 43_masdrFl1.nd38 24332_Ambassador_Fall14.indd 38 WWW.NIAF.ORG Ambassador “Forbidden Broadway: Liza Minnelliin2008’s plays analcoholic, spoofed “PhantomoftheOpera,”“Hairspray”and Rude Awakening.” just-out-of-rehab Cast of“ForbiddenBroadway:1988,”Alessandrini Gerard Alessandrinidonnedabaldcaptospoof drug-addicted, “Les Misérables,”amongotherBroadwayhits. Gina Kreizmar Yul Brynnerin“TheKingandI”theoriginal 1982 versionof“ForbiddenBroadway.”

Photo by Carol Rosegg Photo by Carol Rosegg Photo by Henry Grossman a er, “Do youhearthepeoplesing, the His castthensingsthefollowing lyric: More,” andtitledit“OneRunMore.” lyrics totheclassicsong,“One Day Broadway, Alessandrini retooled the of“LesMisérables”to the return ment Weekly. Thom Geier, thereviewer for none ofhisrapieredge,”remarked new version.“Alessandrinihaslost were unanimousintheirpraiseofthe County” and,yes,even“Rocky,” critics “TheBridgesofMadison Mormon,” Broadway hitsas“TheBookof porary Filled withsendupsofsuchcontem- Theatre onMay4,2014. Davenport opened attheoff-Broadway, 143-seat way ComesOutSwinging!”--officially the show—called“ForbiddenBroad- sure manyhavefelt a rise aboveit.Ofcourse,inprivateI’m skinned, show-bizpeopleknowhowto dy,” saysAlessandrini.“Ithinkhard- ever complainedabouthisorherparo- inkin, ChitaRiveraandEthelMerman. stars asPattiLupone,MandyPant- “Cats,” whilealsomockingsuchiconic “My FairLady,” “Gypsy,” “Annie”and ridiculed suchBroadway classicsas drini hasspoofedit.Theshow few monthssoit’s ripeforsatire.” sands ofpeoplewillhaveseenitaftera of view. Butoncea audience won’t understandthepoint people, soifyouspoofa except forcriticsandothertheatre says. “Notmanypeopleseetheflops nearly impossibletoparody flops,”he hits.“It’spractical reasons fortargeting while theyare somebody whiletheyare tion ofmusicaltheatre.” Broadway” three decades.Herefers to“Forbidden of theGreat WhiteWay the stars,lyricists,composersandshows musical revue thathasbeenroasting editions of“ForbiddenBroadway,” creator, writeranddirector ofallthe penandpaper. Heistheingenious Alessandrinidoeshisskeweringwith While somecooksgrillwitha For instance,tocommemorate of The mostrecent incarnation “To If it’s a Alessandrini explainsthere’s alsoa And, headds,“I’dratherkick myface,incredibly, noonehas hit,chancesare as “aback-handedcelebra- “It’s wickedly causticfun.” down.” showisa littleputout.” formore than flopa up,not Alessan- hit,thou- Entertain- general skew-

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drini a Alessan- awards. Italsoearned Lortel ceived Obie,DramaDeskandLucille 25 editionsand12castalbums,re- Broadway institutionthathasspawned selves hasevolvedintoa gling-actor vehicle forAlessandriniandhisstrug- “What couldberiperforparody?” French Revolution,”saysAlessandrini. operatic showaboutthesecond‘little’ Swinging” States andonfourcontinents. in20citiestheUnited performances successaswell,with and international bidden Broadway” conquering theGreat WhiteWay, shows inBroadway Besides history. andbest-loved of thelongest-running and “PhantomoftheOpera”asone Line” has joinedtheranksof“AChorus Hoty (“CityofAngels”),amongothers, Jason Alexander(“Seinfeld”)andDee launched thecareers ofsuchstarsas “Forbidden Broadway,” whichhas for decades.” it hope andexpectthatwecouldrun and keepitgoing,Ididafterawhile shows. Itwassomuchfuntoupdateit as longthere were newBroadway realized Icouldkeeptheshowgoing we didourfirst‘newedition,’thatI it wasn’t ‘tillseveralyearslater, after good year-or-two aheadofus.But run he sayshumbly. “Ididknowwehada atrical andfilmcelebritiesvisitedus,” show firsthitin1982andsomanythe- a longshelflife. New York’s UpperWest Side,tohave son’s SupperClub(nowStage72)on the show, whichwasunveiledatPals- never expectedtheoriginalversionof cappuccinos. paper placematsbetweendelivering dies hehadscribbledonthebacksof assembled aneveningofshowparo- actor andfull-timewaiterwhohad about theBroadway theatre world.” years ofinsuringoursensehumor Excellence intheTheatre—for “25 same started backin1981asa What started “Les Mizisa “Forbidden Broadway ComesOut Alessandrini hasgottenhiswish. excitingwhenthe “It wasvery According toAlessandrini,he frustrated Not badforaformer oldsongsgoonandon.” specialTony Award in2006for mostrecently played friendstoshowcasethem- very dramatic,almost very has enjoyednational cherished “For-

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© Alfio Fisicaro Vesuvius doesinNapoli. Monte SorattedominatestheSabina,muchas ance and endurance. Reaching from a ance andendurance.Reaching from a from steephillsides,challenging bal- manding? Well, thetrees oftenjutout humans becomeone. Olives and of thearduous harvest. the sensesnonstopforalldays clothes, skin,andhair, itallstimulates aroma whichclingstothe their earthy net likecaptured goldcoins,smelling twigs, hearingthemplopdowninthe the blackorgreen jewelsfrom the uses, suchasoilforlighting.Raking produced more end past, thefruit liciousness, lifesustenance.Intimes and whattheyproduce—golden de- family andcherishedfortheirbeauty ofthe they’re animate,they’re part what’s goingon.Thetrees are real, I believeit’s qualityof theorganic excitement andinnersatisfaction. gravity onsteepslopes—brought such such hard physicallabor—defying trees. Icouldn’t helpbutwonderwhy wait foreachnewdaytotacklemore nity, andcouldn’t Ilovedtheharvest branch. sound tochooseadifferent and ifitmadeahollowknocking against theintendedbranchofascent neighbors taughtmetotapmyladder against abadbranchanddies.My aladderpropped someone fallsoff year gnarlyandfragile.Every short, arch shoutingorders. Thetrees are wielding smallplasticrakes,thepatri- is stillhandledbyfamilymembers late Octoberuntiltheendofyear from pristine landscape.Harvesting smokingupthe ered andburned, Why is the harvest sophysically de- Why istheharvest elseinthecommu- Like everyone 9/16/14 10:00 PM 24332_Ambassador_Fall14.indd 45 into large, stainless steel containers. stainlesssteelcontainers. into large, mashing andstraining“Sabina gold” cassetti downtoroad thelocalmillfor to getthefinalgoal—driving the twigs, leavesandotherdebris. by case,forpickingovertoremove where theolivesare poured out,case jagged slopestoaflatprocessing area the cassettioff thosehard-earned carry lost. Plentyofheftisthenneededto focus, precision. Notoneolivecanbe into casescalledcassettitakesstrength, and thenawkwardly pouringtheriches a rolling pitchtothebottomofnet juries. Bendingtoshaketheolivesinto branch causesneckpainandotherin- from ahighorevasive lastberry every precariously positionedladdertosnag Olive grovessurroundingCasperia. Processing theolivesatCasperia’s frantoio(mill). All of this is done with eagerness All ofthisisdonewitheagerness Neighbors helpwithGailSpilsbury’s oliveharvest. modities—oil—is all about the human modities—oil—is allaboutthe human and oneofearth’s mostprecious com- one’s handsandbodytomakefood dimension ofthehumansoul. Using year developsa seasons ofevery and splendorsofnature forthefour as family, thatlaboringinthemoods taught memyskillsandtreated me workingwithneighborswho harvests, symphony oftheoliveharvest. the crescendoing momentofthegreat come across asmusic,forthisplaceis ing, chugging,cacophonoussounds Yetthe tumblingfruit. alloftheclang- rinsingandmashing loud machinery interior room steepsinoilvaporswith sphere fortheoliveproducer. The heady atmo- The millisacharged, I learned from my three Sabina from mythree Sabina I learned The finalproduct:Sabinagold Olives incassetti community tuckedawayinolivehills. ofanancient Iwastobepart fortunate How feel aspecialgriponmyheart. ofaperson’s spiritual part life. erode thebody, butitalsorewards the intheSabinamay of asmallfarmer greater, inexplicableuniverse.Thelife connection toland,nature, andthe Essex MuseuminMassachusetts. worksasaneditor atthePeabody currently Park.”She Sketchbook,” and“RockCreek Year inBoston,”anovel“AWashington isalsotheauthor of“That line. Spilsbury (2013). AnEnglishebookisavailableon- Sabino” lation inRomeas“Quartetto Italy”waspublished inItaliantrans- from Stories “SabinaQuartet, Gail Spilsbury’s I look back on my time there and I lookbackonmytimethere and before beingcleanedoftwigsandleaves Ambassador 9/16/14 10:00 PM 45 WWW.NIAF.ORG Aqua Felice who left the Water Story and Photography by Franc Palaia Running? Ancient Roman Aqueducts In Italy’s Modern Landscape

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24332_Ambassador_Fall14_X.indd 46 9/19/14 9:42 AM 24332_Ambassador_Fall14.indd 47 Aqua Claudiafragments the Latinaqua(water)andduct The word “aqueduct” on fresco paintingandphotography. Academy inRomewhere Ifocused Rome PrizefellowshipattheAmerican in1985-86,duringmyyearlong started followsfunction.” principle “form symbols ofthearchitectural design Their aqueductsare thequintessential of milesthroughout theirempire. hundred feetinlengthtohundreds than 50aqueductsrangingfrom afew gineering advantages,theybuiltmore these twoen- the arch. With perfected sons: Theyinventedconcrete andthey My introduction to aqueducts My introduction toaqueducts They achievedthisfortworea - derives from derivesfrom (way) (way) ly sophisticatedandcompletewater The Romanshadtheanswer—ahigh- their population’s thirstandhygiene. ing toIndia.Citiesneededwaterfor oftheMiddleEastreach- ca andparts Afri- dominated allofEurope, North A.D., at itspeakinthesecondcentury ducts throughout theirempire which, cities, andbuildingbridgesaque- buildingentire mental construction, that haslastedtothepresent. project photographicart documentary and Romanresidents, Idevelopeda withscholars,historians interviews Rome, through extensiveresearch and While in to indicate“awaterway.” Aqua NeroneinRome The Romansexcelledinmonu- Rome. On foot, I passed a modern Rome. Onfoot,Ipassedamodern 20-minute Metro ridefrom downtown by venturingouttoAqueductPark, bright,Aprilday onawarm, sojourn has 11aqueducts,Ibeganmyfirst Italy andTurkey. thatRome Learning trating primarilyonSpain,France, inthemid1990s,concen- in earnest any othercity. Rome has11aqueducts,more than needed themostwater, whichiswhy cityintheempire being thelargest sewagedrains. Rome by underground andcleansed houses fedbycisterns water inpublicfountainsandbath- system thatdistributedanddisplayed I started photographing aqueducts photographingaqueducts I started Aqua Marcia Ambassador a 9/16/14 10:00 PM

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43_masdrFl1.nd61 24332_Ambassador_Fall14.indd Samuel Goldwyn Films I Ivory TowerIvory Arizona StateUniversitygraduationfrom“IvoryTower” eration ofmoralvalues.Likehissub- leads,inevitably,mentary toaconsid- with allmoneymatters,Rossi’s docu- in theUnitedStates.Asiscase unprecedented levelsofstudentdebt especially universitybudgets,andthe many aspectsofhighereducation,but Tower” (2014),aninvestigationinto York Times,” 2011).Hislatestis“Ivory Times (“PageOne:InsidetheNew attheNewYorkand journalism neurs (“ATable inHeaven,”2007), travails ofItalianrestaurant entrepre- (“The SkyDidNotFall,”2005),the subjects asdiversegaymarriage directed fivedocumentarieson Andrew Rossihasproduced and talian-American filmmaker By MariaGarcia Higher EducationinAmerica Takes aHard Lookat Andrew Rossi’sNewDocumentary InourJune2014phone deferred.” words ofLangstonHughes, a higher educationmaybecome,inthe intelligent youngpeopleforwhom balance betweenpunditsandearnest, umentary, Rossistrikesanexcellent In hisfast-paced,skillfullyediteddoc- millennials andforhisownchildren. wonders howrelevant thatwillbefor the benefitsofa Whilehebelievesin Yale andHarvard. and ofItaly, andholdsdegrees from Rossi isa education forthepublicgood? we livinguptoourAmericanidealof and students,thefilmmakerasks:Are jects, universitypresidents, professors The sonofimmigrantparents, citizenoftheUnitedStates liberaleducation,he “dream

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61 WWW.NIAF.ORG CINEMA and GalateaRanzi Toni Servillo 43_masdrFl1.nd62 24332_Ambassador_Fall14.indd 62 CINEMA WWW.NIAF.ORG Samuel Goldwyn Films bridge from adolescencetoadulthood. whobenefitfrom a citizenry we holddeartheideaofaneducated In a to getatoursociety’s culturalneeds. functions onthatlevel,too,butalso problem, althoughI peopletothis It isnotjusttoalert education hasbecomeunsustainable. how thefinancialmodelforhigher experience. Themovietriestoexplain aspirations thatare focus onacademics,orthespiritual istheattemptto what getscorrupted many caseswhenitistooexpensive, is relevant tothatidealbecauseinso their livesto.I like orenjoydoingandcandevote they are and discoveringthemselveswhat pursuing a young peoplehaveatcollege,thatis, thatwehopeour the idealtrajectory out, AndyDelbancogivesvoiceto Rossi: Yes, that’s right.Asyoupoint Ambassador Samuel Goldwyn Films democracyliketheUnitedStates, goodat,butalsowhatthey “Ivory Tower” Stanford Universityin transformative education transformative thinkthecostofcollege part ofthecollege part thinkthefilm four-year

there are administrative positions,although made manystrides,andholdsenior recently,women have,particularly of highereducationisoneinwhich Theworld in financeorgovernment. higher educationorinthemedia males are are ant forsocietytoevolvesothatwe import- Rossi: Ithinkit’s crucially a or notthepersonattopisa students atAmerica’suniversitieswhether institutions. Doesitmakea of minoritiestosucceedinIvyLeague illustratesthestruggle dent atHarvard “testimony” oftheAfrican-Americanstu- (Riverhead Trade, 2006).Also,the Kamenetz, authorof“GenerationDebt” suchasAnya andexperts presidents, Tower,” femaleuniversity interviewing white, malevoiceofauthorityin“Ivory MG: personofcolor? notaworldinwhichonlywhite You purposefully break withthe purposefullybreak notenoughofthem. running ourinstitutions,in running difference to difference womanor

any kindofnegativeeffect. couldhave dismiss theideathatpartying to otheruniversitypresidents whomight be monitored. I related problems, andthatbothneedto cohol andsexualassaultoncampusare She saidbingedrinkingorabuseofal- school in2013,shedidnotlaughitoff. by Playboyasthenumberoneparty wasranked [the UniversityofVirginia] Teresa SullivanaboutthefactthatUVA Whenwespoketo is beingscrutinized. programs andinstitutions],enforcement antees equalaccesstofederallyfunded because Title IX[legislationthatguar- pant problem onmanycampuses,and in lightofsexualassaultbeinga leadership who washerpredecessor. Women’s Summers leadership andthatofLarry ence betweenDrew Faust’s approach to there isgreat differ- Rossi: AtHarvard, students. affected onesthat in thestylesofwomenpresidents, MG: seem to be observable differences seemtobeobservable There is especially important now, isespeciallyimportant thinkthatisincontrast “Ivory Tower” Student debtprotest, ram-

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43_masdrFl1.nd63 24332_Ambassador_Fall14.indd These are which hasnowexceeded$1.2trillion. inflation. Secondisstudentloandebt, healthcare, andfasterthantherateof cent, more thanthecostoffoodand 1978, whichwasatarateof1,120per- is theincrease incollegetuitionsince forme.First alarms of thisfilmsetoff Rossi: Absolutely. Two that surprisedyou? Tower,”making “Ivory anything wasthere good education,soI of collegetostudypaintinginItaly? goingtospendontheirfirstyear you were company? Oriftheyaskedforthe$60,000 astart-up co-founder ofPayPal]tocreate PeterThiel, take aThielfellowship[from education youplannedforthemand told youtheywantedtoskiptheIvyLeague ifthey what wouldyousaytoyourchildren MG: IfImayaskapersonalquestion, it. and ifitisnot,howwecanreform We about ourhighereducationsystem. ofanyconversation have tobepart MG: have to ask whether it is worth it, havetoaskwhetheritisworth I thinkit’sfairtosaythatyouhada astonishingstatisticsthat

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mariagarciawrites.com. andCineaste.Herwebsiteis International inFilmJournal ticles alsoappearregularly to Ambassador. ar- andfeature Herreviews writeranda freelance Maria Garcia isa thesystem. reform to whichfueltheirefforts arguments, can findinthefilmsometoolsand and students,activistsoncampus, center. I team orthemore luxuriousstudent or whichschoolhasthebetterfootball ofrankingprestige versus somesort questions, suchascompletionrates, they willrely onmetricsrelated tothese fact beabletogeta student loans,andwhethertheywillin ability togeta Samuel Goldwyn Films Harvard Square Rossi shooting director Andrew “Ivory Tower” alsohopethatpolicymakers jobandtopaybacktheir NewYork City-based degree. Hopefully, frequent contributor frequent

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friends. Thetwo-dayaffairwillbepacked and more importantly, someofyourbest guests stars,distinguishedhonorees, ises tobeaweekendfilledwithnotables, ington, D.C.,October24-25.Thisprom- 39th AnniversaryGalaweekendinWash- in thenation’s capital. before movingnextyearto anothervenue Reserve yourticketstodayforNIAF’s they bringtothecelebration. you knowtheenergy andfun you were atlastyear’s Gala, Ambassador JoePiscopo!If radio host,NIAFCelebrity and actor, entertainerand Bartiromo andcomedian Global MarketsEditorMaria dais, FoxNewsanchorand NIAF’s dynamicduoonthe the GalaAwards Dinnerwill second yearofcohosting They’re Back! Returning fortheir Returning Insider to register online,visitwww.niaf.org/gala. or [email protected]. Formore informationand tion, contactJerryJonesat202-387-0600 programs. Forticketsorsponsor informa- black-tie GalaDinner. and conferences, culminating withNIAF’s tastings, asneak-preview filmscreening, with receptions, entertainment, wine Proceeds benefitNIAF’s educational Kenneth RictorPhotography /61 10:24 PM 9/16/14 Kenneth RictorPhotography Celebration! Insider Kenneth RictorPhotography Kenneth RictorPhotography 43_masdrFl1.nd69 24332_Ambassador_Fall14.indd Gala registration pageat www.niaf.org/gala. to thepublic.We’re expectingafullhouse,somakeyourreservations now onthe evening youwon’t wantto miss!Dress iscocktailattire. Thisticketedevent is open chance towin. at NIAF’s CasinoNightfeaturingfantasticandfunraffleitemseveryonewillhavea including newonesfrom its latestalbum“Blow”guestswilldancethenightaway! rock ‘n’roll, simmeringsoul,edgyjazzandswing.Whilethebandperformssongs, the legendaryLouisPrima)whosesoundincludesboisterous bigband,swaggering rable LouisPrimaJr. andTheWitnesses,aneight-pieceband(ledbythesonof “The WildestComestoWashington” CasinoNight!Onstagewillbetheincompa- BallroomFriday nightparty!JoinusonOctober25attheHiltonInternational for The WildestComestoWashington” of restaurantdining and aMikePiazza- a brandnewVespa Casino Nightraffle prizes rangefrom to aweek’s worth Relive theglorydays1960sVegas andpartywithusallnight!Thisisonewild Enjoy openbarandheavyhorsd’oeuvres, plusplentyofactionatthetables True totradition,NIAF39thAnniversaryGalaWeekend willkickoffwithabig and atriptoItaly signed baseball! Free andopentothepublic. refreshments availablethroughout theday. by recording yourfamilymemories.Light legacy footprintatNIAFHeadquarters headquarters renovations. Leavea Centerandother new NIAFLearning an OpenHouse!We’ll beunveilingthe Embassy intheNation’s Capital,for NIAF Headquarters Open Houseat Headquarters, your Italian American Headquarters, yourItalianAmerican Join usonFriday, October24,atNIAF CasinoNight! Kenneth RictorPhotography Insider Ambassador Kenneth RictorPhotography /61 10:25 PM 9/16/14 69 WWW.NIAF.ORG Insider NIAF Central…The All-New NIAF Expo! Enjoy the familiar tastes, sights, mingle and feel at home during the NIAF and sounds of Italian American life and Gala Weekend! Just a sampling of our mingle among the Italian and Italian NIAF Central presenters includes Mike’s American exhibitors at NIAF Central… Deli – The Original Arthur Avenue Italian the all-new NIAF Expo! Throughout Deli, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, genealogy the day on Saturday, October 24, from consultant Roots in the Boot, The Italian 9 a.m.-5 p.m., enjoy live music, food, Garden Project, Oro Catering, igourmet, drinks, coffee, Italian presentations, and Uncle Giuseppe, Lavazza, plus several opportunities to learn about Italian dual authors, stock-car racer Dina Parise; citizenship, genealogy, language, travel, and an exhibition from Lombardia, products and, of course, what’s new at NIAF’s 2015 Region of Honor! Check the National Italian American Foundation! our website at www.niaf.org/gala for an NIAF Central is the place to meet, up-to-date list of exhibitors. Kenneth Rictor Photography Kenneth Rictor Photography

NIAF Kenneth Rictor Photography Thank You Lunch catered by Special Screening of Mike’s Deli “The Italian Americans” of Arthur Avenue NIAF has partnered with WETA Public Television in Join us for an old-fashioned sand- Washington, D.C., to give you a sneak preview of the up- wich lunch provided by our partners at coming documentary series, “THE ITALIAN AMERICANS,” the world-famous Mike’s Deli, direct from which will air on PBS in February 2015. Join us to view Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, N.Y.! As a special film clips from this extraordinary series, narrated way of saying thank you to our support- by acclaimed actor Stanley Tucci, which tells the story of ers and friends, NIAF guests will receive how Italian immigrants challenged the notion of the Amer- a ticket for this complementary lunch on ican melting pot. The screening will be followed by a Q&A Saturday afternoon. session with the series’ filmmakers, including award-win- ning writer and producer John Maggio, the film’s compan- ion book author Maria Laurino, and on-screen talent! This event is free and open to the public.

Reserve Your Room Now at The Washington Hilton NIAF will be hosting its 39th Anniversary Gala weekend once again at the Washington Hilton, one of the premier hotels in the nation’s capital, located at 1919 Connecticut Ave. NW, in Washington, D.C. Join the rest of your friends and support our efforts by booking your room(s) within our room block at the Washington Hilton for some of the best rates in town. Book your reservation at www.niaf.org/hilton or

WWW.NIAF.ORG call the Hilton directly at 202-483-3000 and refer to the “NIAF room block.” This year you will receive lower room rates and other benefits for booking your

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- menu willreflectLombardia. October. TheGalaDinner’s ambianceand host ExpoMilano2015fromMaythrough and sparklingwines.In2015,Milanwill historical sites,northernItaliancuisine Maggiore, ComoandGarda—andboasts south, itishometoItaly’s beautifullakes— to thenorthandEmilia-Romagna try. BorderedbytheAlpsandSwitzerland worldwide forfashion,businessandindus- affluent regions,Lombardiaisrenowned Italy’s northernmost,mostpopulatedand out theredcarpetforLombardia!Oneof Dinner! Thiscomingyear, we’llberolling NIAF RegionofHonorattheGalaAwards NIAF willbeofficiallyannouncingits2015 Region ofHonor—Lombardia This isanafterpartynottobe missed! featuring livemusicandspirited sing-alongs. in themostfamousItalianparty inAmerica, ty! Untieyourblacktieafterthe Galaandjoin won’t wanttomissTheNIAFAfterHoursPar Yogi Berraputit.Latenightersandpartiers And WhentheGala’s Over… Kenneth Rictor Photography the Galaregistration pageatwww.niaf.org. reservations nowtothisticketedeventat We’re expectingafullhousesomakeyour winesfromal andmodern across Italy. leads youthrough aspectrumoftradition- tasting asaknowledgeablesommelier Annual WineTasting! “Itain’t over‘tilit’s over!”asthegreat Join usforthisincredibly popular

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NIAF New York Gala The ballroom at the legendary Cip- riani 42nd Street in New York City was packed for another highly successful NIAF springtime bash on April 3. More than 500 guests attending the sold-out event celebrated their heritage and cul- ture, and the Italian American community. The evening kicked off with a recep- “Food is tion featuring Italy’s own Bellini cocktail. the common From the podium, NIAF’s Chairman denominator Joseph V. Del Raso welcomed guests of our lives,” and honorees. He gave special recogni- (L to R) Anthony J. Sartor, Chairman and CEO of PS&S; said Gala honoree tion to representatives from the University John A. Sartor, President and COO of PS&S; Gala hon- Mary Ann Esposito. of Maryland which was recently award- oree Frank Libutti, CEO and President of PS&S; and ed the NIAF Ernest L. Pellegri grant of Jack Jacobs, Colonel (ret.) Army and recipient of $500,000 to advance the study of Roman Medal of Honor. antiquity and its legacy in America. As guests dined on lovely presen- Gala honoree tations of Italian cuisine (Burrata with Joseph Brancato marinated pear tomatoes and micro and NIAF President basil, Wagyu strip loin steak with herb John M. Viola melange sauce…), mistress of ceremo- nies Alexis Christoforous, a CBS news correspondent, began the award ceremo- NIAF ny by thanking Gala chairman and NIAF Chairman Board member Gerard S. LaRocca. She Joseph V. then introduced the four distinguished Del Raso honorees: Joseph Brancato of the global design firm Gensler; Carmine Di Sibio of EY (Ernst & Young LLP); Mary Ann NIAF Board member Esposito, renowned chef and television Robert Allegrini and culinary personality; and Lt. Gen. USMC Paolo Pedrazzini, (ret.) Frank Libutti of PS&S Global LLC. NIAF Board Genereal Manager While each honoree spoke of members of the Hilton family, heritage and Italy, Lt. Gen. Libutti Gerard S. Sorrento Palace, in summed up the evening for all the hon- LaRocca and Sorrento, Italy orees: “Clearly, Italian Americans have Louis E. Tosi, imprinted their values and talents on the and singer very fabric of our country!” Michael NIAF’s President John M. Viola got Barimo in the last word, speaking passionately background about the Italian American community. “If everyone goes out and shares the expe- rience you had tonight with your Italian American friends and family, it makes us a stronger community, a more prosper- ous neighborhood and a more supportive family,” he said. “That is how we will keep our culture alive.” Louis Prima Jr. and The Witnesses, an eight-piece, brass-infused, swing band, closed out the evening’s festivities WWW.NIAF.ORG Karen Tanzola, her cousin and NIAF Executive performing some of their famous songs, Vice President Marie Garibaldi, and Agatha La Malva including “Jump, Jive, and Wail” and Vorsanger “Just a Giglio.” Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses

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Photos by Elissa Ruffino and Katie Rictor Elissa Ruffino Riccardo Chioni LaRocca andMarkValenteIII with NIAFBoardmembersGerardS. NIAF ViceChairmanGabrielA.Battista Golf ResortinLitchfieldPark,Ariz.,the4 Teeing OffforNIAF with speciallyprepared NIAFpackets. dent JohnM.Viola andstaffersgreeted golfers the NIAF-sponsored hole,FoundationPresi- ers tookontheresort’s famedGoldCourse.At gotanearlyshotgunstartasplay- tournament ed byChairmanEmeritusJerryColangelo,the of Italianandseafoodspecialties. ers managerDanMattingly, enjoyingabuffet baseball legendTommy Lasorda andDodg- tertaining more than300guests,including Live—Frank, DinoandSammystylists—en- before withaperformancebyTheRatPack entertainment. Festivitieskickedoffthenight porters forafullweekendoflinks,foodand attracted celebrities,sponsorsandsup- Annual NIAFGolfTournament onMarch 15 Chairman SalvatoreM.Salibello Chairman Emeritus,withNIAFVice Honoree FrankJ.Guarini,NIAF Patricia deStacyHarrison. presents awardtoNIAFViceChair ASILM PresidentDr. Under thesunnyskiesatWigwam The next morning, againgenerouslyThe nextmorning, host- LucioCaputo NIAF Leaders and culturalorganizations. and charitable,educational involvement incivicaffairs Medal ofMeritforhis received theASILMGrand U.S. Congressman Guarini communications. Former work inmediaand Merit forherdistinguished with theGrandAward of Harrison waspresented for PublicBroadcasting, CEO oftheCorporation City onFebruary20. Annual GalainNewYork Frank J.Guariniatits48th NIAF ChairmanEmeritus de StacyHarrisonand and Board memberPatricia Vice International Chairman of Merithonored NIAF of theItalianLegions ASILM HonorsTwo Newscaster RickD’Amico LaCava, JerryColangelo,andFox10 Fox 10NewsSportsAnchorJude The president and The AmericanSociety th

MLB legendTommy Lasorda NIAF ChairmanEmeritusJerryColangeloand

with CameronKohn Rat Packentertainers Rosa welcomesthefirstarrivalof day. the publicforaSaintJoseph’s Table. Above, NIAFBoardmemberDr. honored withafeasteveryMarch19. This year, NIAFopenedits doorsto Saint Joseph,oneofthemostbeloved saintsamongItalian-Americans,is NIAF ChairmanIlCircoloManoftheYear NIAF ViceChairmanSalvatoreM.Salibello Raso, NIAFGeneralCounselArthurJ.Furia,PresidentJohnM.Viola,and NIAF BoardmemberJohnF. Joseph M.DellaRattaandVincentViola,NIAFTreasurer RobertE.Carlucci, ments. RepresentingNIAFattheeventwere(LtoR):Boardmembers ly toanindividualwhopromotesItalianculturethroughspecialaccomplish- The BreakersinPalmBeach,Fla.,onMarch2.awardispresentedannual- Chairman JosephV. Il Circolo,theItalianCulturalSocietyofPalmBeaches,honoredNIAF DelRaso,Esq.as“ManoftheYear” atitsannualgala NIAF ChairmanJosephV. Tommy Lasorda,FeleciaRotelliniand Dr. NIAF PresidentJohnM.Viola,Boardmember Sentinel Trust Co.andCommitFoundation JohnP. Scarpa,NIAFChairmanandhonoreeJosephV. Rosa,andAnthonyDeToto ofthe Carrie Bradburn/LucienCapehartPhotographyInc.

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73 WWW.NIAF.ORG Insider Public Policy Luncheon on Capitol Hill At the NIAF Frank J. Guarini Public Policy Luncheon at the U. S. Capitol on April 10, former U.S. Ambassador to Italy and Senior Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of State David H. Thorne gave the keynote address reflecting on his time in Italy and the Italian-American ties. Introduced by NIAF Executive Vice President John F. Calvelli to guests that included members of Congress, government officials, and business Anna Lawton and Lorenzo Montanari, and community leaders, Thorne called Italy the Executive Director of Property Rights United States’ “most reliable ally in Europe,” Alliance adding that “Italy and America have a long history of working together…this

Photos by Don Oldenburg relationship is really important to us.” Former U.S. Ambassador to Italy David H. Thorne

NIAF Executive Vice President John F. NIAF Board member Mark Valente III and former U.S. Ambassador NIAF President John M. Viola and NIAF Area Calvelli and U.S. Representative John Mica to Italy David H. Thorne Coordinator Charles Gueli NIAF Executive Vice President John F. Calvelli, NIAF Board member Mark Valente III, former U.S. Ambassador to Italy David H. Thorne, NIAF Board member and former Congressman Mike Ferguson, and NIAF President John M. Viola Festa Italiano Milwaukee

NIAF was a proud sponsor of Milwaukee’s annual Festa Italiano, July 18-20, when the motto is “It Feels Good to be Italian!” The three-day celebration was filled with Italian entertainment, traditional Italian food, a variety of wines and spirits, Italian heritage, fun attractions and lakeside fireworks. Left: A casual replica of Michelangelo’s masterpiece “David” greets the crowds Nino! Bread and Chocolate at Festa Italiano. Below: NIAF Board member Robert Allegrini with On May 9, Hollywood honored the late great Italian actor the Italian Community Center’s President Gina Spang and Vice Nino Manfredi at a gala screening of the classic film President Giuseppe Vella, organizers of Festa Italiano. “Bread and Chocolate” at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The screening featured the restored version of the film that made the actor an international star. The week-long, NIAF-sponsored event “Nino!” was presented by the Manfredi family and organized by Dalia Events, Onni and the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles, Italian Film Commission, Cineteca Bologna, Centro Speriementale di Cinematografia and

WWW.NIAF.ORG Cineteca Nationale. Above: NIAF Regional Vice President Marcella Leonetti-Tyler (right) and NIAF Area Coordinator Doug DeLuca with Los Angeles journalist and “Nino!”

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Photos by Don Oldenburg threw afewbocceballs. the IACD,snackedonhorsd’oeuvres and Claudio Bisogniero andothermembersof Italy’s AmbassadortotheUnitedStates Congressional Delegation,alongwith Pascrell, co-chairsoftheItalianAmerican Pat TiberiandU.S.Representative Bill Venable LLPwhere U.S.Representativ damper onthereception attheofficesof Washington, D.C.Butthatdidn’t puta retreated indoorsonarainyeveningin gressional BocceTournament onceagain Lido CivicClubScholarship in Nation’s Capital Bocce Tournament sentatives VirginiaFox,BillPascrellandPatTiberi NIAF BoardmemberMarkValenteIIIandU.S.repre- Francesco Isgropresentedthecheck attheEmbassyofItaly. Scholarship ReceptionandDinneron June 19.LidoClubPresident Italian Americanstudentsduringthe3rd annualLidoCivicClub NIAF, awarded$50,000 inundergraduatecollegescholarshipsto The LidoCivicClubofWashington,D.C., inconjunctionwith On May29,NIAF’s 2 nd AnnualCon- White, ManagingPartneratRoberti+White NIAF PresidentJohnM.ViolawithRichard Fucsia Nissoli with ItalianMemberofParliament Italy’s AmbassadorClaudioBisogniero

Photo by Elissa Ruffino Director ofProgramsGabriellaMileti Club ofWashington,D.C.,andNIAF Justice andPresidentoftheLidoCivic Counsel attheU.S.Departmentof Francesco Isgro,SeniorLitigation

points counting Bill Pascrell Congressmen At the28 McBride andNIAFViceChairmanLouisJ.Freeh. Below: NIAFChairmanJosephV. the successesandcontributionsofrecipients. and thelegacytheyleftbehind,whilecelebrating the contributionsmadetoAmericabyimmigrants homage totheimmigrantexperienceandhonors Bevacqua McBride(Left).TheMedalofHonorpays to NIAFBoardmembersMariaBartiromoandAnita zations presentedtheEllisIslandMedalofHonor on May10,TheNationalCoalitionofEthnicOrgani- Ceremony inthehistoricGreatHallonEllisIsland, Ellis IslandAwards th AnnualEllisIslandMedalofHonor

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75 WWW.NIAF.ORG Insider Mission to Italy: NIAF Board Members Travel to Campania During the last week of June, NIAF to Italy.” The purpose: To build cultural leadership, including Chairman Joseph bridges by bringing together board mem- V. Del Raso, President John M. Viola, bers, business leaders and local govern- and the executive committee, traveled ment officials to discuss key issues influ- to Campania—NIAF’s 2014 Region of encing cultural, economic and diplomatic Honor—on the Board’s annual “Mission relations between our two nations. Photos by Elena Tosana

While in Naples, the NIAF Board contingent (above) meet with the U.S. Consulate. (Left) NIAF Chairman Joseph V. Del Raso and U.S. Consul General of Naples Colombia A.

Barrosse. Photos by Gabriella Mileti During the Mission to Italy, the delegation visited the Casa Famiglia “Salvatore Rosa” in the city of Bellona, province of Caserta, to donate a three- acre parcel of olive groves gifted to the NIAF by the Salvatore Rosa family. Above: NIAF Chairman Joseph V. Del Raso, President John M. Viola, Board member John P. Rosa, and NIAF’s executive commit- tee meet with the facility’s Founder and President Antonio Randino of HelPeople Foundation ONLUS and others at Casa Famiglia, which assists abused and orphaned children. Right: NIAF President John M. Viola tours the facilities at Casa Famiglia “Salvatore Rosa.” Photos by Gabriella Mileti Photos by Gabriella Mileti The NIAF board of At the Museo di Capodimonte directors kicked off in Naples, NIAF board members their Naples visit with and guests were escorted dinner at the new throughout the museum prior “Eccellenze Campane,” to the gala evening. a multi-restaurant The Museo di and food marketplace Capodimonte is one featuring only the best of the most important products from the region of Campania. Above: Cin Cin! NIAF museums in Italy. Here, President John M. Viola, NIAF Regional Vice President for South- NIAF Board Member ern Italy Alfonso Ruffo, and NIAF Chairman Joseph V. Del Raso Joseph Della Ratta, raise their glasses to NIAF! Sheila Bechert and NIAF friend Sue Leone admire one of the precious busts at the museum.

Joseph V. Del Raso Photos by Gabriella Mileti and John M. Viola, At the Museo di Capodimonte in Naples, the with the chef of setting of the gala commemorating the Two

WWW.NIAF.ORG Ristorante Rosiello Sicilies in America Foundation: NIAF President at an evening’s John M. Viola, NIAF Chairman Joseph V. Del feast in Naples Raso, Princess Beatrice di Borbone delle Due

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Photo by Carlo Piccolo JohnP. Photos byGabriellaMileti Rosa Photo by Carlo Piccolo history behind the Roman theaterin The localguide explaining the Posillipo. the VillaMassalimoncellofactoryinSorrento. NIAF Boardmembersandfriendsona privatetourof Aliberti andNIAFPresidentJohnM.Viola NIAF ChairmanJosephV. presents a Photo by Carlo Piccolo During a Photos by Gabriella Mileti sphere ofstandinginaRomantheaterPosillipo. NIAF BoardMembersandfriendssoakintheatmo- Photo by Carlo Piccolo Mario AttanasiooftheHiltonHotelinSorrento. Fortunata inSorrentoposebeforedinnerhostedby NIAF BoardmembersandfriendsatVillaSanta stopattheNaplesmayor’s office,a commemorativeplaqueofthecityNaplesto DelRaso,alongwithassessorMonia Insider Ambassador culturalassessor

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WWW.NIAF.ORG Insider Calendar NIAF AND PERILLO TOURS MARK YOUR CALENDARS Celebrating 70 years of excellence in travel to Italy! Perillo Tours: An NIAF is offering the following NIAF Ambassador Peter F. Italian American Institution! Perillo Tours was born in 1945 when Italian special events in the coming Secchia Voyage of Discovery American immigrant Joseph Perillo opened a small storefront under months. For more information, Program Applications the Third Avenue El in the Bronx. Perillo Tours was continued by Mario visit niaf.org. Date: November 1, 2014— Perillo (better known as “Mr. Italy”), who perfected the art of affordable available online for 2015 at luxury travel programs to Italy and developed a strong awareness of OCTOBER 2014 www.niaf.org/voyageofdiscovery the Italian American community. NIAF 39th Anniversary Contact: Gabriella Mileti at Awards Gala Weekend 202-939-3116 or Presently under the direction of third-generation CEO Steve Perillo, the at the Washington [email protected] company remains committed to creating unforgettable journeys to Italy Hilton Hotel through Perillo Tours’ fully escorted tours, Perillo Tours custom groups Date: October 24-25, 2014 Frank J. Guarini/NIAF Media and ItalyVacations.com. Contact: Jerry Jones at Forum in Philadelphia 202-939-3102 or Date: November 18, 2014 [email protected] NIAF and WETA will introduce the upcoming documentary NOVEMBER 2014 series “The Italian Americans,” NIAF Scholarship scheduled to air on PBS in Applications February, 2015 Date: November 1, 2014— Location: PBS Station, WHYY, 150 available online for 2015-2016 North 6th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. at www.niaf.org/scholarships Contact: Elissa Ruffino at Contact: Gabriella Mileti at 202-939-3106 or [email protected] 202-939-3116 or [email protected]

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19 Rice shapedpasta 17 Thinnest typeoflong pasta 15 Worms 14 Flattened spaghetti 12 Bow tie 11 7 Similar toravioli,usuallystuffedwith 5 Thick spaghettitypepastawithhole 4 Named afterthedevicetocutpastainAbruzzo 3 Similar topennebutwithoutridges 1 Bent tubes DOWN cheese andvegetables running throughcenter To cut PASTA HEAVEN PASTA Italian American Style By Leon J. Radomile / www.leonradomile.com Solution DOWN 1 Macaroni 3 Mostaccioli 4 Spaghetti alla chitarra 5 Bucatini 7 Tortelloni 11 Tagliatelle 12 Farfalle 14 Linguine 15 Vermicelli 17 Capellini 19 Orzo

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