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Does the World’s Only Gelato University Offer the Coolest Diploma in Italy?

by Alex Sakalis | Tue, 10/03/2023 - 06:24

Bologna is known for many things — food, porticoes, medieval towers — but the world’s first and only Gelato University, currently celebrating its 20-year…

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A Short Guide to Italy’s Most Iconic Industrial Ice Creams

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 08/19/2021 - 01:00

It may sound like blasphemy in a country celebrated for its artisanal gelato, but sometimes you may find yourself in a city or beach bar with only the…

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Che caldo! Discover Italy’s Favorite Frozen Treats

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 07/15/2021 - 12:02

When temperatures soar (and they do soar in Italy in summer - at times almost unbearably because of the combination of heat and humidity), what’s better than…

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Italy to Consider Making Air-Pumped Gelato Illegal Under New Law

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 05/05/2021 - 03:35

A draft bill currently under examination by the Italian Senate aims to safeguard and protect artisanal gelato, a symbol of Italian gastronomic excellence…

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Hands holding gelato cones in front of Colosseum in Rome Italy

Have Fun Making Gelato At Home

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 04/08/2020 - 04:54

It looks like we’re all turning into chefs these days, churning out bread, pizza, handmade pasta, and more - at least here in Italy. Well, there’s one more…

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Sergio Dondoli gelato chef with a tray of gelato cups

The Best Gelato in Italy: Save These Recommendations

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 09/12/2019 - 00:00

At ITALY Magazine, we’re always in search of good gelato, our favorite treat. One gelato guide we refer to for the top gelaterie and gelato trends in…

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A dish from the Gelato D’Essai bistrot in Rome

The First ‘Gelato Restaurant’ is in Rome

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 05/28/2019 - 03:00

If you have a passion for gelato, then you may want to check Gelato D’Essai da Geppy Sferra, a new gelato bistro in Rome, in the outlying Centocelle…

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How to Tell if the Gelato You’re Eating is Truly Artisanal

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 12/06/2018 - 13:41

On Monday, I attended, as part of the jury, the Emilia-Romagna edition of the Gelato Festival Italian Challenge, a ‘gelato competition,’ organized by MO.CA.…

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Our Favorite ITALY Magazine Summer Recipes

by Silvia Donati | Sat, 07/21/2018 - 05:02

We’ve selected some of our favorite recipes from the magazine for these hot summer days. What’s your favorite? Any of your own recipes you'd like to share with…

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