tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052410798091341692024-03-18T13:57:32.226-04:00CiaoDC.comKeeping you up to date on all things Italian in the D.C. area - everything from restaurants and delis, to cultural events and places to learn and practice Italian. Buon Divertimento!Italiana82http://www.blogger.com/profile/09497979295474025331noreply@blogger.comBlogger306125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605241079809134169.post-72531742293404512572024-02-13T22:35:00.001-05:002024-02-13T22:43:26.446-05:00Escape to Verona for True Love this SeasonNow that's Amore! Escape to Verona this Valentine's Day with Romeo & Juliet in The Shakespeare Theatre's stage-to-screen film production at the Klein Theatre. Get 25% off tickets by using code CIAO25 exclusively for friends of CiaoDC.Plus, get the perfect pasta recipe for your amore! Tickets, recipe and CiaoDC News Here!CiaoDChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190288374721467450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605241079809134169.post-8137726293207869422023-04-22T13:17:00.002-04:002023-04-22T13:17:54.041-04:00A Taste of Italy comes to Kensington, MD Sunday at the 16th Annual Kensington Day of the Book Festival!Two Washington, D.C. Italian Food Icons, Joe Ferruggio and Amy Riolo, will appear at The 16th Annual Kensington Day of the Book Festival offering book signings, meet and greets and cooking demonstrations this Sunday, April 23, 2023. Event is Free and open to public. Enjoy the return of the festival in the heart of historic Kensington, MD and be charmed and dined all day! CiaoDC CiaoDChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190288374721467450noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605241079809134169.post-80515450551065689392023-01-12T10:25:00.002-05:002023-01-13T10:12:23.154-05:00CiaoDC's Private Tour of Vittore Carpaccio at the National Gallery of Art Discover the masterpieces of Venetian Renaissance Artist, Vittore Carpaccio presented in the first retrospective outside of Italy during a private one-hour tour at the National Gallery of Art on Tuesday, January 17, 1:00 p.m. Led by Senior Lecturer, David Gariff. A leading figure in the art of Renaissance Venice, Vittore Carpaccio (c. 1460/1466-1525/1526) is bestCiaoDChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190288374721467450noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605241079809134169.post-64498833537831006722022-11-13T19:53:00.001-05:002022-11-22T09:55:02.074-05:00The new Italian American Museum of DC and Holy Rosary Church Tour Fall Series Launch!CiaoDC Invites you to a special fall tour launch of the new Italian American Museum of Washington, D.C. (IAMDC) Tour series on Wednesday, November 16, 11-12:30 at 395 1/2 3rd and F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. Discover the rich history and amazing contributions of Italian Americans with special focus on the contributions here in the Washington, D.C. area. A 90-minute tour will be CiaoDChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190288374721467450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605241079809134169.post-53217507526004891932021-12-26T13:07:00.024-05:002021-12-27T19:21:58.569-05:00Buon Natale e Felice di Anno Nuovo! Buon Natale!! The Christmas Season is truly the merriest time of year for my family. Growing up in an Italian American family at Christmas was magical. Christmas Eve was the star of the season. Traditionally we would gather to celebrate The Feast of the Seven Fishes or "Festa dei Sette Pesci." Fish only is to be served. This tradition honors the CiaoDChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190288374721467450noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605241079809134169.post-78417789065189416152021-05-13T15:25:00.000-04:002021-05-13T15:25:18.516-04:00CiaoDC Walking Tours Coming Soon! CiaoDC Walking Tours are coming to a city near you! Enjoy DC Italian Style with highlights of the Italian influences in our Nation's Capital. Learn about the Italian-ness of each historical site; the architectural artisans and the culture that built Washington, DC. Art passes and private tours; walking sightseeing tours and Taste of Italy events will be in full swing this Spring and Summer.CiaoDChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190288374721467450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605241079809134169.post-47916395708925188052021-04-28T12:25:00.008-04:002021-04-28T15:41:05.537-04:00CiaoDC Collaborates with Terra Foods for Festa Della Mamma!The Mothers Day Boutique Box "is personalized high quality (imported Italian foods) especially for CiaoDC!" - Sabbia AuritiListen to CiaoDC Chat with Terra Food's Founder & President, Sabbia Auriti Celebrate Mamma the Italian way! This Mother's Day (Festa Della Mamma) CiaoDC has created a boutique box packed with Italian imported delicacies as a perfect escape to CiaoDChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190288374721467450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605241079809134169.post-30889033004653967832021-04-25T18:26:00.000-04:002021-04-25T18:26:36.055-04:00Pop Up Mothers Day Gift Italian Style!Celebrate Mamma the Italian way! This Mother's Day (Festa Della Mamma) CiaoDC has created a boutique box packed with Italian imported delicacies as a perfect escape to Italy. Give the gift of Italy while dining al fresco with the family! Festa Della Mamma Boutique Box: The box includes: Olive Oil, antipasto, cured Italian ham, cheese, dessert, bread and CiaoDChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190288374721467450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605241079809134169.post-55499186047024980702020-05-05T13:05:00.002-04:002020-05-05T13:05:15.898-04:00Virtual Tour of Raphael and His Circle at The National Gallery of Art!
The National Gallery of Art is offering a virtual tour of Raphael and His Circle. CiaoDC will be hosting a live event upon the reopening of The National Gallery of Art. In the interim, enjoy tour in the comfort of your own! Start tour here.CiaoDChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190288374721467450noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605241079809134169.post-33167272071778351982020-05-05T10:20:00.001-04:002020-05-05T13:00:44.800-04:00Mias and Lenas Open for Curbside Dining and Delivery on King Street!
It was a gorgeous day in Alexandria, VA yesterday and my girls and I wanted to enjoy a jaunt around the water in Old Town with some curbside flavors. Luckily, our favorite pizza joint was open for business with creative bar; restaurant and carryout options for hungry folks like us! Alexandria Restaurant Partners (ARP) have reopened Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap and CiaoDChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190288374721467450noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605241079809134169.post-45154019656028293722020-04-08T14:29:00.000-04:002020-04-08T14:57:18.344-04:00Spartans and Olympians Family Owned Greek & Italian Make Your Own Meal Kits to Go!
Pizza Kits include Dough, cheese, and tomatoe sauce
with pizza making instructions
The family owned duo Olympians (Kingtowne) and Spartans (Burke) is a trusted go to for family meals since its inception in 1995 by the Sarantis family. Authentic Greek, Italian and American specialties are made to order daily.
Now you can pick up Easter Platters; Gyro Kits and Pizza Making kits CiaoDChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190288374721467450noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605241079809134169.post-55837569768455128282020-04-05T12:52:00.002-04:002020-04-05T12:52:15.699-04:00Dolci Gelati Pints Curbside!
Springtime means one thing in Washington, DC - Gelato! Now you can enjoy it in the comfort of your home with curbside pick up of Dolci Gelati Pints. Dolci Gelati is an artisan gelato company founded by our friend and Pastry Chef, Gianluigi Dellaccio in Washington, DC in 2006. As a native of Naples, Dellaccio uses an authentic Italian recipe that has been in his family for CiaoDChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190288374721467450noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605241079809134169.post-82281517159729425742020-04-02T17:14:00.000-04:002020-04-02T17:14:13.411-04:00Escape to Clifton for Italian Cuisine, Wine and Nature While Social Distancing!
Living just a short distance from Clifton, VA I love escaping to this countryside of winding, rolling hills, colorful barns and horses and old town charm. Just at the end of the journey you'll find a vintage main street treasure filled with antique shops, artisanal boutiques, cafes, restaurants, an old ice cream depot and an old town railroad station. When the world seems out of our CiaoDChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190288374721467450noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605241079809134169.post-63830564022276374882020-04-01T17:03:00.001-04:002020-04-01T17:05:08.418-04:00Dinner and Toilet Paper to Go Per Favore!
The Italian Place in Old Town has your back - literally, with dinner to go and a roll of toilet paper (while supplies last) as an appreciation of your support! Now, that's Italian! Curb-side service will bring you everything from Italian subs, salads and pastas to lavazza coffee, soups, specialty dinners and desserts. Order at outside kiosks, online or by phone and pickCiaoDChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190288374721467450noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605241079809134169.post-54451082469827675632020-03-31T11:49:00.002-04:002020-03-31T11:49:57.347-04:00Chefs/Cafes and Restaurants Bringing Italian Cuisine to Your Fingertips and Doorsteps
"Sharing a meal is an essential part of our culture and service to our DC community is the foundation that our restaurants are built upon. During these turbulent times, we are extending our offerings to serve the DC, Maryland and Virginia community..." - Masseria
In moments of crisis, sharing a meal with a loved one is oh so important - especially if you are Italian! CiaoDC has your grabCiaoDChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190288374721467450noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605241079809134169.post-57421090055473888612020-03-10T13:57:00.002-04:002020-03-31T11:00:26.121-04:00Gallery Tour Postponed upon opening of The National Gallery of Art!
Bella Italia Gallery Tour
Featuring Two Italian Tours at The National Gallery of Art
Raphael & His Circle &
The Masterpieces of The Italian Galleries
POSTPONED UPON OPENING of THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART. CONTACT promotions@ciaodc.com for more information.
Indulge in Italian Art with CiaoDC at the National Gallery of Art featuring two CiaoDChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190288374721467450noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605241079809134169.post-30131757479968128132020-02-22T12:22:00.001-05:002020-03-02T20:03:00.193-05:00Raphael and His Circle at The National Gallery of Art!
Raphael and His Circle is on display at The National Gallery of Art now through June 14, 2020. This brilliant and quaint exhibit features four of the artist's drawings with additional drawings by Raphael's closest followers -- Giulio Romano, Perino delVaga, and Polidoro da Caravaggio.
In commemoration of the five-hundredth anniversary of Raphael's premature death at ageCiaoDChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190288374721467450noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605241079809134169.post-50894996622710302082020-01-19T09:10:00.001-05:002020-01-28T08:50:02.080-05:00Comedy of Venice Promises Laughs, Masks and Good Italian Theatre by John Morogiello
"A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book. - Irish Proverb "If our theatre can't provide the one, we will certainly give you the other." - John Morogiello, President/Artistic DirectorBest Medicine RepCiaoDC Chats with President and Artistic Director of Best Medicine Rep Theatre, John Morogiello on his latest production, Comedy of Venice opening on CiaoDChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190288374721467450noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605241079809134169.post-90105468878906453442019-12-13T10:51:00.000-05:002019-12-13T10:51:42.458-05:00Celebrate Christmas at the Italian Church in Washington, DC
To be Italian in the Washington, DC metro area one must frequent the only Italian Church in town, Holy Rosary Church. My husband and I were blessed to be married in this beautiful jewel and both of our girls were baptized here. Step inside this Italian masterpiece of mosaics, carvings and frescoes and immediately escape to bell'Italia. The warmth, authenticity and history of CiaoDChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190288374721467450noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605241079809134169.post-45526302843006414662019-10-30T13:35:00.002-04:002019-10-30T13:41:13.670-04:00NIAF's 44th Annual Gala Chair, Joe Lonardo Shares Gala Highlights with CiaoDC!
CiaoDC chats with The National Italian American Foundation’s Board Member and Gala Chair, Joe Lonardo on the 44th Annual Gala coming to Washington, DC this weekend November 1st-3rd at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. Learn about Celebrity Dinners; Expo Italia events; Gala honorees and more! Listen to interview here.
Join NIAF at the premiere celebration of the CiaoDChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190288374721467450noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605241079809134169.post-71232938354631533742019-10-25T11:23:00.001-04:002019-10-25T11:32:05.926-04:00Celebrity Chef, Author, TV-Host Mary Ann Esposito Gets Cooking in Washington this Fall!
CiaoDC Chats with Mary Ann Esposito on cooking in Washington, DC this Fall; Culinary Tours in Italy and Recipes for the holidays! Listen here. Enjoy the delicious recipes of the longest running cooking show, Ciao Italia with TV Host, Mary Ann Esposito at "An Evening with Mary Ann Esposito, " during the 44th Annual National Italian American Foundation's (NIAF) Gala weekend. CiaoDChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190288374721467450noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605241079809134169.post-74224447047950263662019-10-01T14:03:00.001-04:002019-10-01T14:05:49.286-04:00Join CiaoDC's Verrocchio Tour & Lunch at National Gallery of Art!
Verrocchio Tour & Lunch:
Take a lunch break to Renaissance Florence, Italy with CiaoDC as we explore the masterpieces of Sculptor and Painter Andrea Del Verrocchio (c.1435-1488.) Private guided tour and Italian box lunch offered. Prices vary, limited registration and more information here.
About the Artist
Verrocchio dazzled Florence with his mastery of one medium after CiaoDChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190288374721467450noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605241079809134169.post-38830249871147533352019-09-16T13:04:00.002-04:002019-09-17T11:35:07.579-04:00Pasta and Wine Tasting Highlights at The Italian Place!
The Italian Place hosted another Taste of Italy event on Sunday, September 15, 3-5 offering Southern Italian Wines and Pasta in Box sampling with RED, WHITE and GREEN sauces! Patrons enjoyed house-made sauces of marinara, alfredo and pesto with sparkling, crisp white and robust red wines. It was a beautiful afternoon at The Italian Place and looking forward to next months CiaoDChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190288374721467450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605241079809134169.post-82119975949343863952019-07-29T16:13:00.002-04:002019-07-29T16:15:32.636-04:00"La Dolci Vita" Desserts, Wine and Coffee Tasting at The Italian Place
Live "La Dolci Vita," this summer with dessert, wine and coffee tasting at The Italian Place, Sunday, August 18, 3-5pm. FREE. 621 Wythe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. CiaoDChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190288374721467450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-605241079809134169.post-14617170630750017232019-07-11T16:28:00.001-04:002019-07-11T16:28:13.780-04:00A Taste of Naples at The Italian Place!
Savor the Taste of Naples at The Italian Place this Sunday, July 14, 3-5.
Enjoy a guided wine tasting through Southern Italy; Italian delicacies from the Italian Place and seasonal flavors of gelato and sorbetto! This complimentary tasting is open to the public and is located in the heart of Old Town, Alexandria at The Italian Place on 621 Wythe Place, Alexandria, VA.&CiaoDChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17190288374721467450noreply@blogger.com74