Experience Sicily

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  • Ancient Himera’s Colorful Lions

    This recreation of the lion gutters of the Temple of Victory at the site of the ancient city of Himera on Sicily’s north coast illustrates the vibrant colors that the ancient Greek temples throughout the island once possessed. The Temple of Victory was built in the 5th century BCE to celebrate the monumental Greek victory…

  • Thanks To Two Chefs From Sicily And You

    Thank you to everyone who attended Tuesday’s Carnevale with Two Chefs From Sicily at Cacio e Vino! Most importantly, I extend my sincere thanks to Chef Nino Elia., Valeria Signorino, and Chef Giuseppe Sciurca for all of their hard work to make this special event delicious and to Giusto Priola and the staff at Cacio…

  • Masques For Carnevale In Sicily

    Buon Martedì Grasso! Happy Fat Tuesday! Today marks the final day and pinnacle of Carnevale, a topsy-turvy, days-long party of letting go, hidden identity, and mischief that has been celebrated since ancient times. Today’s Carnevale is observed similarly to our American Halloween–children dress in costumes that they plan for weeks and adults attend parties during…

  • Making Cannoli In New York City

    Thank you to Giusto Priola and Cacio e Vino for a fantastic Cannoli Making Workshop! We all had such a great time yesterday. And wow, were the cannoli delicious! See you on Tuesday, February 25 for Two Chefs from Sicily Carnevale dinner!

  • Magic In The Alley Of Sutera, Sicily

    When I see this image from September 2014, I remember the tears I shed as I listened to Fratelli Mancuso performing “Bella Maria” in the alleyway of Sutera, Sicily for our small-group. I am a huge fan of Lorenzo and Enzo’s music–I feel their harmonies in every cell of my body. The fact that I…

  • Fat Tuesday In New York City

    We’re ready for Carnevale! Join Experience Sicily in New York City on FAT TUESDAY, February 25 at 7pm for Two Chefs from Sicily, a prix-fixe traditional Carnival Sicilian menu at Cacio e Vino! Chef Nino Elia., Chef Giuseppe Sciurca, with assistance from Valeria Signorino will be cooking up a party for you  Reserve your spot…

  • Sicily’s Salt Pans

    The saltworks or “Le Saline” of Trapani and Marsala have been exploited since Phoenician times (c. 800 BC). The shallow salty waters, high temperatures, and arid winds make for excellent conditions for harvesting salt from the sea. For centuries, windmills mechanized the process of cultivating and processing the salt that is exported to kitchens throughout…

  • Showing Love In All Forms In Sicily

    I hope someone showed you love today, in one form or the other. This heart is compliments of Davide, my favorite barista at Fratelli Burgio in Siracusa. The perfect espresso macchiato. Buon San Valentino! Happy Valentine’s Day!

  • Celebrate Alongside The Locals In Sicily

    At the beginning of the Corso Umberto I, otherwise known as La Strada Lunga (the Long Street), sits La Chiesa di Santa Margherita, Licodia Eubea’s mother church. Come on! Eat gelato with the locals during Life In A Remote Sicilian Town, July 16 to 25, when the citizens of Licodia Eubea celebrate their patroness Santa…