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…
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Thank You La Ginestra | Sicily On Long Island
Thank you to Enzo, Gus, and the staff at La Ginestra in Glen Cove, NY for their hospitality during today’s Sicily on Long Island luncheon! I was so engrossed talking with the lovely people who attended that I forgot to take photos! This is the only one. The food was outstanding and the company was…
Share Caponata During Sicily On Long Island
We’ll start our Sicily on Long Island luncheon on Sunday with caponata. Caponata is a traditional starter or side featuring Sicily’s sweet and sour flavors known as agrodolce. Usually with an eggplant base, it’s a combination of tomatoes, celery, capers, olives, onions, raisins, pine nuts (this one has some peppers), vinegar, and sugar… And oh,…
Sicily On Long Island Sunday, February 9
We’ve got a seat for you at the table! Join Experience Sicily next Sunday, February 9 for Sicily on Long Island, a prix-fixe lunch of Sicilian cuisine in Glen Cove, NY! At 1PM, we’ll gather for caponata and panelle, pasta alla Norma, and swordfish or veal involtini. You’ll sing along to Sicilian folk songs performed…
Cassatelle Sweet Calzones From Sicily
Cassatelle (pictured) are sweet calzones stuffed with a mixture of fresh sheep’s milk ricotta, confectioners’ sugar, and chocolate chips. They are fried, and upon being served, are dusted with confectioners’ sugar. When eaten warm from the fryer, they melt in your mouth. Cassatelle follow cannoli in terms of my favorite Sicilian dessert (Yes, more than…
Amunì! Let’s Go To The Show!
Amunì! Let’s go! Don’t miss Experience Sicily at the New York Times Travel Show! Today at the Javits Center in New York City from 11-5. Find us at Booth 464! Come hear us perform Sicilian folk music at 1:45 on the Blue Stage! See you at the show! Psst… And don’t miss out on our…
Hop On To The New York Times Travel Show This Weekend
“Hey, ragazzi! Amunì! Throw me the keys! We’ve got to get to the New York Times Travel Show!” January 25-26, meet Experience Sicily at Booth 464 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City for the biggest travel industry event of the year, The New York Times Travel Show. Additionally, on both Saturday and…
Olive Oil Lesson With GoSicily In New York City
I feel so blessed that through Experience Sicily I have the privilege to work with and know some extraordinary women! Firstly, thanks go to Kathy Murray for inviting her outstanding friends to her New York City home and hosting last night’s private event. Secondly, but equally important, thanks go to Annalisa Pompeo of GoSicily Sicilian…
Thanks To Cacio E Vino And Our Guests | Viva Santa Lucia
A few photos from our Experience Sicily Santa Lucia Feast in New York City. Thanks to Cacio e Vino for hosting us with the excellent food and service! Thanks to our guests who brought their beautiful spirits to share with each other! It was a joyful afternoon. Viva Santa Lucia!
A Dagger? Eyes On A Plate? What Intrigue!
A dagger? Eyes on a plate? What intrigue! (Continued from an earlier post…) Inspired by Sant’Agata of Catania before her, Lucia refused to participate in the activities of the brothel to which she was condemned. This of course, angered the madame, who called the Roman authorities to further punish the maiden. Somewhere in this mayhem,…