Marco's Coal-Fired Pizzeria Hosts Two Famous Pizzaioli here in Colorado!

Marco's Coal-Fired Pizzeria is hosting a very special event and you are all invited!

Two of the world's premier master Italian "Pizzaioli", Don Antonio Starita and Roberto Caporuscio will arrive to Denver to be conducting a pizza making demonstration, which highlights their unique styles. Don Antonio Starita is a famous fourth generation Pizzaiolo from Naples, Italy and Roberto Caporuscio, from Naples as well, owns a famous New York pizzeria. This is a special opportunity to watch them at work and lear the secrets of the Pizza making and all the steps involved in it, including the streching of the dough. Don't miss this excellent chance to see them in action! Two different locations will be hosting. See below for the one closest to you and make sure to RSVP!

When: Monday, May 16
Time: 6 - 9 PM
Marco's Vallagio
10111 Inverness Main Street
Englewood, CO
Cost: $50 per person, which includes pizza, wine, tax, and tip.
Limited seating by reservation only. 303-296-7000

When: Tuesday, May 17
Time: 6 - 9 PM
Marco's Ballpark
2129 Larimer Street
Denver, CO
Cost: $50 per person, which includes pizza, wine, tax, and tip.
Limited seating by reservation only. 303-296-7000

Special for Friends of the Italian Institute!
You are invited to an exclusive premier event to discover the secrets of the preparetion of the Pizza with "Pizzaiolo" Roberto.

When: Saturday, May 14
Time: 9 - 10:30 AM
Marco's Ballpark
2129 Larimer Street
Denver, CO
Cost: $39 per person, which includes demostration, pizza, tax, and tip. Seating is limited to 25, so reserve early!

Exciting Update about Parliamo Italiano!

Parliamo Italiano will now be held twice monthly! Our hope is that all our students and friends take the extra opportunity to speak Italian and interact with others learning this great language!

To create a more relaxed and fun environment, we are going to meet the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month, which coincides with the Italian community's Denver group. We will have the opportunity to meet in different members' houses as well as the Institute. Please stay tuned for location for each event.

The next Parliamo Italiano is this Saturday, April 23rd!
We will celebrate the pre-Easter holiday. this is a Potluck event so you are encouraged to bring a holiday or traditional dish for this special gathering.

When: April 23rd
Where: Maria's house
Time: 5:30pm
Cost: Free

Summer Food Festivals in Italy...

Going to Italy this summer? Planning on joining us for one of our Study Abroad programs? Love Italian food? Perfect! Enjoy this list of Summer Food Festivals in Italy and plan accordingly!

Festa del Lambrusco: Held in July at Albinea in Emilia-Romagna. Fizzy, red wine is sampled with gnocco fritto, or fried puffs of pasta dough, accompanied by prosciutto and salami and erbazzone, a savory tart stuffed with greens, eggs, and Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Festa di Noiantri: Held in Rome along the banks of the Tiber. Noiantri means "we others," which is the way the residents of the bohemian Trastevere neighborhood think of themselves, as a breed apart. Booths offer tastes of bruschetta and sell local crafts and foodstuffs.

Campionato Nazionale dei Mangiatori d'Anguria: National watermelon eating championship held at Sissa near Parma.

Sagra delle Melanzane Ripiene: Held in Montanesi near Genoa for the feast of Saint Rocco. Wine and cheese accompany the stuffed eggplant.

Sagra del Pecorino: At San Godenzo near Florence, fresh and aged sheep's milk cheese is tasted in the town square.

Sagra dell'Anguilla: Orbetello in Tuscany celebrates with eels either fried, marinated, or stuffed.

Look Who Was Featured Online...Deli Italia Center, One of Our Favorites!

We found this posted online last week! A great profile of our friend Riccardo's Deli Italia Center in Lakewood...

"As you walk into Deli Italia for the first time, it’s a bit like Italian sensory overload. The smell of fresh bread layered with spicy meat, espresso and basil fill the nose immediately. Shortly after that the uncontrollable salivation sets in. Every kind of Italian staple is found on the shelves, imported olive oil, pastas galore, polenta, risotto, candies and sauces."

Read more here!

Life at the Accademia! A partner in our Study Abroad program...

For a taste of life at the accademia, watch this musical slide show! Then contact us to find out more about our study abroad programs and our partner, Accademia Lingua Italiana Assisi! We're excited already!
- Italian Institute