Photo Courtesy of Eleni Stratigos Junior Eleni Stratigos said she believes in the power of music in bringing people together. Double majoring in music and Italian, Stratigos put her skills to the test when she attended the Brancaleoni International Music festival in Florence, Italy last summer and performed the opera L’elisir d’amore. “It was amazing seeing the … [Read more...] about Artist Corner: Eleni Stratigos
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Get Out of Your Comfort Zone With These International Foods
Photos by Hannah ArledgeWhen it comes to food, it's easy to stick with what one knows. But here are six international dishes to try that may make you want to eat with the serving spoon.Kulfi Kulfi is a Northern Indian dessert that requires a slow freezing process to eliminate ice crystal formation and create a dense and creamy texture. Comparable to a popsicle form of gelato, … [Read more...] about Get Out of Your Comfort Zone With These International Foods
Mangia Proves Poor Yelp Reviews Right
Photo courtesy of mangiaeatery.comNestled between a quaint Starbucks and Vintage Grocers at Trancas Country Mart in Malibu lies the Italian eatery, Mangia. The restaurant, named for the Italian word “eat,” is operated by Antonio and Sarah Alessi, co-owners of Tra di Noi, a local favorite at the Malibu Country Mart. Although Mangia offers similar traditional Italian … [Read more...] about Mangia Proves Poor Yelp Reviews Right
Italian Ways Surpass the America Dream
Art by Peau PorotesanoA year ago, I was studying abroad in Florence, Italy, which is most certainly the origin of liberal arts and arguably the origin of Western culture. From the David to the Duomo, Florence is built on history and so are her people. Traditions are a huge part of their livelihoods. That’s why Florentines still have a siesta in the middle of the day to … [Read more...] about Italian Ways Surpass the America Dream
Rustic Italian comforts foodies
Photo by Corina Mun Located on a residential corner in Santa Monica, Fritto Misto stands as the bustling, welcoming establishment on a block of otherwise quiet apartment complexes and empty parking lots. Though we arrived relatively late for dinner — around 9 p.m. — the cozy Italian restaurant was still crowded and filled with jubilant people who had obviously enjoyed their … [Read more...] about Rustic Italian comforts foodies