The Italian Radio Hour

• Vegana Italiana: Traditional Italian the Plant-Based Way with Tara Punzone

  Today on The Italian Radio Hour, we step into a trulyinnovative corner of the culinary world—one where tradition meets transformation. Our guest is Tara Punzone, acclaimed chef, owner of the first 100% plant-based Italian restaurant in the United States Pura Vita, and author of the vibrant cookbook Vegana Italiana.Born and raised in a lively Italian family in Brooklyn, Taragrew up surrounded by the aromas, rituals, and deep cultural meaning of Italian cuisine. When she embraced a vegan lifestyle, she didn’t abandon those traditions—she reinvented them. With creativity, bold flavors, and respect for her heritage, Tara has crafted a culinary path that proves you can honor your roots while living in alignment with your values.Today we’ll explore her journey, her philosophy, andpractical strategies for anyone curious about plant-forward cooking—from stocking a vegan Italian pantry to reimagining iconic dishes like carbonara, meatballs, and cannoli without sacrificing taste, texture, or nostalgia.“Part love letter to Italy, part encyclopedia of plant-based technique, Vegana Italiana is a joyous celebration of food, family, and heart.#ItalianRadioHour#IstitutoMondoItaliano #VeganaItaliana #TaraPunzone #PlantBasedItalian#VeganItalian #ItalianFoodReimagined #VeganChef #PlantBasedLifestyle#ItalianCuisine #BrooklynItalian #CucinaVegetale #VeganCooking #VeganPantry#BoldFlavors #FoodHeritage #ModernItalianCooking #SustainableEating#VeganFoodLovers #CrueltyFreeCooking #MangiaVegano #ItalianTraditionsReinvented#CucinaItaliana

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• Veniero, an Italian Tradition since 1894

  This week on The Italian Radio Hour - Today, we have a very special episode where history, family, and the sweet traditions of Italian pastry come together. We are joined by Robert Zerilli, whose family founded the iconic Veniero’s Pasticceria in New York — a beloved institution for over a century. Alongside him is Germana Valentini, an award-winning Italian journalist and author, who has chronicled Italian-American life and the story of Veniero’s in her work.Together, they will take us on a journey through generations of Italian heritage, the art of pastry-making, and how one family business became a cultural landmark. Whether you’re a fan of cannoli, sfogliatelle, pignolata or curious about immigrant stories, or just love a good tale of tradition and perseverance, this episode is for you.”#ItalianPastry #ItalianBakery #Venieros #EastVillageEats #NYCFoodie #ItalianDesserts #SweetTraditions #PastryLovers #OldNewYork #ItalianHeritage #ItalianFoodLovers#TheItalianRadioHour #PodcastEpisode #FoodHistoryPodcast #ItalianCulturePodcast #ItalianFoodPodcast #NYCFoodPodcast#franksinatra #BruceSpringsteen #CelebrityVisits #HistoricBakery #FamilyBusiness#foodielife #DessertLovers #Biscotti #CannoliLove #RicottaCheesecake #HistoricNYC #NYCFoodCulture

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• Abruzzese is a language not a dialect with Prof. Roberta D'Alessandro

  This week on The Italian Radio Hour: ABRUZZESE is a language, not a dialect What if you could finally say that what your grandparents from Abruzzo spoke wasn’t a dialect, but a language? How did the Abruzzese language develop, and what makes it unique?In this episode, I chat with Prof. Roberta D'Alessandro, Chair of Linguistics, Syntax and Language Variation, and Head of the Linguistics Division at Utrecht University. Originally from Abruzzo, she has devoted much of her research to studying what she calls the Abruzzese language — not a dialect.We explore:The development and characteristics of AbruzzeseThe linguistic and cultural differences between a dialect and a languageWhy this distinction matters for heritage, identity, and preservationIf you’re curious about the language your ancestors spoke or love Italian linguistic traditions, this episode is for you! We’d love to hear your stories and expressions — share what you grew up with!

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• I Borghi piu' belli d'Italia with Dr. Fiorello Primi

  Did you know that Triora is the village of witches? That Pacentro is the birthplace of Madonna's grandparents? That Spello hosts a yearly "infiorata"?This week on The Italian Radio Hour - 🎙️ Join us for an enchanting journey through Italy’s hidden gems with Fiorello Primi, President of I Borghi più Belli d’Italia. From mountain hamlets to coastal villages and centuries-old traditions, we explore the beauty, culture and stories of Italy’s most beautiful small towns—and how you can connect with your roots and travel differently. 🇮🇹• What does it take for a village to join this prestigious network?• How can American Italian-heritage travellers discover authentic Italy’s “borghi”?• What’s new for the year of root tourism and beyond?Tune in and travel with us—no passport required.To learn more about the most beautiful "borghi" throughout Italy, visit:https://borghipiubelliditalia.it/en/borghi/

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• The Buried City: Unearthing the real Pompeii with Gabriel Zuchtriegel

  This week on The Italian Radio Hour - I am delighted to welcome Gabriel Zuchtriegel, Director of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii. Born in Germany, Dr. Zuchtriegel is one of the youngest ever to hold such a prestigious position in the world of archaeology. His work has breathed new life into Pompeii, one of the most extraordinary windows into the ancient world. His recent book, The Buried City—Unearthing the real Pompeii, Zuchtriegel takes the readers beyond the ruins, offering an intimate exploration of the daily lives, struggles, and dreams of those who once inhabited Pompeii.From the quarters of enslaved people to the myths of Dionysus, from sexuality in antiquity to reflections on how archaeology connects with today’s society, Dr. Zuchtriegel invites us to see Pompeii not as a frozen city of the past, but as a place that continues to speak powerfully to our present.Link to: The Buried City—Unearthing the real Pompeii https://a.co/d/eN9ve0GPompeii: La Citta' Incatata (Italian): https://a.co/d/i7WahpJParco Archelogico di Pompeii: https://share.google/0ckP36Md9gne23PSv

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