Our classes will be taught by Chiara and Maurita, two authentic Italian New Yorkers.
Chiara and Maurita met as journalists while working in the city. They soon discovered a shared passion for food and Italian culture.
The desire to share that passion with a bigger audience lead them to create the Dolce Vita program, the result of long chit-chat over Italian wine, pasta, coffee and desserts. It’s no surprise they got a tasty outcome!
Chiara Barbo
A teacher and a film journalist, Ms. Barbo was born in Trieste where she began her career in education in 1996, teaching Italian to international students and scholars at the University of Trieste.
From 1997 to 2011 she taught Italian language and culture at professional schools and international institutes such as Enaip, SISSA, and ICTP. She has a Master's degree in Italian Literature and Film Studies from the University of Trieste. A columnist for Vivilcinema and journalist for La VOCE di New York, Chiara has authored and contributed to a number of academic books on Italian and international cinema. She is a member of the International Film Competition, David di Donatello.
From 1997 to 2011 she taught Italian language and culture at professional schools and international institutes such as Enaip, SISSA, and ICTP. She has a Master's degree in Italian Literature and Film Studies from the University of Trieste. A columnist for Vivilcinema and journalist for La VOCE di New York, Chiara has authored and contributed to a number of academic books on Italian and international cinema. She is a member of the International Film Competition, David di Donatello.
Maurita Cardone
She has been a guest speaker and teacher in several Italian and American schools, universities and programs. She loves food and wine, especially those of her beloved Abruzzo. Covering New York extensively with an Italian interest, she is also a great source of information for everything Italian that the great New York City has to offer.
