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The Italian Town Selling Homes for $1—And Why Americans Are Quietly Moving There
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The Italian Town Selling Homes for $1—And Why Americans Are Quietly Moving There

Discover Sambuca di Sicilia, the Italian town selling homes for $1. See why Americans are moving there for beauty, lower costs, and a slower lifestyle.

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We sat down with Executive Chef/Owner Antonio De Leso of Fiorentini in Rutherford, New Jersey. Fiorentini — named for the citizens of Florence — brings a slice of Tuscan sensibility to Rutherford with a contemporary kitchen and a bright, modern dining room.

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We sat down with Chef Britt Rescigno (Chopped Champion & 3x Tournament of Champions semifinalist) and Chef Kinsey Leodler-Rescigno of AAA four-diamond rated Fiamma Sun Valley in Ketchum, Idaho. Fiamma believes that a fulfilling meal is more than what’s on the plate—it’s an experience that engages all the senses.

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We sat down with Executive Chef Tim Adams of Madrina in Webster Groves, Missouri. Madrina celebrates the spirit of Italian family dining with a contemporary menu rooted in time-honored recipes. Plates are crafted for sharing, inviting communal meals around tables built for conversation. A warm, neighborhood atmosphere completes the experience.

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