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Symbolizing hope and light, the fine dining Italian restaurant Lucciola finds light during a global pandemic

Symbolizing hope and light, the fine dining Italian restaurant Lucciola finds light during a global pandemic

Bringing Italy’s fantastic food and culture to the streets of Amsterdam Ave, NYC. I took my first trip to Italy seven years ago and, like most, fell in love with the country’s incredible culture and lifestyle. Centered around several pillars: family, religion, history, the arts, architecture, language, and last – but by no means least – food. Food in Italian culture is where a meal is a cause for celebration – as I did at Lucciola accompanied by two close friends. Founded by Chef Michele Casadei Massari and Alberto Ghezzi, Lucciola is paying homage to Bologna’s founders’ hometown. For Upper...