​Italian Language Classes at Gran Caffe' L'Aquila:
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La Dolce Vita @Gran Caffe' L'Aquila
Calling all FOOD, WINE and Italian CULTURE and LANGUAGE enthusiasts! 

We have been traveling with Nadia, an AISPhila's teacher, up and down the Italian boot, one city at the time,  watching and talking about history, tradition, culture, culinary tradition, all while enjoying special regional food and wine that reflects the unique characteristics of each city,  also in the company of the Gran Caffe' L'Aquila's owner Riccardo Longo.
NOTICE: To prevent unsafe overcrowding of the restaurant area, all La Dolce Vita events will be strictly limited to 16 attendees. You MUST pay in advance and bring a confirmation email in order to be seated.
  •  What to expect: The classes are led by Nadia, an AISPhila instructor,  who will talk about the city's history, culture, culinary tradition and some famous recipes and wines. At the end, you will eat 3 half portions of typical dishes from that city, accompanied by 2 half glass of carefully selected wine pairing. ​
  • When?  On selected Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m​​
Sept. 16 San Gimignano (Tuscany)
Oct. 7   Asti (Piedmont)
Oct. 28 Rome Jewish  Ghetto
Nov. 11 Udine (Friuli Venezia Giulia)
Nov 25  Pisa (Tuscany)

Select a date:
Call AISPhila at 215 735 3250 for reservation and payment, or purchase through Paypal using the online form.
  • Where? At Gran Caffe' L'Aquila, 1716 Chestnut St, Philadelphia
  • How much? $45 (10% off for members)
  • How do I sign up? To join us: 
                        - call (215) 735–3250 
                        - pay cash or check at the AISPhila office
​                        - purchase online through Paypal
Please, be sure to have a confirmation email from the AISPhila, for your chosen date. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance by sending an email to info@aisphila.org.
The course consists of a series of meetings on selected Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., upstairs at Gran Caffe' L'Aquila, 1716 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, and will be conducted in English with parts in Italian.
Every time we'll talk about a specific Italian city's history, tradition, culture, culinary tradition, all while enjoying special regional food and wine that reflects the unique characteristics of each city. Together with Nadia, we’ll travel through Italy,  in the company of the Gran Caffe' L'Aquila's owner Riccardo Longo.