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The NewsHouse •

"BEEF" takes trivial road rage incident to extraordinary heights

The word “beef” typically describes a minor feud over a somewhat inconsequential encounter. Like when a person cuts another in line at a bar or shoves someone a little too hard when walking through a crowd.

Netflix’s BEEF takes this concept a step – or five – further. Think kidnapping-your-foe’s-child type of beef. The series follows the main characters, Amy Lau (Ali Wong) and Danny Cho (Steven Yeun), through a road rage incident all the way to being stranded in a California desert.

BEEF depic
Infodemic •

Deep fakes and AI are reinventing seeing and believing

he Pope is wearing a Balenciaga jacket and chain, Taylor Swift has no sympathy for her “poor” fans who can’t afford her tickets, and the Republican National Committee has already begun to produce AI-generated election ads targeting President Biden’s campaign.

Welcome to 2023. Artificial Intelligence and deep fakes have been surfacing across the internet for several years now. But as technology advances, it has become harder and harder to detect what’s real and what has been fabricated.

At the
The NewsHouse •

Syracuse residents turn out for midterm elections

Syracuse and Central New York residents are facing several crucial decisions as they head to the polls today for the midterm elections. Statewide, Gov. Kathy Hochul, who succeeded Andrew Cuomo after he resigned amid sexual assault allegations, is up for her first gubernatorial race against Republican candidate Lee Zeldin. For congressional races, Democrat Steven Holden and Republican Claudia Tenney vying for the seat in the 24th district, while Republican Brandon M. Williams faces off against De
Eataly •

Ramazzotti: Bitters Full of Botanical Bliss

Since 1815, the Ramazzotti family has been turning harmonious blends of spices, herbs, flowers and fruits into delicious Italian bitter liqueurs. When Ausano Ramazzotti first set out to create this digestivo, it was a symbol of a new Italian lifestyle which perfectly represented the Milanese epoque. Centuries later, the liqueur still brings a unique and experimental spirit to aperitivo hour and beyond!

Amaro was Ausano’s first magical creation and is the result of the perfect blend of 33 natura
Eataly •

Cheese & Pepper Spaghetti with Piave DOP Vecchio Selezione Oro Cheese – Enjoy with a Glass of Garda DOC Sparkling Wine!

Piave DOP Vecchio Selezione Oro cheese (aged for more than 12 months) and Garda DOC sparkling wine come together as the perfect pairing in this take on a classic. Directly translating to "cheese and pepper," cacio e pepe delivers a bowl of comfort made from simple pantry staples. Enjoy this rich and creamy pasta dish alongside a fine glass of Garda DOC's sparkling wine.

Cheese & Pepper Spaghetti with Piave DOP Vecchio Selezione Oro Cheese – Enjoy with a Glass of Garda DOC Sparkling Wine!

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Eataly •

Garda DOC Wines & Piave DOP Cheese: The Perfect Pairing

In Italian cuisine, two things always go hand in hand: wine and cheese. Garda DOC wine and Piave DOP cheese are the perfect pairing, where one compliments the other like an old friendship. From the shores of Lake Garda and the breathtaking Dolomite mountains, this duo is a match made in Northern Italy.

The two have histories intertwined with tradition and dedication. The Garda DOC consortium has been protecting its winemaking traditions since 1996 on Lake Garda – Italy’s largest body of water –
Eataly •

Malfy Gin: Sip into Summer with Sun-kissed Italian Citrus

This summer's fresh and stylish cocktails have a key ingredient in common – Malfy Gin! Malfy Gin is inspired by the spirit and lifestyle of the Amalfi Coast. The stylish, sun-soaked enclave encapsulates La Dolce Vita and captures the essence of Italy – all of which is bottled up into Malfy Gin. Each bottle is stamped with GQDI, or Gin di Qualità Distillato, certifying its quality and authenticity.

Malfy Gin comes in four unique flavors – Originale, Limone, Rosa, and Arancia. Citrus weaves its w
Eataly •

Amedei: Bringing Italian Excellence to the Art of Chocolate Making

The story of Amedei chocolate begins with a small artisan workshop in the heart of Tuscany. Founded in 1990 by Cecilia Tessieri – the world's first female master chocolatier – the chocolate company has been producing traditional yet innovative products using top quality ingredients. Thanks to Cecilia's constant search for inventive manufacturing techniques, high-quality ingredients, and exciting flavor profiles, Amedei has become a staple of Italian chocolate production.

The heart of the operat
Eataly •

Part II: The Next Leg of Our Italian Summer Vacanza

Ready to live like an Italian this summer? Let us show you the Eatalian way, with tips and tricks from all of Italy’s culinary hotspots. Follow us on our journey from nord a sud as we share some of our favorite foods from each region. Who says la dolce vita can’t transcend over the Atlantic?

Every great night starts with a spritz and cicchetti! Kick off your evening with a typical Venetian aperitivo — a drink and some salty snacks. Pair an Aperol spritz with San Carlo Potato Chips to truly capt
Eataly •

Enjoy the Sweet, Syrupy Goodness of Fabbri

For over 100 years, Fabbri has been producing the pinnacle of fruit luxury with the highest quality ingredients. Their range of fruity syrups are natural, with no artificial colors or flavors, no artificial preservatives, and no GMOs — they're also gluten and lactose free!

Fabbri syrups lend themselves to a wide array of desirable culinary dishes and drinks – from a Negroni to gelato! Dive into each beautiful jar of unique Fabbri flavor, and start to see how it might just be everything else tha
Eataly •

Part I: This Summer, Explore Italy thorough Eataly!

No vacation plans? No problem! Join Eataly on a trip through Italy this summer — from nord a sud! We’ll start in Liguria on Italy’s West coast, making our way through the entire country all the way down to the Egadi Islands off of Sicily, with bites to eat at every stop!

Stop by our marketplace or get local delivery to find all the ingredients you need to create an authentic Italian summer from the comfort of home.

Starting with the basics brings us to Liguria. At the heart of all great Italia
Eataly •

Pallini Limoncello: Turning Lemons into Liqueur Since 1875

WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS

When the Pallini family found themselves on the land of the infamously large and sweet Amalfi Coast “Sfusato” lemons, there was only one thing to do – make limoncello. The family has been producing their signature liqueurs like Pallini Limoncello for over 100 years, bringing tradition and the bright Italian sunshine to every bottle.

Nicola Pallini founded the family company in 1875 in Antrodoco, a small village in the center of Italy. Right outside of Italy’s capital
Eataly •

San Felice Wines Transport You to Rolling Hills of Tuscany

Between the Chianti hills and the landscape of the Crete Senesi lies the San Felice estate – home to 465 acres of vineyards and 15,000 olive trees. The vineyards of San Felice have a history as rich and bountiful as their land. Dating all the way back to the Etruscan times, it wasn’t until the late 1970s that San Felice became what it is today when Allianz Group purchased the estate and committed to developing the farm into an avant-garde winery.

The vineyards are set on sandy silty soils with
Eataly •

Seedlip: Delivering Non-Alcoholic Spirits From "Seed to Lip"

Inspired by John French’s 17th century The Art of Distillation, Ben Branson created Seedlip – the world’s first non-alcoholic spirit. In search of a sophisticated non-alcoholic option, Branson combined his farming heritage with his love of nature and design to master his creation.

Want to be the host with the most? Make sure to offer a non-alcoholic option like Seedlip during your summer gatherings for people who are moderating their drinking. Discover the full Seedlip range, and see how to put
The Daily Orange •

DPS emails minimize gravity of racism on campus

Beginning last Thursday, student email inboxes have been flooded with alerts from the Department of Public Safety regarding racist and despicable crimes committed on and around Syracuse University’s campus. DPS continues to improperly characterize these racist acts in their communication with the university community.

A number of emails sent to SU students pertaining to recent incidents on campus use the term “bias incident.”

The emails with this subject sent out to the student population at S
The Daily Orange •

SU must do more to address sexual, dating violence on campus

Recently, Syracuse University released its annual Safety and Security Report. This report listed the initiatives taken by the university to raise awareness and educate students about domestic violence and sexual assault on campus. SU is making several strides toward a safer campus, but could be doing more to combat this issue.

Topics like domestic and sexual violence aren’t easy to talk about and, for some, can be especially triggering. But students must learn how to talk about these subjects.