Crave: Season 6 Episode 15 | A Taste of Italy, Italian Language Vibes & Football Passion

In this episode of CRAVE, journalist and host Samantha Ferro opens with a warm welcome and a reminder of CRAVE's mission to celebrate passions, share stories, and build bridges between Italy and the United States. We head straight into the kitchen with Chef Mattia Marcelli from Ristorante 54 Mint in San Francisco, who brings us a beloved dish from the Lazio region — Pasta all'Amatriciana — rich in flavor, history, and soul. Next, we visit L'Angolo della Lingua Italiana with Vania, who shares a new Italian expression to inspire language learners of all levels. To close, we shift into sports with an empowering 49ers Offseason Update featuring Monica Madrid, CEO and Founder of Football is Sexy. She sits down in-studio with CRAVE's own sports journalist Alex Lopez to discuss football, fandom, and her mission to elevate women's voices in the game.  Listen now on your favorite platform: YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio  Special thanks to our partner and sponsor: The Italian Consulate General of San Francisco Supporting our mission to promote Italian culture, language, and community.  Italian Consulate in San Francisco  Italian Language Schools & Learning  Stay Connected & Explore More:  Instagram: @crave.show  TikTok: @crave732  Website: craveshow.com  This episode is brought to you by: Monalisa MareMonti — a stunning Italian restaurant in San Francisco where tradition meets elegance.   Visit: monalisamaremonti.com   Styling by Alice Becker Inc.   Visit: alicebeckerinc.com  Styling by Alice Becker Inc.  Boost your energy with GOAT Fuel → Affiliate Link Grazie for tuning in — a presto!  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/our-summer