Chronogram: Magazzino Adds the Art of Italian Cooking to its Repertoire with Cafe Silvia

Food may be a necessity, but the culinary arts are a form of expression; gastronomy can evoke emotion just as powerfully as other types of creation. And when food and art intersect at a regional cultural powerhouse, consumers are engaged on a multisensory level.

This multisensory concept is celebrated at Magazzino Italian Art, a museum and research center in Cold Spring dedicated to Italian art—from the postwar Arte Povera movement to today’s contemporary artists.

The center also features its own eatery, Cafe Silvia, located within the site’s Robert Olnick Pavilion which opened last September, adding 13,000 square feet of exhibition space to the grounds. The cafe focuses on authentic Italian small dishes and pastries, providing a tranquil space to sit, eat, and meet after exploring the museum’s 20,000 square-foot space and the pavilion’s added 13,000 square feet of exhibits.