Jan. 22 – The unique characteristics of Matera’s products and dishes are on a mission to the US. The local Chamber of Commerce, together with the Gruppo di Azione Locale (Gal) “Le Macine’’ and the Rural District of the Hills and Mountains, is carrying out a promotional project. The Special Agency Cesp of the Chamber of Commerce will carry out the program to promote trade of local food products with the US, in particolar with New York. For now, there are two scheduled events in selected Italian restaurants in the city: Marco Polo and Di Palo’s Fine Foods.