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Proprietor of Dal Pescatore Named World’s Best Female Chef
Published on Friday, April 5, 2013 by An Italian woman has been named the world's best chef by Restaurant Magazine.  Nadia Santini, the proprietor of Dal Pescatore in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, has won the honor.  Until recently her family's restaurant, which is over 100 years old, was the only restaurant in Italy to hold a Michelin three-star rating. Nadia, who married into the...
Italy’s First Barter-Only Restaurant Opens in Florence
Published on Thursday, October 11, 2012 by Budget travelers to Italy might want to check out L’è Maiala, an osteria that recently opened in Florence, supposedly  the first barter-only restaurant in the country of Italy.  The name of the restaurant means "What a pig!" or slang for "What a tough situation!" Those in a bind - or just curious to experience a barter-for-bites meal -  may want to pay a visit...
Why I Love Eating in Italy
Published on Friday, September 7, 2012 by I start planning my meals in Italy as soon as I book my trip. There’s just no better place in the world to experience such incredible tastes.  Here is what I love best about eating in Italy: Local, Fresh Ingredients: Chances are that anything you eat in Italy was grown or produced no more than a few miles away. How many places can say that? The meat, vegetables,...
Fun, food and fashion at Turin
Published on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 by With its public squares, piazza and opera houses Turin is perfect place to visit in this holiday season. Famously known as “Little Paris “it has preserved the charm of it olden days to provide a rare glimpse through the rich history of the region If you are visiting Italy don’t forget to Travel to Turin to have lovely times with your friends and family. With its...
Le Sagre in Maremma – A Gastronomic Tour!
Published on Saturday, June 30, 2012 by It is not without reason they say ‘the quickest way to reach a man’s heart is through his stomach’. Food, the most basic of our needs has evolved from being a source of energy to a way of life (among other things). In Italy food is something which brings people together and Sagre are organised with this in mind. In case you plan to go on a gastronomic tour of It...
Packing for an Unforgettable Trip to Italy
Published on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 by If you are planning to travel to Italy this summer, the best way is to travel is to travel light. Fewer luggage mean lesser hassle!  Here is the list of travel essentials you must carry along with you. The obvious stuff you pack first is your clothes. Choose your clothing according to the time of the year you are visiting Italy. If you are travelling in summer, th...
Italy in summer – a Closer Look
Published on Friday, June 8, 2012 by If you are looking for a perfect place to spend your vacation during your summer break, then Italy is a good choice. This amazing country offers many exciting places to visit and explore. From hanging out at the beach to attending artistic or historical exhibitions, you can take your pick. The festivals, beaches, shopping, outdoor concerts and plays are all part of su...
Earthquake in Emilia-Romagna: Buy Cheese for Solidarity
Published on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 by In an attempt to help cheese producers in Emilia-Romagna , a region devastated by a several earthquakes last month, regional consortiums are organizing ways for consumers to buy the damaged wheels of Parmigiano-Reggiano and Grana Padano cheese – produced in and around the city of Parma. The malformed, but still perfectly good cheese is being sold throughout It...
Wine Tasting In Florence
Published on Monday, May 28, 2012 by Italy is not just about long sandy beaches, stunning landscapes, impressive historic buildings, and tasty food items - it’s a land of beautiful vineyards and fine wines too. If you’re in Florence this September, then consider yourself lucky. You’ll get to taste the world’s finest wines in some of the magnificent historic buildings. A tradition that’s so spec...
Forget Italian Wine, Italian Beer is Gaining Prestige
Published on Sunday, May 20, 2012 by While Italy is known for making some of the finest wines in the world, it hasn't had a big presence on the beer scene...until now. After 200 hundreds years of making beer, Italy and its citizens are  now embracing beer as a popular alternative to wine and sharing Italian beers with the world. According to Italian news agency ANSA, when asked their drink of choice...