By: Rowena Dumlao - Giardina February 12, 2019 Restaurants, Restaurants in ItalyFeatured, Olevano Romano, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Restaurants in Rome

Local Cuisine at its Best: Ristorante Sora Maria & Arcangelo in Olevano Romano, Italy

At Ristorante Sora Maria e Arcangelo, the story of the kitchen evolves from the time it was opened in 1950 by Maria and her husband Arcangelo to their son Primo’s turn and now at present, with their grandson, Giovanni Milana who took control of the kitchen at the age of 22. The restaurant has a…

By: Rowena Dumlao - Giardina February 11, 2019 Restaurants, Restaurants in ItalyDolomites, Featured, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Ristorante Acero Rosso in Vodo di Cadore, Italy: A Typical Mountain Chalet

The Dolomite mountains are just up ahead showcasing a picturesque view of the range of the Cadore mountains, Pelmo, Antelao, Rite and Sasso Lungo from the garden of Ristorante Acero Rosso. At almost 360 degrees, you can enjoy a breathtaking alpine scene right in front of you, just by sitting on the terrace of the…

By: Rowena Dumlao - Giardina February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 Restaurants, Restaurants in ItalyFeatured, Polignano a Mare, Puglia, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

The Excellence of Fresh Seafood at Ristorante Meraviglioso in Polignano a Mare, Italy

After seeing the incredible iconic view of the beach of Polignano a Mare when you enter the town, the first thing you will notice is the effervescence of the place. In the warm months, Polignano a Mare is the destination of hordes of people who love the sea, the well-kept historical town, and Apulian gastronomy.…

By: Rowena Dumlao - Giardina February 10, 2019 Restaurants, Restaurants in ItalyFeatured, Molfetta, Puglia, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Pàlato Cafè & Bistrot in Molfetta, Italy: Three Floors of Pure Magic

The town of Molfetta is an ancient small fishing town in Puglia along the Adriatic Coast with fishbone-shaped alleys lined with houses made with tuff. It is another one of Puglia’s ancient architectural treasures that are frequented for its relaxed small town seaside atmosphere. Just a few steps from its ancient door is the entrance…

By: Rowena Dumlao - Giardina February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 Events, Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in RomeCocktail Bar, Culinary School, Featured, Mixology, Restaurants in Rome

Accademia Chorus: Mixology Course at Chorus Cafè, Rome, Italy

After the success of the first edition, Accademia Chorus starts its second course. Starting on the 25th of February 2019 (Applications until 18 February 2019), the mixology academy will be opening its doors again in training aspiring professional bartenders at Chorus Cafè inside Aditorium Conciliazione in Via della Conciliazione, Rome. Curating the course will be…

By: Rowena Dumlao - Giardina February 6, 2019 Restaurants, Restaurants in ItalyFeatured, Puglia, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Home-Style Apulian Cuisine at Casa San Giacomo in Ostuni, Italy

Ostuni, La Città Bianca (The White City), is one of the most popular summer holiday places in Italy because of its proximity to the Adriatic Coast. Established around 1000 B.C. by the Messapians, a lapygian tribe in the Classic Antiquity period, it has a characteristic antique architecture of whitewashed stone houses with weaving alleys. Restaurants…

By: Rowena Dumlao - Giardina February 5, 2019February 5, 2019 Restaurants, Restaurants in EuropeChateauneuf-du-Pape, Featured, France, Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

Le Verger des Papes in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France: Wine Tasting and Dining

Le Verger des Papes stands on a historical position just next to the 14th century castle of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, the summer residence of the popes during the Avignon Papacy. The restaurant has a panoramic terrace shaded with trees where tables are laid outside during the warm months. Overlooking the top of the village, it gives a…

By: Rowena Dumlao - Giardina February 4, 2019February 5, 2019 Restaurants, Restaurants in EuropeChateauneuf-du-Pape, Featured, France, Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

La Mère Germaine in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is small village that lies 12 kilometers north of Avignon in southeastern France with just over 2,000 of population. Its popularity is attached to the red wine production of Châteauneuf-du-Pape Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) and in the medieval period, to the castle that sits above the village that was built for the popes who…

Michelin-Starred Restaurants

The Stories of the Sea at Pascucci al Porticciolo in Fiumicino (Rome), Italy With the Tyrrhenian Sea right in front of him as an exceptionally extensive supplier that any chef can ask for, Gianfranco Pascucci has a vast source of ingredients where fishes of different kinds are taken to the dock by the local fishermen…

Wineries

Rocca delle Macie: From Films to Wines in Chianti, Italy It’s not common to have a big film producer jump to being a wine producer and excel in both fields. In the case of Italo Zingarelli, the man behind the internationally popular series of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill series of films, he proved his…

Boutique Hotels

Hotel Shangri-La in Rome, Italy: Reopening with Style When Hotel Shangri-La closed its doors in E.U.R. for the last time last 30 July 2017, the capital lost a piece of its modern story because for 47 years, the Romans had a token of memory attached to the elegance and hospitality that the hotel provided. In December…