Month: April 2019

Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Ukiyo Cocktail Tasting at the Japanese Room of Drink Kong in Rome

Ukiyo, a Japanese term described as “The Floating World”, means the importance of living the moment detached from the rigors of everyday life. In a parallel manner, the wisdom of Ichi-Go, Ichi-E goes on the same stride as Ukiyo. When a group of people get together, that particular gathering cannot be replicated ever again, and for that reason, each moment is always once-in-a-lifetime. Ichi-Go, Ichi-E … Continue reading Ukiyo Cocktail Tasting at the Japanese Room of Drink Kong in Rome

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Events, Italy, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Vinitaly 2019: Tastings at Italy’s Most Important Wine Fair

On the 10th of April 2019, the 53rd edition of Vinitaly closed after an intensive four-day event with an impressive attendance of 125,000 visitors hailing from 145 countries. Like every year, there had been an augmentation to the numbers of participants from the exhibitors to the buyers, journalists and people from the wine sector in the 100,000 square meter space. The buyers were led in … Continue reading Vinitaly 2019: Tastings at Italy’s Most Important Wine Fair

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Events, Italy, South, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Campania Stories 2019: The Best Wines From The Preview Tasting

This year’s Campania Stories took place between 28 to 31 March 2019 in the small fishing village of Cetara. It lies along the world-famous Amalfi Coast, a stretch of coastline on the northern part of the Salerno Gulf on the Tyrrhenian Sea in southern Italy which in 1997 was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a stunning location that seems to have … Continue reading Campania Stories 2019: The Best Wines From The Preview Tasting

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Destinations, Italy

Adrenaline-Fueled Italian Tours in Sicily With Sicilying

SICILY, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea on the southernmost point of the Italian peninsula, is one of Italy’s most popular destinations. Among the country’s twenty regions, Sicily, along with its surrounding minor islands is one of Italy’s five autonomous regions. It has a very rich cultural history, well-preserved ancient monuments and archeological sites including a number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, colorful markets, … Continue reading Adrenaline-Fueled Italian Tours in Sicily With Sicilying

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Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Supplì at Supplizio, A Chef’s Depiction of Street Food in Rome

Supplì is an Italian cylindrical-shaped finger food that’s made of compact risotto with tomato sauce (but can also be without) and cheese, usually mozzarella. It is dipped in egg, coated with breadcrumbs then deep-fried. It is typical of the Roman cuisine and it has similarities with the Sicilian arancini and croquettes. When broken in two, and the melted mozzarella is stretched to a string which … Continue reading Supplì at Supplizio, A Chef’s Depiction of Street Food in Rome

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Center, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Sensi Tua Rosa, A Chianti Wine Producer’s Tribute to Women

Let’s start with the beautiful setting of Fattoria di Calappiano, a Tuscan villa built in the Renaissance period by the Grand Duke I De Medici. It was built as one of the first models of wine-growing and producing farmhouses in Tuscany. In the 1800s, it was procured by Henry Savage Landor, grandson of the important English writer Walter Savage Landor who was considered Shakespeare’s most … Continue reading Sensi Tua Rosa, A Chianti Wine Producer’s Tribute to Women

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Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Il Margutta of Rome, 40 Years of Experience in Vegetarian Culture

It was in the year 1979 when Claudio Vannini conceptualized Il Margutta in Rome. Starting from a small restaurant specializing in macrobiotics, a diet that balances the yin and yang elements of food based on the philosophy of Zen Buddhism, it quickly evolved into the vegetarian culture. Being centrally located in the good part of the capital and having a very interesting concept of cooking, … Continue reading Il Margutta of Rome, 40 Years of Experience in Vegetarian Culture

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