Author: Rowena Dumlao

Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Restaurants in Rome

A Taste of the Moon: DAO Bistrot Celebrates the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in Rome

This autumn, Jianguo Shu’s DAO Bistrot in Viale Jonio, Rome invites guests to discover the poetry of Chinese tradition through taste. For the Mid-Autumn Festival, one of the most beloved celebrations in Chinese culture — Chef Yang Zhen Chun, originally from Xiamen in the coastal province of Fujian, has crafted a special menu that captures the essence of reunion and gratitude. Each dish tells a … Continue reading A Taste of the Moon: DAO Bistrot Celebrates the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in Rome

Rowena Dumlao
Events, Italy

Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2025: The Best of Italian Wine Celebrated in Rome

The 2025 edition of the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB) and the Sauvignon Selection by CMB once again placed Italy at the heart of the global wine scene. Hosted at the majestic Palazzo Valentini, headquarters of the Metropolitan City of Rome, the event brought together wineries, experts, and enthusiasts to celebrate the finest expressions of Italian winemaking. A Celebration of Excellence This year’s competition recognized … Continue reading Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2025: The Best of Italian Wine Celebrated in Rome

Rowena Dumlao
Center, Central Italy, Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Gambero Rosso 2026 Italian Restaurant Preview: Abbamele, Uma, La Trota & Il Vizio at Monte Vibiano

In anticipation of the Gambero Rosso 2026 Restaurant Guide, an exclusive preview event brought together some of Italy’s most acclaimed chefs and wineries for a curated tasting experience. The evening featured signature dishes from Osteria Abbamele, Uma, La Trota, and Il Vizio, each thoughtfully paired with Monte Vibiano’s organically certified wines. Guests were invited to experience a dialogue between culinary innovation and terroir-driven wines, where … Continue reading Gambero Rosso 2026 Italian Restaurant Preview: Abbamele, Uma, La Trota & Il Vizio at Monte Vibiano

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Flavors of Tuscany, Warmth of Home at Emporio di Ines

In Foiano della Chiana (Arezzo, Tuscany), Emporio di Ines offers a dining experience that balances warmth and elegance. Named after Paolo’s mother, Ines, who moved from Veneto to Rome before settling in Tuscany, the restaurant reflects her spirit: a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients, carefully selected wines, and an atmosphere where guests feel at home. Much of the produce comes from the restaurant’s own garden, … Continue reading Flavors of Tuscany, Warmth of Home at Emporio di Ines

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

L’Ortino di Cortona: Where Monks Once Planted, L’Ortino Now Serves

Set on the hillside of southern Tuscany, Cortona welcomes visitors with its winding stone streets, lively piazzas warmed by the sun, and a deep sense of history that lingers in every building. In the heart of this timeless village, within a medieval palace dating back to the 1200s, a new chapter began in 2023: L’Ortino di Cortona. The restaurant was born in the same building … Continue reading L’Ortino di Cortona: Where Monks Once Planted, L’Ortino Now Serves

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Walter Redaelli: A Timeless Tuscan Table

In the rolling hills of Tuscany, Ristorante Walter Redaelli is more than a place to eat — it’s a place to savor. Housed on the ground floor of a late 18th-century Leopoldina farmhouse in Bettolle, it radiates rustic charm: exposed brick walls, high timber beams, and a grand fireplace speak to its history. In the warmer months, dining extends outdoors, where rosemary hedges and a … Continue reading Walter Redaelli: A Timeless Tuscan Table

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

From Paris to Tuscany: The Enchanting World of Da Fred

Set in the tiny hamlet of Farnetella, just eight kilometers from my doorstep, Da Fred has quickly become one of the most delightful escapes in the Valdichiana. The journey there sets the tone: a road lined with olive groves and low stone walls winding uphill to a medieval village of scarcely 150 residents. Upon arrival, the sense of discovery only deepens. Parking opens to sweeping … Continue reading From Paris to Tuscany: The Enchanting World of Da Fred

Rowena Dumlao
Events, Italy, Michelin-Starred Restaurants

Lucignano’s Annual Summer Feast: A Tuscan Hamlet Welcomes Italy’s Star Chefs

Each year on the night of San Lorenzo, August 10, Lucignano, a perfectly preserved medieval walled town and one of Italy’s most beautiful borghi, transforms into a glittering stage of fire, flavor, and festivity. The 2025 Cena in Piazza Sotto le Stelle (Dinner in the Square Under the Stars) dazzled with four Michelin-starred chefs, more than a dozen guest chefs, members of the Italian Butchers’ … Continue reading Lucignano’s Annual Summer Feast: A Tuscan Hamlet Welcomes Italy’s Star Chefs

Rowena Dumlao
Center, Events, Italy, North, South, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Vini delle Coste: Wines Shaped by Earth, Sea, and Story

“Unity is strength.” That phrase perfectly captured the spirit of Vini delle Coste, which took place on March 30–31, 2025, at the Real Collegio di Lucca. The event brought together more than 80 winemakers from across Italy and welcomed over 1,200 visitors, including industry professionals, wine lovers, and international journalists. Created and organized by Alessandra Guidi and produced by Event Service, this debut edition emphasized … Continue reading Vini delle Coste: Wines Shaped by Earth, Sea, and Story

Rowena Dumlao
Center, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Nina Trinca Wines Dinner at The Rome Edition with Chef Antonio Gentile

Some dinners go beyond the expected, transforming into immersive experiences where food and wine become vessels for personal histories, the spirit of the land, and the quiet resilience of dreams. Such was the evening dedicated to Nina Trinca wines at the elegant and contemporary The Rome EDITION. In this refined setting, Chef Antonio Gentile curated a tasting menu that did more than complement the wines—it … Continue reading Nina Trinca Wines Dinner at The Rome Edition with Chef Antonio Gentile

Rowena Dumlao
South, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Cantina Mossa: Sardinia’s Cannonau Wine Redefined Through Marble Aging

While Sardinia’s coastal wines and beaches command global attention, the island’s untamed interior beats to the rhythm of Cannonau, a red grape synonymous with Sardinia’s soul. In the Baronia region, near the historic town of Irgoli, Cantina Mossa weaves this heritage into every bottle, marrying ancient traditions with boundary-pushing experimentation. Its defining innovation? Marble vats carved from Irgoli’s quarries, which cradle Cannonau as it ages, … Continue reading Cantina Mossa: Sardinia’s Cannonau Wine Redefined Through Marble Aging

Rowena Dumlao
Events, Italy, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Rome’s Vinòforum 8 – 14 September 2025: Press Conference Highlights

Rome, Campidoglio – The historic Protomoteca Hall of the Capitoline Museums set the stage for the much-anticipated press conference announcing the twenty-second edition of Vinòforum, scheduled to take place from September 8 to 14, 2025, at the prestigious Piazza di Siena, Villa Borghese. The event also marked the unveiling of a two-year program dedicated to cementing Rome’s status as the capital of wine and gastronomy. … Continue reading Rome’s Vinòforum 8 – 14 September 2025: Press Conference Highlights

Rowena Dumlao
Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Löwengrube in Bolzano: Alpine-Global Cuisine in South Tyrolean 16th-Century Inn

Löwengrube which means (literally “lion’s den”) immerses you in over 500 years of history at the heart of Bolzano, framed by the towering Dolomites. Established in 1543, the restaurant stands as one of the city’s oldest culinary landmarks, its walls echoing with stories of generations past. Step inside, and centuries-old details surround you: neo-Gothic Tyrolean stube with carved wooden panels, faded frescoes whispering of Renaissance … Continue reading Löwengrube in Bolzano: Alpine-Global Cuisine in South Tyrolean 16th-Century Inn

Rowena Dumlao