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Italian Wine Labels, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome, South, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

A Tasting of the Delicious Indigenous Whites of Fonzone Winery in Irpinia

Some people can reroute their lives to what their hearts dictate later in life like in the case of Lorenzo Fonzone Caccese, a surgeon who founded Fonzone Winery in 2005. In the core of Irpinia, he found a piece of land that spans thirty hectares on a hill in the countryside of Paternopoli that stands in the province of Avellino, in the southern Italian region … Continue reading A Tasting of the Delicious Indigenous Whites of Fonzone Winery in Irpinia

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Restaurants in Italy, Restaurants in Rome

Casa Coppelle in Rome Redefines its Italian – French Cuisine With New Chef Gabriele Cordaro

“Before we had a shirt, now a suit,” declares Rachele Guenot, owner of Casa Coppelle, an Italian-French restaurant that opened its doors to the capital in 2009. This brand new spirit was brought about by the arrival of the new chef, Gabriele Cordaro, in the kitchen. The cuisine of Casa Coppelle is primarily Italian with French influence as pointed out by Guenot, a French woman … Continue reading Casa Coppelle in Rome Redefines its Italian – French Cuisine With New Chef Gabriele Cordaro

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Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Umiltà 36: The Timeless Roman Star Hotel of Shedir Collection

Just opened in July 2022, this timeless star of the Shedir Collection is already getting a lot of attention. Located in the street of the same name, the building had been home to executive offices for a long time. From Hotel Maalot, another hotel Shedir that opened in 2021, it just takes a couple of minutes and just a hop away from the Trevi Fountain. … Continue reading Umiltà 36: The Timeless Roman Star Hotel of Shedir Collection

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Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

The Luxury Stars of Shedir Collection in Rome: Hotel Vilòn, Hotel Maalot and Umiltá 36

Born from the idea of Argentinian – Italian entrepreneur Edoardo Safdie, Shedir Collection continues to illuminate the capital with its collection of refined and unique five-star hotels. Shedir Collection is a luxury hotel group in Italy specializing in management and development in the hospitality industry. The name pertains to the Hebrew translation of the Cassiopeia Constellation and it is inspired by the vision of Safdie … Continue reading The Luxury Stars of Shedir Collection in Rome: Hotel Vilòn, Hotel Maalot and Umiltá 36

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Central Italy, Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Borgo La Chiaracia Resort and Spa: Umbria’s Luxurious Secret Escape

In the plateau of Alfina where the borders of Lazio and Umbria meet, on one side you can enjoy the gentle Umbrian hills with varied warm orange tones of autumn while the other side gives you a glimpse of the splendid Lake Bolsena. Entering a gated estate through a long driveway lined with secular oak trees that ends in a two-storey stone structure: the magic … Continue reading Borgo La Chiaracia Resort and Spa: Umbria’s Luxurious Secret Escape

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Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Historical Palazzo Ripetta of Rome Reopens Underlining Luxurious Hospitality and Gastronomy

After a long period of restyling by entrepreneur Giacomo Crisci, Palazzo Ripetta opens its doors again. The magnificent palace that was built in 1672 in Rome’s historical Tridente, is just a stone’s throw away from Piazza del Popolo and the famous shopping roads of Via del Babuino and Via del Corso. Its reopening bestows a wealth of promised flavors to the curious palates of the … Continue reading Historical Palazzo Ripetta of Rome Reopens Underlining Luxurious Hospitality and Gastronomy

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Restaurants

Chef Jordy Navarra Showcases His Philippine Roots at Manila’s Toyo Eatery

Authentically Filipino using locally sourced artisan ingredients with a great element of contemporary surprise would best depict the kitchen of Jordy Navarra at Toyo Eatery, his restaurant in Makati City, Philippines. The young Filipino chef is a passionate pathfinder of the culinary heritage of the Philippines. After working in the kitchens of three Michelin-starred The Fat Duck in the UK and two Michelin-starred Bo Innovation … Continue reading Chef Jordy Navarra Showcases His Philippine Roots at Manila’s Toyo Eatery

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Restaurants

Mrs. Saldo’s Private Dining in Silang, Philippines: A Tasting Journey of Asia with Chef Rhea Rizzo

A good chef can take you along the phases of her culinary journey through the dishes she creates. Without emitting words, between the person behind the stove and the one behind the dining table, a conversation can roll, muted by a myriad of flavors and aromas that transcend the palate. Mrs. Saldo is not just your ordinary restaurant. It is a personal space of Chef … Continue reading Mrs. Saldo’s Private Dining in Silang, Philippines: A Tasting Journey of Asia with Chef Rhea Rizzo

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Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

Local Icelandic Cuisine at Eyri Restaurant in Hjalteyri After Whale Watching

Being Iceland’s “Capital of the North” and the second most important city, Akureyri receives a big chunk of Iceland’s visitors after its capital, Reykjavik. It’s a great base for exploring the country’s numerous natural wonders and thrilling activities like whale watching. However, little picturesque towns in the proximity offer whale watching for a much more personal experience with smaller groups. That means easier interaction with … Continue reading Local Icelandic Cuisine at Eyri Restaurant in Hjalteyri After Whale Watching

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Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Jerry Thomas Speakeasy: The Secret Door to One of The 50 World’s Best Bars

A nondescript black door in an average Roman alley with cobblestones, a small brass plaque, a doorbell, an owl knocker and the number 30. Yes, you are at the right place. Buzz the door and say the password when it gets opened by their doorman dressed in 1920s style. Jerry Thomas Speakeasy is not your average cocktail bar that lures every customer to go in. … Continue reading Jerry Thomas Speakeasy: The Secret Door to One of The 50 World’s Best Bars

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Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

Otto Matur & Drykkur: Höfn’s Gastronomic Destination Born From a Couple’s Love for Icelandic Cuisine

Born from a couple’s unwavering passion for cuisine and culture, Chef Andrés Bragason and wife Auður Mikaelsdóttir have made Otto Matur & Drykkur Restaurant one of Iceland’s top gastronomic destinations. In spite of its 450-kilometer distance from Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital, it is fast becoming one of the country’s referral point for Icelandic and Nordic seafood flavors, refreshed by the creativity of the chef. Otto Matur … Continue reading Otto Matur & Drykkur: Höfn’s Gastronomic Destination Born From a Couple’s Love for Icelandic Cuisine

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Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Restaurants in Rome

Donna E of Elizabeth Unique Hotel in Rome: A Chef’s Tribute to Lucanian Cuisine

A refined hideaway tucked in a quiet corner of the capital, where shiny marble stairs and carpeted hallways laden with artworks lead to an exquisite restaurant of exemplary gastronomic experience. Donna E is a fine dining restaurant with an approachable cuisine located inside Elizabeth Unique Hotel, a five-star boutique hotel in the heart of Rome in via delle Colonnette, 35. Its location may be at … Continue reading Donna E of Elizabeth Unique Hotel in Rome: A Chef’s Tribute to Lucanian Cuisine

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Center, Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Tenuta Monteti: Showing the Excellence of Tuscan Coastal Wines

Fifteen kilometers from the Tyrrhenian Sea on the coast of Capalbio at an elevation of 145 meters asl, spouses Gemma Bracco and Paolo Baratta have found the perfect home in Maremma to cultivate vines and vinify them. It was in a valley protected by the Monteti hills. Maremma is a wild land with unspoiled nature stretching from the sea to the hills, permeating the air … Continue reading Tenuta Monteti: Showing the Excellence of Tuscan Coastal Wines

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Hotels, Hotels in Europe, Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

Gostilna Lectar in Radovljica, Slovenia: A Traditional Family-Run Inn With Restaurant, Rooms and Museum

Tradition is a noble word at Gostilna Lectar. Slovenian classic through and through, the inn has a restaurant with a fireplace on the ground floor, a gingerbread museum with a workshop in the basement and nine hotel rooms on the upper floors, all housed in a historical building of more than 500-years old in the medieval town of Radovljica. The gingerbread workshop and bakery was … Continue reading Gostilna Lectar in Radovljica, Slovenia: A Traditional Family-Run Inn With Restaurant, Rooms and Museum

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Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

Jasmina Golob Recreates Old Slovenian Recipes at Gostilna Štirna in Miren Kras

Miren Kras, the area of Slovenia between Vipava Valley and Kras, has a green landscape that borders with Italy and the sea. Miren’s bounties of nature pervade the air with aromas of freshness, pine, and its particular specialty, the bora-cured prosciutto. It has a sprinkling of inns that serve traditional food using seasonal ingredients from their own gardens or from trusted small farms in the … Continue reading Jasmina Golob Recreates Old Slovenian Recipes at Gostilna Štirna in Miren Kras

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