Tag: Dolomites

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
Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Sichelburg: Dining Amidst South Tyrolean Flavors in a 700-Year Old Castle in the Dolomites

For 700 years, Sichelburg has been a bastion of aristocratic legacies, from the Plazoller, Jückl von Toblach, von Mörl and to the Mayrhofen families. Today, a new legacy thrives within its walls: the culinary creativity of Chef Mirko Mair, resonating throughout the castle. In the heart of Falzes lies the Sichelburg, a compact castle resembling a keep, a place where a mastery in the South … Continue reading Sichelburg: Dining Amidst South Tyrolean Flavors in a 700-Year Old Castle in the Dolomites

Rowena Dumlao
Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Schöneck Restaurant: A Premier Alpine Destination in Falzes, South Tyrol

In the quaint village of Falzes, a short distance from Brunico, lies Schöneck, a multi-awarded restaurant including the prestigious Michelin star awarded in 1996, that’s renowned for its celebration of South Tyrolean cuisine and gastronomic excellence. For nearly three decades, this culinary oasis has captivated diners with its blend of traditional cuisine and creative flair, offering a warm and inviting ambiance reminiscent of a luxurious … Continue reading Schöneck Restaurant: A Premier Alpine Destination in Falzes, South Tyrol

Rowena Dumlao
Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

What’s the Next Chapter After Culinaria im Farmerkreuz for Stefan and Manfred Kofler?

As the Latin saying has it “per Aspera ad astra” that is through adversities we will reach the stars, the exceptionality, the dream that has always been kept in the drawer. There is a dream shared by two brothers from South Tyrol, in the village of Tirol, on the hills of Merano: Manfred and Stefan Kofler, who in 2008 gave life to their personal aspiration … Continue reading What’s the Next Chapter After Culinaria im Farmerkreuz for Stefan and Manfred Kofler?

Rowena Dumlao and Ilaria Muscio
Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

High Up on the Dolomites at AlpiNN Food Space and Restaurant of Norbert Niederkofler

When Norbert Niederkofler, Executive Chef of three Michelin-starred restaurant St. Hubertus initiated Cook The Mountain, he had a clear project of offering pure gastronomic cuisine that is strongly rooted to the territory using the local and seasonal resources it offers. Precarious perhaps for the philosophy that seems so limiting to a starred restaurant but instead, he received a third star in 2018, was included in … Continue reading High Up on the Dolomites at AlpiNN Food Space and Restaurant of Norbert Niederkofler

Rowena Dumlao
Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Traditional Cuisine of the Dolomites Acquires New Shape at SanBrite in Cortina d’Ampezzo

SanBrite is more than a farmhouse. Owners Riccardo Gaspari and wife Ludovica Rubbini, respectively chef and sommelier, define it as an agricucina (agri-cuisine) where most of the products like the cheese, meat, and vegetables come from the Gaspari family production which then acquire interesting new shapes and flavors as they pass through the hands of the chef. Meaning healthy mountain hut in the local Ladin … Continue reading Traditional Cuisine of the Dolomites Acquires New Shape at SanBrite in Cortina d’Ampezzo

Rowena Dumlao
Northern Italy, 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 restaurant or on one of the lounge chairs on the … Continue reading Ristorante Acero Rosso in Vodo di Cadore, Italy: A Typical Mountain Chalet

Rowena Dumlao
Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

The Neoteric Alpine Cuisine of Aga Ristorante in San Vito di Cadore, Italy

If you put two extremely talented young chefs in the kitchen, one from the southern part of Italy where Mediterranean seafood cuisine is celebrated while the other one is from the mountainous region where alpine influence is utmost, the result is a surprising innovation of grand ideas, aromas and flavors intertwined in a luscious approach to gastronomy. Chef Oliver Piras, originally from the Italian island … Continue reading The Neoteric Alpine Cuisine of Aga Ristorante in San Vito di Cadore, Italy

Rowena Dumlao