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Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Rastrello Cucina & Giardino in Panicale: An Umbrian Kitchen Sustained with Freshness, Ingenuity and Tradition

Located within the picturesque medieval village of Panicale, celebrated as one of “Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages” (I Borghi Piu Belli d’Italia), is Rastrello Cucina & Giardino, the bistro of Rastrello Boutique Hotel. This culinary destination beckons discerning diners to embark on a journey where luxury intertwines with history. Positioned on the border of Umbria and Tuscany, Panicale serves as an idyllic haven, capturing the essence … Continue reading Rastrello Cucina & Giardino in Panicale: An Umbrian Kitchen Sustained with Freshness, Ingenuity and Tradition

Rowena Dumlao
Events, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

In Celebration of Wine in Rome, Osteria delle Coppelle Conceives Cantina Coppelle

Already a bustling small Roman square in proximity to the Pantheon, Piazza delle Coppelle hosts Cantina Coppelle, another innovative project which embodies Italy’s rich gastronomic heritage. Conceived by Daniele Paolucci, the mastermind behind Osteria delle Coppelle, Cantina Coppelle invites wine enthusiasts to partake in a series of curated events celebrating Italian wine and beyond. Every Thursday until the summer months, Cantina Coppelle transforms the historic … Continue reading In Celebration of Wine in Rome, Osteria delle Coppelle Conceives Cantina Coppelle

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

The Splendid Gastronomic World of Risette Restaurant in Valletta, Malta

Centrally located in the heart of Valletta, Risette finds its home in the narrow Old Theatre Street in front of the Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Ensconced in the stylish Victorian building built in the 19th-century, Risette shares the same stylish space with Casa Ellul, a luxury boutique hotel. This intimate restaurant, adorned with chalkboard black walls accentuated with yellow ochre upholstery and vibrant green … Continue reading The Splendid Gastronomic World of Risette Restaurant in Valletta, Malta

Rowena Dumlao
Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

A Fine Dining Journey Through Maltese Fusion Cuisine at Noni Restaurant in Valletta

Tucked in the heart of Valletta, Malta’s capital, Noni Restaurant offers a culinary journey where Maltese flavors meet innovation. Led by award-winning and Michelin-starred Chef Jonathan Brincat, who’s also known as Noni, and his sister, Ritienne Brincat, the Restaurant Manager, this intimate dining establishment brings together the rich flavors of Maltese and Mediterranean cuisine with a contemporary twist. Noni’s philosophy revolves around honoring local traditions … Continue reading A Fine Dining Journey Through Maltese Fusion Cuisine at Noni Restaurant in Valletta

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Carníca: Gastronomic Luminaries Behind the Pots and Pats in the Via Veneto Kitchen

In the bustling heart of Rome’s historic Via Veneto, where the echoes of the Dolce Vita still resonate, a new era of glamor and indulgence has emerged. At the helm of this modern-day sensation is Carnìca, a dynamic fusion of restaurant and nightclub, spearheaded by the renowned television personality Veronica Ursida and her partner, restaurateur Vito Fiusco. Carnìca is not merely a dining destination, it … Continue reading Carníca: Gastronomic Luminaries Behind the Pots and Pats in the Via Veneto Kitchen

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Events, Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Italy, Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Il Borgo Selvaggio: 4-Hands Lunch Dedicated to Foraging and Forest-Raised Animals at Tenuta Borgo Santa Cecilia in Umbria

When the curtains closed on another successful chapter of “Il Borgo Selvaggio” before the cold Umbrian winter engulfed the picturesque landscape of Tenuta Borgo Santa Cecilia, the resounding applause of the participants were more amplified with the excited anticipation for the next round of events the year 2024 will take. Il Borgo Selvaggio is a series of extraordinary lunch events dedicated to the celebration of … Continue reading Il Borgo Selvaggio: 4-Hands Lunch Dedicated to Foraging and Forest-Raised Animals at Tenuta Borgo Santa Cecilia in Umbria

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Restaurants in Rome

Almatò: A Refined Restaurant in Rome Created by Three Rugby Mates That You Need to Check Out

It has been four years since friends and business partners Chef Tommaso Venuti, Manfredi Custureri and Alberto Martelli opened Almatò in 2020. Their friendship, which started in tackles in the rugby playing field and passion for good food, continues at Almatò where they wear different hats assuming various roles. Tommaso takes over the kitchen, Manfredi functions as the Restaurant Manager while Alberto makes the wine … Continue reading Almatò: A Refined Restaurant in Rome Created by Three Rugby Mates That You Need to Check Out

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Restaurants in Rome

Santa Romana – Pizzeria di Quartiere: Two Brothers Highlight Roman Pizzas

Santa Romana – Pizzeria di Quartiere is about two aspiring young Roman brothers who have the right formula to make their dream come true in Rome. Davide Rotundo and his brother Raoul, a promising pizza chef, present their talent with the iconic Roman pizza and an immediate cuisine in a warm and welcoming environment in the area of Magliana at the capital. The brothers have … Continue reading Santa Romana – Pizzeria di Quartiere: Two Brothers Highlight Roman Pizzas

Rowena Dumlao
Hotels, Hotels in Europe, Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

Farm to Table at Hraunsnef Restaurant in Borgarfjördur, Iceland

Hraunsnef is a restaurant, hotel and an animal farm in the Nordurárdalur valley in Borgarfjordur (not to confused with the town with the same name in the eastern part of the country), just 100 kilometers north of Reykjavik. It’s hard to miss its group of black wooden houses from Ring Road or Route 1 from the all-green landscape. It can be a short destination if … Continue reading Farm to Table at Hraunsnef Restaurant in Borgarfjördur, Iceland

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

Icelandic Farm to Table at Eldhusid Restaurant in Gistihúsið – Lake Hotel Egilsstadir

Eldhusid Restaurant is located inside Gistihúsið – Lake Hotel Egilsstadir, a member of the Icelandic Farm Holidays. It is a family-run hotel owned by Gunnlaugur Jónasson, Hulda Elisabeth Daníelsdótti and their children. Although the hotel was built in 1903, the farm – guesthouse has been with Gunnlaugur’s grandparents since 1889 where guests were already being accommodated. However, significant modernization and refurbishments to the structure were … Continue reading Icelandic Farm to Table at Eldhusid Restaurant in Gistihúsið – Lake Hotel Egilsstadir

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

North by Dill in Akureyri: The North Icelandic Cuisine of Gunnar Karl Gíslason

After Dill, the first Michelin-starred restaurant of Iceland located in its capital, Reykjavik, Chef Gunnar Karl Gíslason opened another gourmet restaurant in the second largest and most important city of the country. North opened its doors in the summer of 2022 in the city of Akureyri, Iceland’s “Capital of the North”. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and fjords, the city is a picturesque base for exploring … Continue reading North by Dill in Akureyri: The North Icelandic Cuisine of Gunnar Karl Gíslason

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

Matur og Drykkur in Reykjavik Preserves Old Icelandic Recipes and Gives Them Modern Twists

It’s not fine dining but it’s definitely the kind of environment that will rock your cuisine-inquisitive appetite for particular Icelandic fare. That said, the old salt fish factory built in the 1920s sitting by the harbor of Reykjavik is the location of Matur og Drykkur where it shares space with the Saga Museum. Apropos to its casual neighborhood, the setting inside the restaurant is informal … Continue reading Matur og Drykkur in Reykjavik Preserves Old Icelandic Recipes and Gives Them Modern Twists

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

The Second Fornace Stella in Marconi, Rome Offers Pizzas and Burgers

When Fornace Stella opened in 2018 in Piazza Lecce (a short distance from Piazza Bologna), the restaurant that seats a hundred guests, became a point of reference for the neighborhood in a very short time. “This was in fact our mission but we didn’t think we would see it achieved, in terms of customers, so quickly,” says Enrico Mercatili, co-owner of Fornace Stella. He recalls … Continue reading The Second Fornace Stella in Marconi, Rome Offers Pizzas and Burgers

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Europe

Art Priori in Tallinn, Estonia: A Silver Spoon Fine Dining Excellence

Art Priori is a restaurant where fine art and high cuisine share a space together. Opened in 2015 in one of the most quiet cobblestone roads of the old town of Tallinn, Art Priori is an imperative gastronomic (and artistic) stop for those who are looking for something that’s out of the usual tourist route. It is decidedly one of Estonia’s best restaurants as evidenced … Continue reading Art Priori in Tallinn, Estonia: A Silver Spoon Fine Dining Excellence

Rowena Dumlao
Destinations, Europe, Wineries, Wineries in Europe

Spiezer Winery in Spiez, Switzerland

The Swiss are keeping quiet about something. Their country is not just about superior chocolates, magnificent alps, extravagant watches and private banks. Nature gave them rich soil and excellent micro climates to tinker with so two thousand years ago, they planted grape vines that they use to make outstanding wines. They have six wine regions producing red and white wines with a current percentage of … Continue reading Spiezer Winery in Spiez, Switzerland

Rowena Dumlao