MANGIA by Maria Pasquale explores Italy’s 20 regions through food, sharing stories, traditions, local dishes, and insights from top chefs. Continue reading Maria Pasquale Unveils MANGIA in Rome: A Celebration of Italy Through Food
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
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
At La Perla Hotel, think about easing up and enjoying good food from simple to contemporary at the Bistrot La Perla. The dining room has a Tyrolean style interior with dark wood, plush red seats, stone and chandeliers with a large circular wooden bar centrally placed in the room. Cozily tucked in a corner of the town of Corvara in the Dolomites, the bistrot is … Continue reading Bistrot La Perla, A Convivial Tyrolean Corner in Hotel La Perla of Corvara
There are some dinners that are not so easy to forget because of the way the flavors have overwhelmed your palate and the culinary concept has cornered your interest. With the wave of an imaginative mind and a knowledge of the proper technique, the person behind the plates can create magic. The first time I met Giulio Gigli was at a dinner organized by Scacciadiavoli … Continue reading Giulio Gigli of Ristorante Une in Capodacqua: Modernizing Umbrian Tradition
Tiramisù. We all know how good this very popular Italian dessert is. Translated to “pull me up” in English, the rich and restorative dessert is definitely pumped with ingredients that can provide a jolt of energy. Coffee, cocoa powder, sugar, egg yolks, mascarpone and savoiardi (ladyfingers). This delicious dessert has all the qualities of being the most produced in the Italian kitchens for its easiness … Continue reading The Birth of Tiramisù at Le Beccherie Restaurant in Treviso, Italy
A special occasion concluded by the cooking of a talented chef for dinner was what Torre di Bisenzio Winery proprietors Mike and Neena Rees planned for the day of their new cellar’s inauguration. To finally settle down in front of an inviting setting of an outdoor dining table was what everyone needed after a hectic day. With just a handful of guests remaining, Chef Simona … Continue reading Sagraincasa: From Garden to Plate Lessons with a Chef in an Umbrian Farmhouse
If you translate “i capricci di Merion” to English, you would come out with: the whims of Merion. It’s a very curious name for a hotel, perhaps even a name that cannot be replicated for it is unique and rightfully its own. The name, as explained by husband and wife proprietors Stefano Santuari and Arianna Fiorenzoni, pertains to the villa’s story. The Art Nouveau villa … Continue reading The Gourmet Restaurant of I Capricci di Merion Resort & Spa in Umbria
Ristorante Castello di Fighine. The setting is the splendid 11th-century Castello di Fighine which has been restored and refurbished by South African couple Max and Joy Ulfane to a luxury resort. It is a historic castle perched on a hilltop in San Casciano dei Bagni at 650 meters high which overlooks the scenic Tuscan countryside. There is an exhilarating excitement as the solitary road leads … Continue reading Living a Luxury Tuscan Dream: Dining at Ristorante Castello di Fighine
Less than 10 kilometers from the walled city of Rieti is Ristorante La Trota. It is reachable by just taking the main country road, Via S. Susanna that takes from the city straight to the restaurant. From Rome, there is around 100 kilometers of distance but can be easily reached by car or train and bus to Rieti. Definitely worth the trip, it is a … Continue reading Ristorante La Trota in Rivodutri: Two Star Italian Freshwater Fish Cuisine
A place with interesting character where good food remains to be the protagonist throughout the years. Between the desire to give their best and the amiable nature that the owners give, Centopercento Gusto is quite a pleasant place to head to if your appetite wants something scrumptious. Restaurateur Marco Pasquali wants to convey a cuisine with expressive flavors ranging from traditional to more complex dishes … Continue reading Centopercento Gusto: Excellent Gourmet Proposals in the Heart of Rieti
Water is attached to the story of Rieti, a city in the region of Lazio located between Abruzzo and Umbria. The area around Rieti is rich in springs, lakes and thermal baths with therapeutic qualities with the Velino River being its central part. The waters have shaped this fertile land which conditioned its development and history. Historically, in ancient times, the Velino River had been … Continue reading The Vibrant Ancient City of Rieti: A Discovery of Food and Wine
A simple concept of “less is more” reverberates in strength in the conceptual kitchen of Chef Michele Esposito. He expresses the desire to propose a kitchen that circumvents superstructures and focus on balanced and intense flavors. Straightforward and clean in the palate but a studied complex technique behind every dish. It is a modernized cuisine that doesn’t forget the familiarity of flavors that we are … Continue reading Fine Dining and Conceptual Italian Cuisine of Emanuel in the Tuscan Island of Elba
In a lightly remote country road of Francavilla al Mare in the region of Abruzzo, MangiamoRi, a cozy restaurant owned by Rina Di Stefano gives a setting of a welcoming restaurant tucked among tennis courts in the local club. It is located on the upper floor of the clubhouse of the Tennis Club La Campagna where enthusiasts of sports and food can converge. It may … Continue reading MangiamoRi: A Cozy Restaurant in the Abruzzo Countryside of Francavilla al Mare
Its concept of contemporary seafood cuisine is atypical to an area best known for the famous porchetta and a myriad of fraschette (simple and rustic local restaurants) where they are consumed with quantities of the local Castelli Romani wines. With just 30 kilometers of distance from Rome, Ariccia is the destination to head to when the craving for spit-roasted boneless pork dictates someone’s appetite. But … Continue reading Sintesi Restaurant: It’s Not Just About Porchetta in Ariccia
