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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
Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Restaurants in Rome

La Vista in Ariccia: A Family-Run Restaurant Committed to Authenticity and Quality

Nestled amidst the serene beauty of the Latium coastal towns, La Vista beckons travelers seeking an exquisite blend of Italian cuisine and awe-inspiring vistas. Located just thirty kilometers south of Rome, this charming retreat is perched on the Alban Hills, offering guests a sweeping panorama of the Tyrrhenian Coast that stretches out below. Owned and operated by the esteemed Amici family, renowned for their hospitality … Continue reading La Vista in Ariccia: A Family-Run Restaurant Committed to Authenticity and Quality

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
Events, Italy, Wineries, Wineries in Europe

Masterclass on Finca Qualificada: A Reflection of Terroir in the Great Wines of Catalonia with Rome Wine Expo

In collaboration with Institut Català de la Vinya i el Vi (INCAVI) and Generalitat de Catalunya Delegation in Italy, Rome Wine Expo orchestrated an insightful masterclass delving into the wines of Catalonia on the 3rd of March 2024. Entitled “Finca Qualificada, The Reflection of Terroir in the Great Wines of Catalonia”, the event showcased six exceptional wines that have earned the prestigious recognition awarded by … Continue reading Masterclass on Finca Qualificada: A Reflection of Terroir in the Great Wines of Catalonia with Rome Wine Expo

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Restaurants in Rome

Flora Restaurant of Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora: A Culinary Adventure on Via Veneto

Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora keeps up with its 5-star luxury hotel status starting with its location along Via Veneto, an iconic setting associated with the Dolce Vita era in Rome. Nestled within the walls of the neoclassical Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora, Flora Restaurant stands as a culinary gem in the heart of the capital. With its opulent surroundings and commitment to excellence, this … Continue reading Flora Restaurant of Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora: A Culinary Adventure on Via Veneto

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 Rome

Caligola Osteria Sincera: A Roman Restaurant Where You Can Find Authenticity and Quality in the Kitchen

As a tourist in Rome, it can be confusing to choose which restaurant to go to for Roman cuisine. There are a lot in the city but it’s always in our interest to choose the ones that put quality in the forefront. Opened in October of 2022, one of the capital’s best bet is Caligola Osteria Sincera located in the Prati, a very central area … Continue reading Caligola Osteria Sincera: A Roman Restaurant Where You Can Find Authenticity and Quality in the Kitchen

Rowena Dumlao
Destinations, Italy, North, Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Livenza River: A Slow Food Journey in Discovering the Venetian Territory of Waterways and Land

A river that flows generously through the plains of Veneto and Friuli – Venezia Giulia creating passages that mark picturesque natural landscapes at its path touching banks sprinkled with a collection of lush hydric green vegetation, villages and fields, Livenza River is one of Veneto’s hidden gems. The length of the river is lined with various kinds of willows, alders, birches, acacia, hawthorn and poplars … Continue reading Livenza River: A Slow Food Journey in Discovering the Venetian Territory of Waterways and Land

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants in Italy, Restaurants in Rome

Elevating Romance in Rome with a Valentine’s Dinner at Adelaide (Hotel Vilon) and Don Pasquale (Hotel Maalot)

Valentine’s Day is synonymous with love and what better way to celebrate this special occasion than with a romantic dinner at a couple of charming and intimate restaurants tucked inside two of Rome’s luxurious 5-star hotels? This year, 2024, go for something extraordinary prepared by two celebrated chefs of the capital, with kitchens that are highly recommended by food experts. Chef  Gabriele Muro of Adelaide … Continue reading Elevating Romance in Rome with a Valentine’s Dinner at Adelaide (Hotel Vilon) and Don Pasquale (Hotel Maalot)

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
Center, Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Southern Italy, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Humus Ristorante of I Cacciagalli Wine Resort: Tradition, Innovation and Territory

Wedged between tradition and innovation with a backbone of territory best describes the kitchen of Humus Restaurant in the hands of Chef Domenico Falzarano. He defines the kitchen as a laboratory of ideas where experimentation and creativity is fulfilled without straying away from tradition. While he chooses a revisited cuisine based on tradition, the key focus of his recipes are the entirety of aromas and … Continue reading Humus Ristorante of I Cacciagalli Wine Resort: Tradition, Innovation and Territory

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

At Le Brocchette in Fiumicino You Eat What the Mediterranean Sea Gives You

For Carmine Carli, proprietor of Hosteria di Mare Le Brocchette, the freshness of the sea is celebrated everyday with an ever-changing à la carte menu at his restaurant. The sea is rich with fresh raw materials and his aim is to surprise his diners with a menu made up of dishes that change daily because what he has in the kitchen always depends on what … Continue reading At Le Brocchette in Fiumicino You Eat What the Mediterranean Sea Gives You

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

Fridheimar Tomato Farm: Dining Among the Tomato Plants in a Greenhouse at Iceland’s Golden Circle

While waterfalls, geysers, fissures, and hot springs make enticing destinations along the Golden Circle, you can also toss in an all-year round tomato farm and restaurant as a stop along the route. Fridheimar is Iceland’s most unique tomato farm because the dining room is set right inside the greenhouse where tomato plants are nursed all year round. Its location along the route of the Golden … Continue reading Fridheimar Tomato Farm: Dining Among the Tomato Plants in a Greenhouse at Iceland’s Golden Circle

Rowena Dumlao