Florence Beyond the Guidebook: Where to Take Guests Who Have Already Done the Obvious
The hardest brief we get from corporate organisers is the second visit. The first visit brief is easy. The group has never been to Florence. You take them to the Duomo, you arrange a guided Uffizi, you book a candlelit dinner with a view of the Arno, and you hand...
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8 Best Sicilian Pasta Dishes You Should Try
Is there anything to say about Sicilian food that hasn’t already been said? This sun-kissed Italian island in the Mediterranean has a culinary scene like no other. Its pasta dishes are particularly distinguished, from the hearty pasta alla norma to the vibrant flavors of pasta con le sarde. If you’ve...
Must-Try Roman Desserts: A Sweet Guide to Ancient Rome’s Best Treats
Before moving to Rome, I was more concerned with the likes of carbonara, suppli, and cacio e pepe, and other Italian foods than with Roman desserts. After years of calling this city home, it’s safe to say that things have changed! The city’s saccharine delights are an integral part of...
Best 4 Kosher Restaurants in Rome
The Jewish community has an enduring and deep-rooted relationship with the Eternal City. These two cultures have become intertwined, so much so that some of Rome’s signature dishes, such as carciofi alla giudìa, have Jewish origins. I’ve dedicated some of my Rome food tours to exploring the cobbled streets of...
Milan, Bergamo, Brescia – Exploring the Cuisine of Lombardy
Lombardy is in Northern Italy, in the foothills of the Alps. The influence of this slightly colder climate makes the cuisine of major cities like Milan, Bergamo, and Brescia much heartier than you’ll find in other parts of Italy. So, when you include Lombardy restaurants as part of a Milan...
The Ultimate Guide to Wine Tasting in Rome
Tuscany, Piedmont, and Veneto might take the crown for Italy’s most notable wine regions, but Rome is an equally alluring destination for wine lovers. In fact, I’d go as far as to say that wine tasting in Rome is as good as anywhere else in the country! Wine plays a...
3 Best Restaurants in Brera, Milan: Where to Eat in the Artistic Quarter
The Brera district is Milano’s artistic beating heart. Its charming cobblestone streets are festooned with art galleries and an eclectic mix of some of Milan’s best restaurants. If you love art and culture, then it only makes sense to include a stop in the Brera on your next Milan food...
Milan – Italy’s Craft Beer Hub
Milan truly is an international city embracing fashion and cuisine from all over the world. In recent years they’ve also grown to become one of Europe’s craft beer hubs, spawning breweries and bars that offer unique takes on traditional Italian brewing techniques and innovative brewing styles. If you’re a craft...
Milan — Where Fashion Meets Food
Milan is known throughout the world as being a hub of commerce and global fashion. Life here moves at a frenetic pace, as the go-getting Milanese work as hard as they play. This means that Milan is a place to be seen, and many of the people here dress to...
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