The Sannio, in the hinterland area of Campania, stretches between Benevento and Caserta. Far away from the stereotypes of mass tourism, it distinguishes itself for its villages and green valleys and hills. Anyway, this area, in particular, has a rich food and wine tradition. Now, we try to propose you a kind of itinerary following its typical and t...
READ MOREWhen you think of your favorite summer cocktail, what comes to mind? I’m guessing “chinotto” wasn’t your first thought. Here’s the great news: Even if you’ve never heard of chinotto, you still have time to grab some and get ready for the season. The most underrated member of the orange family is living a new life! Chinotto oranges (Citrus myrtifoli...
READ MOREYears before deciding to create a Shelby Cobra-killing sports car, 27-year-old Argentine-born Alejandro de Tomaso emigrated to Italy in 1955 with the dream of becoming a Formula One driver. He settled in Modena, a city with deep roots in the automotive industry, and two years later, he got a chance to make his dream come true by joining Scuderia Ce...
READ MOREIt was forecasted that “hot vax summer” in New York — when newly vaccinated young people emerged from more than a year of isolation — would herald a moment of aesthetic excess and opulence in fashion. And while some shoppers — particularly those college-aged and younger — did spring for that kind of frosted-pink-and-sequined Y2K revival, there was...
READ MOREThe exhibit, curated by the 2021 Italian Design Ambassador in Los Angeles Mattia Biagi, explores the iconic creations by Italian designers and design companies. Bringing Italian design and culture to a wide public has always been one of Biagi’s goals since he moved to Los Angeles 18 years ago. His aim with this show is to take the observer on a voy...
READ MORE“We opened in Venice, then next played Verona…then Mantua and Padua… and then…” Those Cole Porter lyrics from a long-ago Broadway musical sound like a tourist’s itinerary of Veneto. A gondola ride and gelato in St. Mark’s Square. Standing under Juliet’s balcony in Verona, or exploring the museums and churches of Padua. Maybe even day-tripping to Tr...
READ MORECominciamo con il definire quello che non è. Zanotta House New York non è uno showroom, non è un negozio né tantomeno un luogo tradizionale di vendita. Non è neanche un boutique apartment, che già rappresenta un’evoluzione in chiave esclusiva del concetto di esposizione. In questa costruzione di mattoni nel Lower West Side di Manhattan, al numero 2...
READ MOREThe wines of Trentino-Alto Adige are among both Italy's most popular and obscure. From a wine point of view, Trentino and Alto Adige (also known as South Tyrol) are very different. The first is known for excellent Classic Method sparkling wines made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and the region's native vines like Teroldego and Nosiola. The bottle...
READ MOREThis love has no boundaries. It extends from Basilicata in the south to Trentino in the north. And it doesn’t just focus on one type of Italian food. This boundless love includes pizza, pasta and lots of fried stuff. Our only fear when we dine in Italy is that we’ll get too full to eat it all. However, we understand that others may fear breaking th...
READ MOREBuffalo milk mozzarella (Mozzarella di Bufala in Italian) is a fresh cheese with a a kneaded dough obtained from the cheese-making of buffalo milk, typical of the area that ancient Romans used to call Campania Felix and more specifically in the Terra dei Mazzoni. Currently, it is one of the Made in Italy products most exported and requested all aro...
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