You might think that with a bottle of fermented grape juice, drinkability comes as standard equipment. But, it just ain’t so. And what exactly is drinkability, anyway? Many of Italy’s wines are first and foremost food wines. That is to say, components of many Italian wines - acidity, tannins, etc. - are such that the wines not only compliment foo...
READ MOREIt is no secret that most Italians have an inherent eye for good design, and Italian love for home is second to none. Take these two and combine them, and what you get is the essence of Italian interior design. If you are looking for a way to meet all that you require from your home and make it the cynosure of all eyes at the same time, look no fur...
READ MOREA summer trip to Italy sounds amazing, but you know what’s even better? Saving a bunch of money by going to the 305’s version of Italy instead. There’s an Italian-themed pop-up that has fun for the whole family. We’ve discovered a portal to Italy in Brickell’s new Italian-inspired food hall, La Centrale. Just follow the trail and you’ll find yourse...
READ MOREFor a certain rung of the world, sneakers and t-shirts might be covetable, but they aren’t the rarest thing within reach. The ultimate grail might be an emerald green sequin Valentino cape, a rose-print silk-chiffon gown trimmed outrageously with white ostrich feathers dipped in rose pink and leaf green, or the iconic Chanel skirt suit in “painted...
READ MOREItalian beer production recorded its highest volume to date in 2017 (15.6 million hectolitres), an increase of 7.5% on the previous year. Exports also achieved a new record, up 7.9% year-on-year, to 2.7 million hl. The figures come from the latest Annual Report by AssoBirra, an association that brings together two major malt producers and about 40...
READ MOREConstruction on a new mid-rise condo development in Miami’s Surfside neighborhood hit a milestone last week as crews topped-off the 12-story ‘Arte’ project at 8955 Collins Avenue. The upcoming oceanfront residences come from Italian architect Antonio Citterio in collaboration with local architect Kobi Karp. It represents the first U.S. building for...
READ MORENon ci sono solo gli States nel Nord America. Noi siamo partiti dal Canada (precisamente da Vancouver e Toronto, proprio nei giorni del 44esimo vertice del G7 in Québec), per un giro in Nord America con il tradizionale roadshow in compagnia delle migliori cantine nostrane – tra degustazioni per addetti ai lavori e masterclass - per spostarci poi (p...
READ MOREIf asked to name the Italian car brand with the grandest pedigree in motorsports, perhaps your answer would be Ferrari. But the cognoscenti know that Alfa Romeo has a more extensive racing history. The record includes the first grand prix world championship in 1923, the first two Formula One world championships in 1950-51, four wins at Le Mans, 10...
READ MORENever and nowhere you will find a man who does not like Italian cuisine! Indeed, any form of disagreement stops when pizza, pasta, risotto, bruschetta and pannacotta are brought over to the table. What kind of epidemic took the world, pushing people to worship Italian specialities? A possible answer is not only the combination of ingredients, but a...
READ MOREThe largest food and wine fair in the U.S. devoted exclusively to Italian wines and food products, producers, and gastronomic traditions. Now in its fifth year, Taste of Italy Houston™ is the largest food and wine fair in the U.S. devoted exclusively to Italian wines and food products, producers, and gastronomic traditions. More than 550 people at...
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