The Amalfi Coast in Italy is every traveler’s dream. The dazzling coastline conjures up alluring images of the Mediterranean glittering like a sea of diamonds, oversized lemons hanging from sun-drenched terraces, and tantalizing aromas of fresh seafood and citrus that hang in the air, all backdropped by the ever present azure blue Mediterranean sea...
READ MOREItaly holds claim to 58 UNESCO sites (the most of any nation), with 31 additional sites on the tentative list right now. It’s incredible; all that history and enlightenment from a country slightly larger than the state of Arizona. And it means that no matter how many times you’ve been to Italy, there’s always so much more to see, and do. While I do...
READ MOREVisiting the Amalfi coast of Italy? It’s quite a long and spectacular stretch of Mediterranean coastline, so figuring out where to go and what to see can be a little overwhelming. Luckily, we’ve rounded up five must-see Amalfi Coast gems. Everyone has favorite towns along the Amalfi coast (whether Amalfi or Positano, Ravello or Salerno). Where you...
READ MOREFar from the cacophony of day trippers, busy cafés, and shops selling everything-lemon lies an almost forgotten piece of Amalfi’s rich and fascinating history. A steady climb from sea level along Via San Lorenzo leads past Amalfi’s stunning Duomo, colorful pastel shop fronts, and numerous side alleys that entice the curious. The ascent levels off a...
READ MOREVisiting a new place can get overwhelming quickly. But I learned a trick that I think everyone should adopt: Before setting out for the day in said place, pick an “arbitrary stupid goal.” I learned about the arbitrary stupid goal (or ASG, as I will call it moving forward) in 2019 when the Eater Book Club (RIP, for now) read Tamara Shopsin’s memoir ...
READ MOREI’m getting pretty excited, look.” Chef Eric Rivera lifted a pant leg to reveal various shapes of pasta floating on the black background of his sock. It was June 2021, and his enthusiasm for Ravello Ristorante in Montgomery, Alabama, was at full boil. After months of pandemic and supply-chain-related delays, the restaurant opened in July 2022. The...
READ MOREHotel Miramalfi is a hotel situated in the beautiful town of Positano, Italy. It offers guests an unforgettable experience with stunning views of the Amalfi Coast and Tyrrhenian Sea. The hotel itself has been around since 1987, when it was established by local families who wanted to share their passion for hospitality and the beautiful Italian cult...
READ MOREAre you looking for the perfect Italy trip? Look no further than the stunningly beautiful Almalfi Coast. This picturesque coastline along the southern edge of Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula offers breathtaking views, delicious cuisine, and unique experiences that you won’t find anywhere else on the planet. Let us explore what this incredible region h...
READ MOREA restaurant idea that chef Pat Pascarella came up with more than five years ago has debuted in Midtown. Alici opened last month in the Midtown Promenade at 931 Monroe Drive. The restaurant took over the space left vacant when FROGS Cantina closed at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pascarella said he’s been wanting to open a seafood and pa...
READ MOREIn the winter, all the lemons in Amalfi have already been picked, and the empty lemon arbors glisten in the freshly fading dawn. With that slowness typical of certain southern villages, first stores lift their shutters: within an instant, the bustle of tourists already invades the alleys of the center. The last and only paper mill still active in A...
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