The Aperol Spritz — the fizzy, bright orange cocktail hailing from Italy’s Veneto region — has taken the world by storm, but the Italian tradition of aperitivo goes far beyond the ubiquitous drink. In cities like Florence, Venice, and Rome, where I live, sidewalk cafés routinely fill up in the early evenings, but it’s also common to offer guests an...

Oftentimes we are happy to tell stories about an Italian genius almost unknown to the general public. Today we tell about Angelo Dalle Molle, the creator of the iconic Italian Amaro Cynar in the 1950s, who half a century ago was also building electric cars, designing car sharing and charging stations, and later dedicated himself to research in arti...

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In 2025, Disaronno, the world's most consumed Italian liqueur, celebrates its remarkable 500th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its history. To commemorate this event, Disaronno introduces the Disaronno Bar concept, designed to strengthen its connection to the urban and daily life of neighborhood bars in emerging city districts. The...

Fancy some amaro in Las Vegas? If so, you’re in luck — because AMARI, located at UnCommons, has the largest selection in Las Vegas. As its name suggests, AMARI is rooted in the rich Italian tradition of amaro (Italian for “bitter”), a herbal liqueur long treasured as a post-dinner digestif. With origins dating back to ancient Rome and a legacy that...

It’s that time of year: The days are getting longer, the weather warmer and the likelihood higher that it’ll be months before we see rain again. So we thought it was the perfect opportunity to revisit our guide to L.A.’s best rooftop bars—and crown a new number one. That honor now goes to Dante Beverly Hills, a ninth-floor rooftop at the Maybourne...

Global flavor company Torani will continue its 100th anniversary celebrations by welcoming visitors into a colorful and fantastical “Flavor Factory” pop-up experience April 11 through 13, 2025. This immersive imaginarium of flavor takes visitors through Torani’s rich history, where guests can explore a century of flavor, craft unique beverage conco...

By now, it’s a well-known fact that whisky is pretty much made everywhere nowadays, from Mississippi to Tasmania to China to New Jersey to... well, you get the point. But every now and then I still encounter a whisky for the first time and think, they make whisky there? So finding out that there’s a craft spirits distillery making whisky in Florenc...

It’s a time-honored tradition among Vegas visitors to promenade along the Strip. Depending on the direction, a walkabout can lead to discoveries that may not have been on the original travel itinerary and can take an epicurean turn. Should the route pass in front of Park MGM, the opportunity to explore Eataly Las Vegas awaits just inside the resort...

Thousands of liters of Italian sparkling wine, ordered before President Donald Trump’s tariff threats, are on a boat headed to the United States. Before the wine is unloaded and handed to its recipients, they may need to pay a tariff bill big enough to put a kid through college. Small business owners say they’re paralyzed with indecision because of...