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Stefano Marazzato and his Restaurant Don Lisander in the heart of Milan

Alessandro Manzoni. Nicknamed by the Milanese of the time: Don Lisander Nicknames usually respond to the mocking tones of popular expressiveness. Not in this sense, which rather enhances a respectful sentiment preserved in the evocative prefix…

Fabio Massimo Bonini tell us his story about Traditional Balsamic Vinegar

History to know Perhaps not everyone knows that Traditional Balsamic Vinegar is a typical specialty of the Modena province. Think that its origins date back over a thousand years and connoisseurs have always appreciated the unique touch that…

Chef Anthony Genovese: “Il Pagliaccio” in Rome

Of South-Italian origins, with a talent for cooking - refined at Ecole Hoteliére de Nice- and extensive collaboration with Enoteca Pinchiorri both in Florence and Tokyo, Chef Anthony Genovese, available now at his Il Pagliaccio restaurant,…

Potafiori Bistro: one of a kind

Lush flowers, good music, great design and lavish food, all combined together: difficult to achieve perfection with so many elements on hand. In reaching the -almost- impossible, Rosalba Piccinni, singer and owner of three flower shops in Milan…

Bellevue Syrene, best Italian hotel in the world

First place in Italy and third at a worldwide level for the Bellevue Syrene of Sorrento hotel in the Tripadvisor 14th edition of Travelers’ Choice Hotel Awards.  The recognition from the famous portal is undoubtedly a prestigious one…

Piazza Duomo, 3 stars Michelin in Alba

In the center of Alba -Piedmont, Langhe area- from the union between Piedmontese wine producer Ceretto family and chef Enrico Crippa, borns  Piazza Duomo restaurant. The location is definitely not a casual one. In fact, the Piedmontese…
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Christian Puglisi, a Michelin star in Copenhagen at Relae Restaurant

Born in Sicily- Messina - adopted Danish-Italian Christian Puglisi, class 1982,  meets his great love in Denmark: cooking. Experiencing with different stoves and recipes, Puglisi left famous two Michelin stars Noma restaurant in Copenhagen…

Villa Crespi: Lake Orta’s fairy tale

A fairy tale embedded into reality -could be this Resort’s slogan, too- Villa Crespi seats on a hill from which it dominates Lake Orta, in the Piedmont region. Built in 1879, now part of the Relais et Chateaux group, the abode’s Moorish…

Filippo La Mantia, Milano eats Sicilian with colors and passion

A bit of Sicily in Milan. Filippo La Mantia’ s new space, located in piazza Risorgimento, it is not just a restaurant, but a concentrate of this Chef passions and a festival of good wine, superb food and music, all integrated by architect…
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Quintessence of comfort in Rome : Palazzo Montemartini

It took five years to re-style, but the result proves a well worth effort: Hotel Palazzo Montemartini, perfect alchemy of contemporary style and timeless elegance, reunited in an historic setting, catches the traveler’s attention. Member…
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Andrea Aprea at Park Hyatt Restaurant Milano

Reinterpreting Italian gastronomic tradition with a careful selection of raw materials. This in the essence of chef Andrea Aprea’s cuisine. Born in Naples, 37 year-old, after several experiences of working in Italy and abroad, today he is…
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Mandarin Oriental Hotel opens in Milan

The unique hotel fuses Italian design with timeless Oriental luxury. The Mandarin Oriental has opened in the heart of Milan, at 9 via Andegari, few steps from La Scala and via Montenapoleone. The hotel features 104 rooms and suites designed…

Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées celebrates Expo with a gourmet menu

Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées celebrates Expo with a dedicated menu. “Thursdays with Expo” is the occasion to enjoy a new food experience signed by executive chef Gianni Conti. Every Thursday, up to the 31st October 2015, the restaurant…

Grand Hotel Tremezzo, 100 years of charme on Lake Como

With over 100 years of history, Grand Hotel Tremezzo re-opened in March showing a completely new and fresh look. An authentic liberty-style Palace on the shores of Lake Como, in Tremezzo, facing directly onto Bellagio, where the two…

Italy meets Japan at the Asola’s kitchen

Italian haute cuisine meets the unique flavors of Japan in a new food experience. In the heart of Milan, at the spectacular rooftop restaurant of the The Brian&Barry Building San Babila – on the ninth floor, via Durini 28 – four of the…
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Terme di Saturnia: a Spa to find your balance and well-being

A natural paradise. The famous Terme di Saturnia Resort finds its home in the heart of Tuscan Maremma, at the foot of the medieval town of Saturnia, near Grosseto, between the Piombino and Argentario promontories. The elegant hotel consists…
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Castello di Velona, unforgettable wellness at the Oli Spa

Its most precious treasure is the thermal water: Castello di Velona Resort, the prestigious resort in Montalcino, renovated its Spa. The new “Oli SPA” spreads over 500 square meter covered in travertine, offers 2 outdoor and 2 indoor pools…
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Chef Dario Abbate creates the flavors of Castello di Velona

Combining Tuscan traditional flavors with Sicilian specialties. This is Dario Abbate’s philosophy, executive Chef at Castello di Velona Resort, Thermal Spa & Winery, the dream castle in the heart of Val d’Orcia, Unesco World Heritage…

Vigilius Mountain Resort, luxury in the nature

The only noise is the one of the wind. The five star design hotel Vigilius Mountain Resort is elegantly embedded in the surrounding landscape of the car-free Vigiljoch, near Merano, at 1500 meters altitude, and is only reachable on foot…

Casillo, Italian cuisine at Expo 2015

About 35 show coking with great chefs to rediscover Italian cuisine. Casillo Group, leading Italian company in the groats, flour, edible flours and baked products field, is organizing, at Expo 2015, a series of events “A fuoco lento”, included…