The Rise of Pandoro in a Panettone's World
Which one did you buy? What did you taste? Which is the best? In the last 10 years, artisan panettone has become an obsession for Italians. Come mid-November, and earlier each year, it’s all anyone talks about. TV shows, tastings, awards, and local and international competitions have turned Milan’s traditional holiday dessert into a national Christ...
‘Vermiglio’: Sideshow & Janus Films Set U.S. Release Date For Italy’s Oscar Submission
Sideshow and Janus Films have set a December 25 U.S. theatrical release date for Venice Silver Lion winner Vermiglio. The drama from writer, director and producer Maura Delpero is also Italy’s submission to the Best International Feature Film Oscar category. Delpero is the first woman to represent the country in 19 years. A portrait of a sprawling...
Italy holidays: swap the Amalfi Coast for this town with less tourists and beautiful vistas
Swerving the Amalfi Coast, I took advantage of a new twice-a-week flight from London Stansted to Salerno and instead pivoted south on a spacious and picturesque 90-minute Italo train to Maratea, Potenza, a town set high above the Gulf of Policastro dubbed ‘the pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea.’ An ornate, spurting fountain in the Old Town’s Piazza Vitol...
Family recipes are on the menu at Papa D's Original in Tuckerton
The meatballs at Papa D's Original in Tuckerton are made from a recipe that is more than 100 years old. Owner Dominick Corazza Jr. treats customers to a sample when they walk through the door. On display at Papa D's Original in Tuckerton is a photo of co-owner Madlyn Mignone's family and the story of how the restaurant, which she owns with husband...
Escape The Crowds Of Milan At An Overlooked Italian Town With Unique Architecture
Italy is truly a powerhouse when it comes to tourism. With around 60 million visitors annually, it's the fourth most visited country in the world. And, of course, it's not a mystery why Italy attracts so many. From the sunny Amalfi Coast to the soaring Dolomites, il bel paese (the beautiful country), the land of da Vinci and Caesar, is home to some...
Boston’s Paul Posti went from war hero to chef to celebrities
Paul Posti may not be a household name but his decorated career as a war hero and then later chef makes him worthy of being so. In 2023, close friend George Mather of Raynham honored the former World War II B-17 Flying Fortress tail gunner by writing and publishing the memoir “Posti: War Hero, Hollywood Insider, Chef to Celebrities, and Redemption....
At the table: Porchetta
Porchetta is one of an ever-increasing number of regional dishes that has gone, if not quite global, then certainly globe-trotting, a phenomenon to which Italian cuisine seems particularly inclined. The evidence points to porchetta having originated in the town of Ariccia in Lazio, although there are inevitably counterclaimants—a notable one from N...
Review of Volare Italian Ristorante, Louisville, KY
Located on the charming Frankfort Avenue, Volare Italian Restaurant stands as a beacon of culinary excellence in Louisville, KY. With its promise of authentic Italian cuisine infused with modern touches, Volare offers an exceptional dining experience that goes beyond just a meal—it’s a journey into the heart of Italy with the distinct flair of Loui...
Get to know nebbiolo, the grape behind some of Italy's best wines
Nebbiolo is arguably one of Italy’s oldest and most celebrated wine grapes, giving us the famed wines of barolo and barbaresco from Piemonte, a land of mountain vistas and white truffles. Yet despite this acclaim, nebbiolo is a paradox: Unlike other major varieties such as cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay, which are grown throughout the winemaking...
Where to go on holiday in Italy in December: the 12 best destinations
Thinking about taking a short holiday in December? Italy is a great place to start: you could choose ski resorts adorned with the first snowfall, or charming villages lit up with festive Christmas lights. Don't forget the cultural cities, which feel even more welcoming during the holiday season. And, of course, December is the month of Christmas ma...
Foodie Friday: Simpatico Italy’s Finest
Simpatico Italy’s Finest is a spot that will make you feel like you’re in Nonna’s kitchen. And, the building has a rich history behind it. “It was originally built between 1896 and 1901, and it was an oyster saloon,” explained owner Bobbi Parlett. A lot has changed since Parlett purchased the building and began restoring it in 2001. All of that wor...
Journey through the Medici fortresses of Romagna
A journey through a land where history has shaped every stone, every tower, every village, in the heart of Romagna and particularly of Tuscan Romagna. The hinterland of Romagna is marked by the presence of several Medici fortresses: in Renaissance times, in fact, part of Romagna was placed under the rule of the Medici, and in general the whole regi...