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My first days in Rome

My first days in Rome

My first days in Rome

When I asked my Roman friends if they knew any “hidden gems ” unknown to the tourists they started laughing,- “Everywhere there are tourists!”. Until this moment I have been to only one restaurant (two if you count gelateria) which was touristy. Ristorante Matricianella And it was Ristorante Matricianella (…

22
Feb '11
Harry’s Bar Venezia

Harry’s Bar Venezia

Harry’s Bar Venezia

Harry’s Bar is a legendary Venetian institution where beef carpaccio and Bellini cocktail were invented. Even though it was my first time at Harry’s Bar, it seemed that everything, or, at least the menu, was déjà vu. It is here, steps away from San Marco square, where the famous New…

8
Sep '10
Report from Milan, Spring 09 edition

Report from Milan, Spring 09 edition

Report from Milan, Spring 09 edition

As I’ve posted last year, Milan is not only about shopping for designer bags and shoes, but also about delicious Italian food and certain Milanese style that you can’t find anywhere else. I don’t speak about the new rich sweeping away “Dolce” and “Giorgio” shops, but about the old Italy…

23
Mar '09
Ristorante Cracco

Ristorante Cracco

Ristorante Cracco

Ever since I started living my passion for gastronomy, I’ve fantasised to try the haute cuisine of the countries I travel. I will repeat myself again- I love French cuisine haut cuisine but I also find disappointing that most of the top restaurants in the world reflect the French cooking…

21
Jun '08
My long weekend/short week in Milan

My long weekend/short week in Milan

My long weekend/short week in Milan

I always have a great time in Italy. The nice combination of mild weather, beautiful architecture and hearty food makes me want to come back there even before going back home. My recommendations from my 5 day trip to Milan. I love in Milan… The Bulgari Hotel Via Privata Fratelli…

14
Apr '08
The Roman feast continues

The Roman feast continues

The Roman feast continues

Thanks, Jupiter, to the Roman friends! Like this, we didn’t have to go to a place full of tourists and mediocre food. Instead, we had a lovely lunch in Rome’s Jewish quarter. A very lively trattoria called Giggetto al Portico D’Ottavia. Now, I must confess, I love trattoria Italian food…

8
Oct '07
We feasted like the Romans…

We feasted like the Romans…

We feasted like the Romans…

I don’t know how about you, but when I am Italy I don’t want to eat out in too gastronomic restaurants. For me, Italian cuisine is all about hearty, convivial food that I found in Matricianella, this simple and cosy restaurant in the heart of Rome. I did dine in…

7
Oct '07
Enoteca Pinchiorri, Florence – praises to Italian gastronomy

Enoteca Pinchiorri, Florence – praises to Italian gastronomy

Enoteca Pinchiorri, Florence – praises to Italian gastronomy

There must be a good reason why Enoteca Pinchiorri has three Michelin stars and is among The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. (As I’ve mentioned before I don’t trust this particular list very much, but, still, such surveys can be good indicators.) Enoteca Pinchiorri in Florence is like L’Ambroisie in Paris…

21
Jun '07
Il Cibreo (Florence) – talent or marketing?

Il Cibreo (Florence) – talent or marketing?

Il Cibreo (Florence) – talent or marketing?

What I love about Italian food is that you don’t need to go to a fancy high-end place to enjoy it. Italian cooking is all about simplicity and conviviality and even in a simple “walk-in” trattoria, you will most likely find what you are looking for. But I wouldn’t be…

17
Jun '07
An image of a huge Mortadella

An image of a huge Mortadella

An image of a huge Mortadella

Isn’t it beautiful? Reviews of some top Florentine restaurants like Il Cibreo, La Giostra, and Enoteca Pinchiorri coming soon!

16
Jun '07