12 Aug 2014

Posted at 00:00h in Food and wine, Italian itineraries

From the small “Trattoria Veneta” in the heart of Little Italy in Chicago (with only 40 seats and always a cue that went all the way outside), where mother used to help in the kitchen, to Executive Chef of the 312 Chicago, in the Chicago Loop (the restaurant together with the adjacent Allegro Hotel, is part of the Kimpton Boutique Hotels & Restaurants).

Luca Corazzina has gone a long way and his dishes have evolved alongside his career: he has always stayed loyal to the Veneto and Italian tradition but with imaginative innovations that made him win the Italian Quality Seal Award, a prize granted to him directly by the Italian Government through the Chicago Chamber of Commerce.

08 Aug 2014

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The winner of the “White Guide Global Gastronomy Award”, a kind of Nobel prize for gastronomy awarded every year in Stockholm, is the Italian chef Massimo Bottura.

The prize was awarded to Bottura on the same day in which the film director Paolo Sorrentino won the Oscar for “The Great Beauty”.

In 1995, Massimo Bottura opened the “Osteria La Francescana” in Modena (in the centre-north part of Italy), that obtained the third Michelin star in 2011; this is what can be read in the Michelin Guide about Bottura and his restaurant:

04 Aug 2014

Posted at 00:00h in Italian itineraries

Fashion in Italy has long formed a part of the country’s cultural life, and played a key role in its society and traditional lifestyle.

This has been the case for hundreds of years, and is the result of a strong artistic development from the eleventh century onwards. While France became a contender for being the main fashion trendsetter, Italian fashion fought back after World War II, responding to Chanel and Dior with labels like Gucci and Armani.

Elegance and glamour are strongly linked with Italian style and fashion, just like with their art and their food, so here are a few tips on Italian fashion and style.

29 Jul 2014

Posted at 00:00h in Italian itineraries

Rome is one of Italy’s most important tourist cities with key historical and religious relevance.

A Rome tour is actually an unforgettable experience of the rich Italian culture, ancient history, a vibrant lifestyle, great Italian cuisines and wines, and a host of architectural monuments across the ancient city.

Like the saying goes, Rome is a city that was definitely not built in one day. It is therefore not possible to see and visit all of Rome’s best sceneries and attractions in three, much less one, day.

However, if you are on a short three day break, you do not need to worry. This short guide will help you make the most of your short Rome tour in the most convenient way.

22 Jul 2014

Posted at 00:00h in Italian itineraries

There are many reasons to visit Italy. The country’s weather is fantastic, the mountainous landscapes breathtaking, the food a gastronomic adventure, and the clean golden sand beaches are simply awesome.

Some of the best beaches in Italy have been awarded the coveted Blue Flag which is an honor bestowed on locations with exceptionally clean and safe beach resorts.

Most Italians actually take refuge at the beach when the daylight heat in summer becomes unbearable. Here is a sample of the top 20 best beaches in Italy: