Chef and Italian Restaurant Stories

November '22

10 of the Best Italian Restaurants in New York City: From High-end to Cozy & Authentic

Looking for some of the best classic Italian restaurants in New York City? This guide will help you find the best options, from high-end to cozy and authentic. From meat dishes to pasta dishes and wine choices, this list has everything you need to enjoy a delicious Italian meal. Make reservations if necessary, and happy eating!

23 Nov, 2022
By Lisa Denning

The Best Restaurants in Franciacorta, Italy

A triangle of land and vineyards embraced by an amphitheatre of Morainic hills, overseen by the lake and glimpsed out of the corner of the eye from the Val Camonica hills: Franciacorta needs little introduction as its name has attained an all-round identity, encompassing tourism, culture and food and wine.

17 Nov, 2022
By Sofia Landoni

October '22

Best 10 Restaurants in Turin

Turin has never lacked the stimulation of a varied catering industry ranging from osterias and bistros to restaurants, all of which, however, have a well-defined culinary and oenological distinction. Here, in fact, food has always been seen as the tool with which to redevelop commerce, by choosing well-selected raw materials and ingredients to enhance dishes which are appreciated as being part of a collective heritage.

17 Oct, 2022
By Lele Gobbi

The 10 Best Abruzzo Wine Hotels — Where To Stay in Abruzzo, Italy

Abruzzo shows the charm of pristine purity. And wine in this magical land is the master. In order to savour the scents of the vineyards, be enthralled by Abruzzo wines and enjoy the relaxation and sports and nature activities that dominate these lands, we have selected the 10 best Wine Resorts for an intoxicating vacation.

04 Oct, 2022
By Jacopo Manni

September '22

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The 10 Best Alto Adige's Wine Hotels - Italy

An awakening amidst the most beautiful peaks of the Alps, breakfasts full of homemade jams, wild berries, organic juices, and yoghurt made with malga milk (raw Alpine cow’s milk). Then trekking along the trails, e-bike tours, meditation with a view of the Dolomites and, at the end of the day, a wine tasting, preceded by a hay bath in a welcoming spa. All this - and more - is what you can experience if you choose South Tyrol as your holiday destination.

12 Sep, 2022
By Francesca Ciancio

March '22

Chef: Paolo Griffa, Top 10 Chef's Who Made Food History

Paolo Griffa: A talented young chef and the jewel in the crown of Aosta Valley haute cuisine at the Grand Hotel Royal e Golf in Courmayeur, the oldest hotel in the Aosta Valley.

09 Mar, 2022
By Lele Gobbi

November '21

The San Domenico restaurant in Imola, in the Emilia-Romagna

The San Domenico restaurant in Imola, in the Emilia-Romagna region, one of Italy’s temples of top-quality food, represents an unique facet of top Italian haute cuisine and food history.

26 Nov, 2021
By Lele Gobbi

September '21

Gaia Giordano: A Master of Idealized Simplicity

Even though we sometimes have our futures already planned, and know what to expect from our chosen paths, sometimes a chance encounter or unexpected event can lead to amazing results.

10 Sep, 2021
By Andrea Grignaffini

June '21

Isa Mazzocchi Inspires a New General Store in Italy

Taking inspiration from the concept of General Stores and their role in small communities, Isa Mazzocchi has brought a new level of finesse and refinement to classic dining in the heart of Emilia.

18 Jun, 2021
By Andrea Grignaffini

Canadian Chef Guiding Prestigious Bottura Casa Maria Luigia

Employment numbers don’t lie, and unfortunately, they show that the tendency of male chefs to dominate the field of fine cuisine still holds strong today.

04 Jun, 2021
By Andrea Grignaffini

May '21

Clear-Cut Simplicity: The Impeccable Antonia Klugmann

Proving that sometimes, age is just a number, and that a lifelong passion for perfection can be born even when a different road seems to be the way, Antonia Klugmann discovered her passion for culinary perfection when she had already undertaken a drastically different career path. A simple spark sparked led to a

07 May, 2021
By Andrea Grignaffini

April '21

What's the difference between an osteria and a trattoria?

Enter the Italian trattoria: a solid, stable refuge for those who love home-cooked, classic Italian dishes but love it even more when someone else makes them. And then enter the Osteria - a refuge for those who love a good home-cooked meal in a lighter, snackier version, and can appreciate the pairing of local wines and cocktails with these delectable gourmet specialty dishes. Let’s take a closer look at the distinction between the two beloved institutions of Italian home-cooking outside the home.

07 Apr, 2021
By Sara Porro

March '21

Paolo Lopriore - Expressing Italy's Finest 0KM Options

Italy is certainly not lacking in culinary talent, with fine home cooks and chefs on just about every street. Imagine how unusual, how special, and how creative the top chefs must be to stand out in a talented crowd like this one. And yet, Paolo Lopriore has created such a space for himself, named by Fool Magazine and Gualtiero Marchesi as filling the role of a fine, if not the finest, under-rated contemporary Italian chef. Food journalist Sara Porro brings us on an exploration of the world and career of Lopriore - let’s check it out together.

03 Mar, 2021
By Sara Porro

February '21

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What will 2021 Mean for Traditional Chinese New Year?

In reviewing the year, Sara Porro comes across a reminder of how different life in Italy was just one year ago: Chinese New Year celebrations. How has the Chinese Italian restaurant communit been affected by adverse conditions that have seized the country as a whole, particularly in the restaurant sector? And having glanced at the past, what does the future hold for Milan’s vibrant Asian restaurant scene? While prospects and ideas are still being hashed out, the community of Chinese restauranteurs seems to have plans as they look ahead. Let’s find out what they are with Sara leading the way.

12 Feb, 2021
By Sara Porro

January '21

San Brite, a Welcome Gourmet Return to Nature's Bounty

The notion of luxury travel and get-aways to high-end travel destinations is nothing new. Clicking through images of startlingly ornate second and third homes for the ultra-elite has become something of a past-time for many, during a time of day-dreaming of travel and exciting destinations. However, with destinations becoming ever more homogenous and expressing less and less of what makes them unique, it's natural to seek out the instances where differences are exalted, and reflections of local flavor are honored. San Brite is an example of this principle, as Mamablip writer Sara Porro shares with us.

21 Jan, 2021
By Sara Porro