Italian Cuisine · 27 July 2024
Zuccotto evokes family parties, dinners with friends, the inevitable dessert that ended every Italian meal during the roaring '80s. It could be found almost everywhere and appeared in the fridge windows of every pastry shop in the city and town. A dome of sponge cake, filled with cream ice cream, cream, chocolate chips, candied fruit and liqueur, still a timeless classic of Italian pastry making today.
Italy Travel · 24 July 2024
In Bacoli, located next to present-day Naples, Italy, an underwater restoration project has revealed the stunning marble floor of a submerged Roman villa. This exciting discovery is part of a continuing excavation by CSR Restauro Beni Culturali and Naumacos Underwater Archaeology and Technology at the Submerged Archaeological Park of Baiae. The project's goal is to uncover and shed light on the most historically significant underwater area of the Roman Empire.
Italian Design · 23 July 2024
A campaign as a dialogue – Prada in conversation. The Fall/Winter 2024 Prada advertising campaign embraces a fundamental tenet at the heart of the house’s creativity: the notion of conversing, of exchange of ideas. Honest human interaction is at the core of Prada’s identity – the foundation of its expression of fashion and the root of the creative partnership between Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons. Every Prada collection is a conversation, an interplay of contrasting opinions and viewpoints.
Italian Decor · 20 July 2024
Many luxury brands showcase fine jewellery and watches as part of their exclusive lifestyle, fashion, and accessory collections. Whether Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Gucci, Pomellato or Giorgio Armani, Pop-up store locations in prime holiday spots such as Porto Cervo, the Amalfi Coast or Sicily have become very popular.
Italian Cuisine · 19 July 2024
In the realm of mixology, Italy has a strong connection to a legendary cocktail that is approaching its hundredth birthday. For almost a century, Italians have been enjoying Negronis, with its strong and distinctive flavor that has won over the taste buds of countless enthusiasts due to its skillful blend of Gin, Vermouth, and Campari. And this balanced ratio of spicy and bitter notes has made the Negroni a popular summer drink.
Italian Design · 17 July 2024
Armani and Fiat have collaborated to design the ultimate Italian luxury car, a tiny electric city car perfect for Italy's ancient and narrow streets. The Fiat 500e is a practical car designed for everyday drivers. It is competitively priced for a new car and crafted to navigate narrow European streets while also representing contemporary Italian car design, making it a fitting counterpart to Giorgio Armani, who represents leading contemporary Italian clothing design.
Italian Cuisine · 15 July 2024
On Thursday, July 4th, following the eruption of Mount Etna, heavy rain of volcanic ash fell on the city of Catania. This led to slippery roads, temporary traffic bans and tourists navigating with umbrellas. "Ernesto" Bar and Pasticceria /Pastry shop, in Catania translated this into a positive by introducing a new and popular ice cream flavour called "Terra dell'Etna." It has become a favourite among locals and tourists: salted pistachio ice cream, and exotic fruit sorbet, and red fruit coulis.
Italian Design · 11 July 2024
Gucci is set to release a capsule collection of tennis gear and accessories in June. The collection will include a duffel bag, racket backpack, regular bag, shoe holders, caps, wristbands, as well as the Tennis 1977 and Ace sneakers. These items will feature a white-on-white version of the signature GG monogram with striped Web accents. In the late '70s, Gucci began offering tennis-related products, focusing on accessories and footwear. One of their early products was the Tennis 1977 sneaker.
Italian Cuisine · 10 July 2024
The G7 summit was held at the Borgo Egnazia from 13 to 15 June in the municipality of Fasano in Puglia. A special Welcome dinner was held at Castello Svevo in Brindisi. Ever wondered what was served at the first dinner attended by World Leaders including Italian Preident Mattarella. Chef of Tenuta Moreno di Mesagne Vincenzo Elia was entrusted with the preparation of the inaugural dinner. The menu had a Mediterranean flavour and included fish, vegetables and local products.
Italy Travel · 07 July 2024
The new Palazzo Cordusio hotel in Milan pays homage to the city's enduring style. It's Gran Meliá's first property in Milan, combining Italian elegance with warm Spanish service. The hotel is located in the heart of Milan near the Duomo square and the Quadrilatero della Moda, offering access to the city's cultural heritage and contributing to the revival of Piazza Cordusio. With Italian and international cuisine and stunning 360º city views, Palazzo Cordusio is centrally located.