Il Fiorino is a private, family-run caseificio. Working with all local sheep’s milk, Duilio Fiorini makes some of the areas best pecorino.
July 2003 Archives
The annual festival dedicated to bistecca alla fiorentina is held in the Giardini Pubblici of Cortona August 14 and 15.
Giacomo Girolamo Casanova was born in Venice Italy in 1725. His parents were the actors Gaetano Casanova (actually he was his step-father, who himself revealed that Casanova’s real father was the patrician Michele Grimani) and Zanetta Farusso called La Buranella.
Salvatore Caputo married Grazia Casa in 1966. She left her job as a secretary in order to dedicate herself to her passions: Salvatore and cooking!
Eric Kayser, whose bakery is on the rue Monge, has become the new bread darling of Paris. His breads have won praise throughout the city and in some circles it's said he is poised to replace the venerable Poilane.
This age-old competition dates to the 16th-17th centuries where the three city areas of Cittá della Pieve, the Terzieri of Borgo Dentro, Casalino and Castello compete against each other.
The oldest café in Naples and the perfect place to sip an espresso and enjoy a sfogliatella pastry.
The Rampolla estate, with its lovely grounds and views of the Conca d’Oro valley, is one of Chianti’s most striking. The castle has belonged to the Rampolla family since 1739.
Paolo Portoghesi was born in 1931 in Rome. He was an architect, historian and critic. He analyzed ancient and modern architecture and conducted historical research on the Renaissance, Roman Baroque, Liberty style and modern architecture.
Interested in visiting a local winery when vacationing on the Amalfi coast?
The Bandol viticultural area of France is known for its delicious, food-friendly rosés in summer. While touring the region, be sure to drop by Daniel and Denise Vuillon's produce stand and indulge in their wonderful selection of Provençal tomatoes.
Lino Tagliapietra was born on the island of Murano (Italy) in 1934, and began his career alongside the master Archimede Seguso as an apprentice. That was when he was 11, and by age 21 he was a maestro himself.
Today he is considered among the finest glass blowers in the world.
While strolling the streets near the Mercato Centrale in Florence visit this old-fashioned store. Frigatoria Luisa makes delectable items like bomboloni (deep-fried donuts), frittelle (fritters), and ciambelle (a ring-shaped bun, sometimes filled).
Strada Statale no. 163 is the coastal road that takes you to Positano and beyond. Once within the village limits the road becomes Via Guglielmo Marconi.
Da Gelsomina is located in the La Migliera area of Anacapri. It offers elegantly furnished rooms, a superb swimming pool, and an excellent restaurant.
Once owned by Napoleon’s sister, Elisa Baciocchi, these spectacular 17th century gardens feature a series of garden rooms, including a splendid alfresco theatre.
Florence’s central food market, housed in architect Giuseppe Mengoni’s 19th century cast-iron building, sells fresh fish, meat, cheeses, flowers, fruits and vegetables in hundreds of food stalls. A wonderful place for lunch while visiting Florence!
San Casciano dei Bagni, located in the southern part of Tuscany, is also near the borders of Lazio and Umbria.
Well located for exploring all three regions, its most distinctive attraction is its thermal springs which are the third-largest in capacity in Europe.
Colle di Val d'Elsa is the home of some of the world’s most important crystal manufacturers. If you are exploring Tuscany visit the crystal workshops of Arnolfo di Cambio.
