Culinary travel & great food experiences
Unique wine bottles stimulate our senses, capture our imagination, and beckon us to sip what’s inside. With eye-catching designs, colors, and materials, they also make lovely gifts. Unique wine bottles can create an impression long before the recipient pops the cork. Some wine bottles are so elegant (and very cool looking) that they beg to…
Sparkling rosé wine was once a fleeting summer infatuation. But for an increasing number of wine lovers, it’s become a lingering four-season passion. Why? The wine is light, fresh, fruity, and eminently drinkable. Beloved for its versatility, it’s a delightful aperitif, perhaps paired with charcuterie or oysters, but it can also be enjoyed throughout a…
If you’re a tourist headed to Germany as an individual or as part of a family group, you may wonder about the legal drinking age in Germany.
A recent article in the industry publication Beverage Daily by Alex Green noted that although they’re not new, wine miniatures are experiencing a heyday. Coincidentally, when we recently visited one of our local wine shops, we noticed for the first time that Mionetto Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut was being sold there in miniature wine bottles….
When it comes to ordering food and dining out at restaurants, every country has its own customs and traditions. We’ve collected some of the “rules” for how to order food in Italy that we’ve learned over the course of many trips to different regions. However, you’ll find that these rules aren’t rigidly enforced. That’s because…
Italian food rules are always a generalization but if you want to eat like a local, here are some of the Italian food rules to follow.:
Liguria, Italy, has its own specialty foods and wines that derive from its unique geography, history, culture, and traditions.
We curated this list of some of our favorite Italian gifts for food lovers. Whether it’s for the holidays or a special occasion, we are sure these Italian specialty items will please family, friends, or co-workers.
If you are a foodie interested in dining at Michelin starred restaurants in Italy, the 2020 Guide just added 33 new ones, including a three-star gem in Milan.