Nobel for ecology recognizes courageous farmers: awards in Guatemala and Slovenia

Two different stories with a common goal: reclaiming the right to be farmers. Two exhausting battles to defend the agricultural sector against multinationals and institutions. Rodrigo Tot and Uros Macerl are the winners of the Goldman Environmental Prize.

Grape harvests. Production dropping for South American countries

Grape harvests in South America are over and the first results are in. A small but promising year, characterised by very atypical temperatures.

Competition. And finally, a Spanish Prosecco, produced by Freixnet

Sooner or later, it was bound to happen. Freixenet, the Catalan winery, one of the top 10 producers in the world and leader in exports of Cava to over 150 countries, recently addedProsecco DOC and Prosecco Superiore DOCG to its...

With Love, the Syracuse pop-up, showcases the cuisine of refugees from around the world

A new startup accelerator helps breaking cultural and racial barriers. From Syracuse, With Love assists refugees from around the world in their work in the kitchen. 

Pairing. Wine and food dialogues

How to pair food and wine? There are no strict rules to enjoy a good glass of wine with your meal, but there are, indeed, some useful advices that can come in handy.

Wine buy of the month. Franciacorta Extra Brut EBB 2012 Il Mosnel

The texture is impressive, creamy and silky, rich and dynamic. Notes of citrus, aromatic herbs and white pepper create a complex and deep profile. Franciacorta Extra Brut EBB 2012 by Il Mosnel is perfect if paired with grilles meatballs. Here...

Italians abroad: interview with Matteo Fontana of Le Cirque in Abu Dhabi

27 years old and experience matured in Ragusa, Milan and now Abu Dhabi. Introducing Matteo Fontana, at the helm of Le Cirque Abu Dhabi, the UAE branch of the renowned NY Italian restaurant.

Newly released Michelin Rio&Sao Paulo 2017 confirms two stars for Atala, Italian Picchi earns one

[caption id="attachment_135777" align="alignnone" width=""]Alex Atala[/caption] 19 Michelin star-worthy restaurants with new entry listings – among which also the Italian Picchi in Sao Paulo – and the confirmed two stars for D.O.M. of chef Alex Atala in the lead. No surprises...

Festa a Vico 2017, the 15th annual Repubblica del Cibo festival June 4 - 6

[caption id="attachment_135774" align="alignnone" width=""]Festa a Vico 2016[/caption] Over 300 chefs, more than 20 between pizzaioli and master bakers, producers and Italian food artisans, plus throngs of food lovers and tourists. This is Festa a Vico - la Repubblica del Cibo,...

Top 10 Italian restaurants according to the readers of The Guardian, with assorted surprises

Italian food is among the world’s most rich and fascinating. The British know this well, hence the The Guardian has asked its readers to draw a ranking of Italy’s best restaurants.
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