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Find fluffy pizza crusts and ‘divine’ Italian eats at this osteria tucked away in Elizabeth Bay
Whether you mean to or not, you'll find history on every corner you turn in Italy. Beautiful churches, half-dug ruins and centuries-old restaurants. Divino Osteria is taking a page out of Italy’s history book, bringing both quality Mediterranean...

You Probably Don't Realize Just How Old-School These Desserts Are
We often think of desserts as relatively modern inventions, that people deep in the past didn't have the time or resources for such indulgences. But some of the sweets you know best have been around far longer than you'd expect. The history of...

Starbucks Introduces New Strato Frappuccino Blended Beverage
Beginning Tuesday, July 8, Starbucks will introduce the new Strato Frappuccino Blended Beverage Inspired by the Italian word strato, meaning “layer,” these beverages combine creamy cold foam with the creamy, cool Frappuccino. Whether it’s the...

Want Italy's best food? Head to its national parks
Italy's wild parks are the epicentre of chilometro zero (zero-kilometre) products, from cheese to meat to native vegetables. "For Italians, typical local products are non-negotiable," says Iannicca, who runs La Bottega di Gaia, an artisanal shop...

Newly engaged Texas couple killed in freak wine cellar accident at their stunning $2.4 million home
A newly engaged couple have been killed in their wine cellar after melting dry ice built up a lethal amount of carbon dioxide. Wine lovers Deborah Putzka Touchy, 67, and Kevin Willis, 68, were found dead after neighbors called 911 to their home in...

Experience Oltrepò Pavese Through the Wine Experiences of la Genisia
Guided tours, tastings, virtual journeys, e-bike and horseback rides to explore up close the places where one of the world’s noble grape varieties is born: Pinot Noir July 7, 2025 (Codevilla, Italy) — In Codevilla, in the heart of Oltrepò Pavese,...

Nigeria’s wine market hits $420m
BY PETER USMAN The Chief Executive Officer of TradeDepot, Onyekachi Izukanne, has emphasised that Nigeria’s sweet wine market, valued between $400m and $420m annually is witnessing steady and robust growth, driven largely by a shift in consumer...

Lungarotti Winery in Torgiano: Renewed Hospitality and Authentic Experiences Inspired by Umbrian Slow Life
With the restyling of the hospitality areas starts a new chapter for this historical Italian wine estate A restyling of the hospitality areas writes a new chapter in the history of this historical company July 7, 2025 (Torgiano, Italy) — Returning...

Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association contest hits a milestone this year
The submission period for what will be the 20th annual Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association (ASWA) contest entries runs through the remainder of July. Entries will be accepted through Aug. 1, Grant Crandall, ASWA president, said. He has been...

Leila Switches From Moroccan to Italian/Mediterranean Prix Fixe
Photo: Melissa Chang The dining landscape in Honolulu is constantly evolving—sometimes even within a restaurant’s own walls. Leila, the Moroccan restaurant opened by chefs Mourad Lahlou and Chris Kajioka in Kaimukī last fall, recently made some...

10 cheapest Europe city breaks with 3 course meal with wine for €27
The summer holiday season is well underway, and for Irish holidaymakers grappling with the cost of living crisis, a sunny city break might seem like a distant dream. However, if you've been typing 'cheap European breaks' into Google or browsing...

Wine Awards 2025: Italy’s finest wines take over Budapest – 11 prestigious wineries compete for top honours
On the occasion of the Winelovers Wine Awards 2025, the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) office in Budapest organised, for the first time, a collective participation of Italian wineries in collaboration with Winelovers. Eleven prestigious Italian...

Reserve reverses course with Allora: coastal Italian fare
On Tuesday, April 22, the buzz around Grand Rapids’ culinary scene crescendoed with the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Allora, the highly anticipated coastal Italian restaurant located at the gateway to Lyon Square. Community...

Collavini Winery In Friuli: Experience Soulful Wines And Slow Tourism
Ribolla Gialla white grapes Collavini The Collavini family considers Collio Bianco Broy DOC white wines an expression of the winery’s “soul.” The name Broy harkens back to the Collavini’s early agricultural roots. The name was inspired by the...

Cheapest European city breaks where dinner and wine is under €30
As many Irish holidaymakers feel the squeeze cost of living crisis, some travellers will be looking to make the most of their budget when it comes to trips abroad this summer. A new report may help you find your next travel choice as it compares...

Wine of the Week: Marangona Chiaretto Riviera del Garda Classico
Ciao Tutti! Since today is July 4th, Piazza will be closed so our weekly tasting will only be on Saturday. We will be tasting a new Rosato to possibly add it to our collection, the Marangona Riviera Del Garda Classico DOP Chiaretto ($22.25, 12.5%...

Why aren't Italians as obese as Americans? It's not really what they eat
SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY JWR UPDATE. IT'S FREE. Just click here. I had the great good fortune to spend the entire month of May in Italy. And if you've heard the reports of people going there on vacation, eating their way through the country, and...

Tokaj Ranked among Europe’s Top 10 Wine Regions
The historic wine region of Tokaj has been voted one of the top 10 best European wine regions for 2025, by travel insurance experts at QuoteZone. This is exciting news for wine lovers and travel enthusiasts alike, as Tokaj is establishing itself...

Review: LULLA in Chelsea Invites and Delights with Top Italian Fare
The vibe at Lulla on West 24th Street in the heart of Chelsea couldn’t be better. This Italian hotspot is the ideal for gathering your group after a busy workday. And it’s a top destination to plan family meals, friendly get-togethers, or your...

The Italian island named the world’s most colourful destination
Don’t get us wrong, monochrome can be beautiful (check out this gorgeous art deco building in London, for example). But a splash of colour can really breathe some life into a place, right? Well, it certainly has at these spots. Creative studio...