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This Italian coastline has all the beauty of the Amalfi Coast and none of the crowds
Euronews
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At the railway station in Salerno, the city known as the eastern gateway to the Amalfi Coast, a crush of floppy-hatted tourists crowds the platform where the train to Naples will arrive. On the opposite platform, only an elderly lady and a family...
Forget Italy: Head east to Croatia and Istria
New York Post
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June 27, 2025
Italians are sick of tourists. No, really — they are tired of American summer visitors who travel en masse to their boot-shaped country and disrupt their lives with our enthusiasm. Selfies have been banned in Portofino, Venice has banned large...
New Romanian Winemaker bringing a world of flavours to Halfpenny Green
Express & Star
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June 28, 2025
Elena Bari is pouring all of her efforts into the 30-acre South Staffordshire site and is already leaving an indelible impression, with her refined, mature palate adding substance to tasting processes and grape growing practices. Elena Bari at...
Peroni drops shaved Italian beer ice for summer sipping
The Manual - Oregon
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June 26, 2025
Hot off a new partnership with celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis, Peroni is greeting summer in style. The iconic Italian beer brand is now offering shaved beer ice, available via Goldbelly. And for the DIY types who want to try their hand a...
Sogno Receives the Wine Spectator’s 2025 Award of Excellence
Northshore Magazine - Massachusetts
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June 27, 2025
Sogno, the charming, upscale Italian restaurant in Woburn was recently named a recipient of Wine Spectator’s 2025 Award of Excellence, a prestigious honor that recognizes wine programs offering thoughtfully curated selections that complement the...
Ireland’s best bargain wines to enjoy alfresco
The Times
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A summer wine’s first job is to be cold and refreshing, and that means bright, zesty acidity and no heavy oak. Sauvignon blanc, riesling, albariño, gruner, some chardonnays and lots of Italian and Portuguese whites fit the bill. Oak brings weight,...
Panera Bread Is Saying Ciao With Three New Italian-Inspired Menu Items
Forbes
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Overhead view of a salad bowl filled with fresh rocket or arugula, tomatoes, pine nuts, and a ball ... More of burrata cheese.getty Okay, you may not be able to hop on a flight and live your coastal grandma vibes on the Italian coast, but thanks...
These six students just earned $3K for celebrating Italian roots
The Enterprise - Massachusetts
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The Italian American Cultural Organization of the South Shore has announced the winners of the 2025 IACO “Spirit of Italian Culture” Scholarship. According to a community announcement, six students have each received a $3,000 scholarship after a...
Eliza Dumais: From rosé all day, to no way rosé. Has pink wine lost its lustre?
Decanter
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June 26, 2025
Ahhh rosé, the favoured wine genre amongst Etsy T-shirt purveyors and the summer-specific contingency of Nantucket. While the stuff is, in theory, nothing more than a (pink!) wine made using red grapes with a shorter maceration than your standard...
Flowers: Lessons learned in Italy about human dignity
Delaware County Daily Times - Pennsylvania
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June 27, 2025
When I’m in Italy, I tend to focus on all things Italian. I consume ridiculous quantities of pasta. I only drink Italian wines, although I did slip in a Bailey’s on the flight to Milan. I listen to Italian music on my Spotify list, speak Italian,...
Noodles & Company Adds New Items, Bulgogi Mac & Cheese, More
Westword - Colorado
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June 27, 2025
Noodles & Company, the thirty-year-old Denver-born fast-casual chain whose menu includes noodle dishes inspired by ethnic cuisines ranging from Italian to Japanese, is about to debut a new version of very American mac and cheese, with an Asian...
'Molten' cheeseburgers exist. They're the best thing we ate this week
The North Jersey Record - New Jersey
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Pan-seared fish, loaded sandwiches and the cheesiest burger of all time most impressed food writer Kara VanDooijeweert this week. This column publishes on Saturdays, and typically features standout eats from Morris, Essex, Bergen, Hudson, Passaic...
A look at The Ritz’s wine list
The Drinks Business
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June 26, 2025
With The Ritz recently being named the UK’s best restaurant at the National Restaurant Awards, db looks at two of the partnerships which define the historic hotel’s wine list. ‘The Ritz’ is a name synonymous with a particular combination of...
2 Cherry Hill Restaurants Among Nation's Best For Wine, Magazine Says
Patch
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June 27, 2025
CHERRY HILL, NJ — Two Cherry Hill restaurants are getting some national love thanks to Wine Spectator. Wine Spectator recently announced the winners of its 2025 Restaurant Awards, which honor the world's best restaurant for wine, according to the...
Three Bulgarian Red Wines Win Grand Gold Medals at Mondial de Bruxelles in China
Bulgarian News Agency
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Three Bulgarian red wines were awarded Grand Gold Medals at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB), while another 17 received gold medals and 13 earned silver medals, the official Bulgarian representatives for the international wine contest said...
6 King Of Prussia Restaurants Recognized For Wine Excellence
Patch
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June 27, 2025
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — Some of the best wining and dining experiences in America are in King of Prussia, according to judges of the 2025 Restaurant Awards. The awards, given by Wine Spectator, recognize 3,811 dining destinations from 80 countries...
LI Italian restaurant opens 2nd location
Newsday - New York
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Rev your engines: Vespa Italian Kitchen & Cocktails has zoomed into Ronkonkoma’s Station Yards. The second location of the Italian American restaurant by LoManto restaurant group has been in the works for about two years, owner Benedetto LoManto...
Reacting to the Cavs’ draft picks and what they reveal about Cleveland’s summer plans: Wine and Gold Talk podcast
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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June 27, 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio — In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, hosts Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor discuss the Cavs’ recent draft selections, focusing on Tyrese Proctor and Saliou Niang. More Cavs coverage Takeaways: Tyrese Proctor’s Draft...
Italian Craft Spirits from Importer Dalla Terra Earn Top Honors at 2025 Bartender Spirits Awards
Wine Industry Network
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June 18, 2025
June 18, 2025 (Napa, CA) — Three selections from Italian wine and spirits importer Dalla Terra Winery Direct’s portfolio received top honors at 7th Annual Bartender Spirits Awards, held last month in Chicago, Illinois. The competition’s panel of...
Michigan Grapes Make Waves in the Wine World
The Game 730AM - Michigan
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June 27, 2025
If you haven't been to the Southwestern corner of Michigan, you may not know there is a thriving wine industry, and some say climate change has something to do with it. Michigan Wine Industry canva.com canva.com If you have ever driven north or...