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Capo Italian Deli Opens First Anne Arundel County Location in Downtown Annapolis
Capo Italian Deli officially opened its doors Tuesday in downtown Annapolis, bringing its signature hoagies and Italian desserts to Anne Arundel County for the first time. The new shop, located at 139 Main Street, takes over the space formerly...

Frijolino: A flavourful Italian-Mexican fusion
Frijolino is a flavourful fusion of Italian and Mexican cuisine. Photo Credit: Frijolino Looking for a unique gastronomic experience in the Algorfa area? Frijolino has just the thing: with a delicious combination of Italian and Mexican food, it’s...

After grad school, I moved in with my mother-in-law in Italy to save money while I job hunt. I'm learning it's OK to ask for help.
I'm a 30-year-old American woman who just finished my second graduate degree. Instead of chasing a high-paying job or moving to a big city, I moved in with my Italian mother-in-law in a small town called Pietravairano a month ago. I decided to...

Why does it seem that wines are getting stronger?
You are not mistaken; the level of alcohol in wines has been steadily increasing for the last decade or more. The reason for this is quite simple, at least in part; climate change. As grapes ripen, their sugar levels increase. When the grapes are...
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This Idyllic Resort Town in Switzerland Has a Cheese Grotto, a Country Music Festival, and an Incredible Summer Season
Top 5 Can’t Miss Stay at The Alpina Gstaad, a glamorous five-star getaway with a more than 20,000-square-foot Six Senses Spa. Trade your hiking boots for cowboy boots during Country Night Gstaad, the annual country music festival held in the...

Ditch over-crowded Venice and Florence — this pretty Italian city is more authentic
Ditch over-crowded Venice and Florence — this pretty Italian city is more authentic (Image: Julian Elliott Photography via Getty Images) Rome, Venice and Florence are classic tourist destinations for people all over the world, including the UK....

Grocery Closing + Best Apple Pie + New Italian Sub Shop + Paris Baguette Bakery Opens: MD Business
Posted Fri, Jun 27, 2025 at 4:06 pm ET|Updated Fri, Jun 27, 2025 at 4:19 pm ET MARYLAND — Great places to eat and drink made news this week. Dangerously Delicious Pies in Baltimore was among eight businesses that recently was recognized for having...

The secret to perfect summer salads? The right wine pairing
As we substitute pants for swim trunks and IPAs for crisp refreshing lagers, it can only mean one thing: Summer is here. That transition extends to the table as well, where we opt for lighter foods like salads to greet the mild weather and take...

Where to visit (and where to avoid) for reasonably priced restaurant wine
During the 1980s, when my husband was a restaurateur, we would argue about his wine prices. I would lobby for the lowest possible prices, and perhaps the same flat cash mark-up on all bottles, to encourage sales and experimentation. He would point...
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Voices: In defence of the most hated white wine in the world
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Kylie Jenner hailed 'a vibe' at Bezos-Sanchez wedding as she celebrates nuptials with a 'go to glass of wine'
It's safe to say Kylie Jenner was definitely enjoying herself at Jeff Bezos' wedding to Lauren Sanchez these last few days. The star, 27, was pictured living it up in Venice with her family - and a wine glass frequently in hand. Now the energy...

Sip Into Summer: Discover Italy’s Classic Pinot Grigio Wines
Tasting of Pinot Grigio wine on winery terrace in Veneto, Italy. Glasses of cold dry wine are ideal served outdoor in sunny day getty Pinot Grigio is the Italian name for Pinot Gris. The varietal is widely grown in Northeastern Italy. It’s one of...

WineInk: Four wine guys walk into a bar …
It’s Friday, the opening day of the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. Wine lovers are lined up in front of the tents and ballrooms waiting with anticipation to enter the wine seminars they have signed up for. Inside the tents, four wine guys, with...

Richard Carapaz out of Tour de France due to gastrointestinal infection
Due to illness, Richard Carapaz will not be able to defend his King of the Mountains jersey win and go for stage victories at the Tour de France, as he stated he wanted to do following his Giro d’Italia podium finish. According to his team, EF...

In vino veritas: Here are the 9 best wine bars on the Treasure Coast
Wine bars typically feature an extensive wine list offered by the taste, glass and bottle. They have subtle and inviting atmospheres and can serve food that pairs well with wine. Menus range in price and offer wines from various regions, vineyards...

Wine of the Week: Dardinello Sicilia DOC Zibibbo 2023
Ciao Tutti! Last month at Piazza Italian Market, we tasted a dry white wine from one of my fave Sicilian wineries, Cantina Assuli, located in the far NW part of Sicily. Recently, Emily and I tasted another of their white wines, the Dardinello...

Richard Carapaz out of Tour de France due to gastrointestinal infection
Due to illness, Richard Carapaz will not be able to defend his King of the Mountains jersey win and go for stage victories at the Tour de France, as he stated he wanted to do following his Giro d’Italia podium finish. According to his team, EF...

EU wine sector urges swift ratification of Mercosur trade deal
With global wine consumption in decline and trade tensions flaring elsewhere, the EU wine industry is pressing Brussels to act decisively. The long-stalled EU-Mercosur agreement could be a lifeline for producers seeking stable export growth in...

Azerbaijan’s Agriculture Minister explores operations of Italian winery
Rome, June 28, AZERTAC During a working visit to Italy, the Azerbaijan’s delegation led by Minister of Agriculture Majnun Mammadov visited the renowned “Castel DePaolis” winemaking facility in the Lazio region to learn about its operations. The...
New downtown wine bar to feature rooftop patio
The former J. Gumbo’s building at 39 E. William St. in downtown Delaware will soon be transformed into a wine bar featuring a rooftop patio. New downtown wine bar to feature rooftop patio Plans to turn the former J. Gumbo’s building at the...