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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...

The most unmissable parts of Italy’s prettiest city
From its epoch-making artworks to its world-famous churches and galleries, Florence is a city where there’s so much to see that the challenge is working out how to do it. Choice overload is a very real danger here. It’s tempting to want to tick...

Healthy food cafe Toastique opens Saturday in Newtown Square
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP — With healthy food options for breakfast, lunch and in-between, Toastique, a popular gourmet toast, juice and coffee bar, will open Saturday in the Ellis Preserve at 108 Squire Drive, Newtown Square. Toastique brings a fresh and...

Tourist left shocked as restaurant charges £87 for ONE pizza in popular holiday hotspot
A tourist was left dumbfounded after spotting the eye-watering price of a controversial dish at a pizzeria in Malta. Valentina Trujillo Olivares, from Chile, noticed the exorbitant charge after stopping by Sotto Prosciutteria for a bite to eat...

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...

Print Version of Weekly Volcano Community Calendar for 7/18/25 through 7/24/25
BY LISA LENGENFELDER and JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 7/18/25 | Friday, July 18 Music Ft. Steilacoom Park: Wagner Road @ Community Days, 3:00 PM Tacoma Public Library Moore Branch: Music aLIVE Concert Series – Live Folk Music w/ Whipporwill...

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...

Wine with Leslie: Intriguing tastes of Nebbiolo
I’ve often been asked what led me to fall in love with wine, and I think it was probably just my innate hedonism. I adore the scents, flavours and textures to be found in even modest bottles of wine, and of course in great wines from say Burgundy,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Calendar: July 19, 2025
Annual Used Book Sale: 1 p.m. Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 20, Ringtown Senior Citizens Building, 104 W. Main St., Ringtown. Fill a bag for $20 Friday and Saturday. $1 paperback and DVDs, $2 hardcovers, audiobooks and puzzles. 50...
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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...

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...

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...
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Voices: In defence of the most hated white wine in the world
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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...