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For the Second Consecutive Year Inglenook is Nominated as One of USA TODAY’s 10Best Winery Tours in the Country
Founded in 1879, Inglenook celebrates 50 years of Coppola Family stewardship with an exhibition of Mrs. Eleanor Coppola’s photography that will be displayed until September 1st July 8, 2025 (Rutherford, CA) — Inglenook is pleased to announce that...

15 Fast-Food Restaurants That Don't Use Real Cheese
coldsnowstorm/istockphotoDon’t Settle for an Imitation Think you’re getting all-natural, authentic ingredients when you bite into a burger from your favorite fast food restaurant? Think again. While some fast-food chains use real cheese, many use...
Exploring Italy’s less beaten medieval streets
lake Bracciano The charms of Tuscany are well known, but some of the more popular spots have become confected, where streets that once had butchers and bakers are now populated only by tourist shops. For this reason, I’ve always been smitten with...

Wine, dine, wow — the finest restaurants in Mayfair
There has been food and drink for sale in Mayfair for at least half a millennium, although the quality has certainly changed, and so have the consumers — in both cases, for the better. Five hundred years ago, this was the site of the May Fair, a...

Tourists issued warning over 'rip-off' wine scam taking over European holiday hotspots
A sneaky wine scam is making a comeback in bars and restaurants across popular European holiday destinations, with experts warning it could cost unsuspecting tourists far more than just their money. Wine 'repotting' involves staff quietly...

The best Italian city for food with eight Michelin-starred restaurants
Italy is renowned for its delectable cuisine, but one destination surpasses the rest: Florence, the capital of Tuscany. This remarkable city attracts thousands of visitors each year with its stunning art, architecture, and, of course, culinary...

This Is the No. 1 Island in Europe—and No, It's Not in Italy or Croatia
Europe’s best island destinations are perfect for travelers who want (as one reader put it) “more than just a beach trip.” Sure, most of the winners this year are located in sunny corners of the Mediterranean, where there are plenty of gorgeous...

‘The Forbidden City’ Review: Italian-Made Martial Arts Movie Offers an Intriguing Fusion of Genres and Cultures
Movies set in unexpected locations typically make a point of labeling where they take place with prominent on-screen chyrons. “The Forbidden City” slyly withholds that information, treating the answer almost like a twist. The surprise stems from a...

First look: Bar Italia opens at Easton Town Center
Bar Italia's Gulf Shrimp Spaghetti includes capers, scallions and a not-overpowering addition of bagna cauda, a sauce made of anchovies, garlic and olive oil.Bob Vitale/Columbus DispatchBar Italia opened at Easton Town Center on June 30, 2025....

11 Cape, Islands restaurants won Wine Spectator awards
Eleven Cape and Islands restaurants were recognized by Wine Spectator magazine for their wine programs. Nantucket's Topper's restaurant earned a Grand Award for the 25th consecutive year, one of only 97 worldwide. Several other restaurants on...

Once-Struggling Italian Restaurant Chains Making A Comeback
Italian food always hits the spot, and is one of the most loved cuisines worldwide. Many major cities in the United States boast their own Little Italy. You can find them in Boston's North End neighborhood, Philly's Ninth Street Italian Market,...

Celebrity Chef Scott Conant To Open Swanky New Italian Restaurant At Baha Mar
Leola is set to open at Baha Mar this fallBaha Mar Scott Conant, the two-time James Beard Award-winning chef, celebrated cookbook author, and television personality is making his way to Baha Mar, one of the Caribbean’s leading luxury resorts in...
New coastal Italian restaurant transports diners oceans away without the passport
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Allora is transporting diners to coastal Italy with tastes and smells of the Mediterranean. The upscale restaurant, 201 Monroe Ave. NW in downtown Grand Rapids, serves fresh seafood and light pasta dishes. The menu provides...

The future of French wine: cultivating disease-resistant grape varieties
Nearly all the commercial wines of the world, wherever the grapes are grown, are made from European grape varieties cultivated since Roman times. They all belong to the family Vitis vinifera. French varieties such as Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet...

Authentic Italian Recipes: Traditional Flavours at Home
Every Italian dish feels like a conversation that begins when garlic sizzles in warm olive oil. The next breath is an invitation to explore Italian traditional food recipes that have crossed centuries without losing their charm. Bringing authentic...

Recall issued over undeclared allergen in vended foods
Photo: Adobe Stock July 11, 2025 Sheehan Brothers Vending is recalling several food products due to the presence of undeclared sesame, an allergen. The affected products include Cheeseburgers, Spicy Chicken Sandwiches, Italian Mini Subs, Pepperoni...

El Supremo rum lands in Italy
Paraguayan rum El Supremo has expanded its European presence to Italy by partnering with distributor Rinaldi 1957. Italy is the El Supremo’s latest conquest in the European market El Supremo makes its market debut in Italy with Rinaldi 1957, which...

Abu Dhabi’s beloved Italian Antonia is finally open in Dubai
Italian capital hotspot Antonia is growing, and Dubai is the next destination. The spot, specialising in Pizza Al Taglio – a Roman variety of our favourite flatbread that literally means ‘pizza by the slice’, has finally opened doors in Mall of...

Arel Group Wine & Spirits Inc. Expands Strategic Alignment with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Candoni De Zan Family Portfolio to Launch with Southern Glazer’s in 12 New Markets on July 1, 2025 July 7, 2025 (Cumming, GA) — Arel Group Wine & Spirits Inc., the exclusive U.S. importer of the Candoni De Zan Family Wine Group portfolio, is...

TradeDepot launches Amabile in boost for Nigeria’s $420m wine industry
L-R: Onyekachi Izukanne, CEO, Trade Depot; Francesco Balocco, Export Manager, Bosio Family Estate; and Ignatius Akpabio, Chief Growth Officer, Trade Depot, at a press conference to unveil how Trade Depot redefines Nigeria's wine culture through...