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The Food of Italy: Milan – Cotoletta alla Milanese

August 21, 2022August 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The ItalyNewsOnline series on the delights of Italian cuisine heads to the capital of Lombardy, Milan. This is the birthplace of Cotoletta alla Milanese.

Wine: 10% reduction in grape harvest

August 2, 2022August 2, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 2022 grape harvest in Italy kicks off at least seven days earlier than last year due to drought and heat over 40 degrees. The overly warm climate sees a cut in production by 10% nationwide.

The Food of Italy: Genoa and Pesto

July 24, 2022July 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Continuing the ItalyNewsOnline series on the culinary delights of Italy, we head to Genoa for a condiment that now has a worldwide following – pesto.

The Food of Italy: Venice – Rice and Peas

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new series from ItalyNewsOnline delving into the culinary delights of Italy. We start in Venice with a basic dish, which has become a staple in many Veneto kitchens, risi e bisi (rice and peas/pea risotto).

Best Pesto in the World and Lombardy Wines

June 5, 2022June 5, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Genovese student won an international pesto competition. Meanwhile, Lombardy wine heads to the Vino Forum in Rome next week.

Campari plans new bars to for its famous aperitifs

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Campari plans to open several flagship bars for its best-selling spirits in Europe and beyond. First quarter results showed higher sales due to soaring demand for Aperol and Campari.

Celebrity chef successfully sues newspaper for criticising his risotto

December 27, 2021December 27, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Revenge – a dish best served cold! Italian celebrity chef Carlo Cracco successfully sues a newspaper for criticising his risotto. The former judge on Italian Masterchef was unhappy with a scathing review.

Tripadvisor's best of the best restaurants 2021

Italy’s restaurants score in Tripadvisor’s ‘Best of the Best’ awards

July 22, 2021July 22, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

There is no doubting Italy has some of the finest ingredients in the world. It also has some of the finest restaurants, too. Tripadvisor’s ‘Best of the Best’ 2021 awards show Italy is highly rated for restaurant experiences.