The Italy Edit

  Lake Como is a beautiful location in the north of Italy. In addition to the serene blue lake and mountains jetting up to the sky, there are countless villas…

  If you’re staying at Grand Hotel Tremezzo in Lake Como, they have plenty of great restaurants. However, we’d highly recommend going to this Lake Como brewery for their porchetta sandwich,…

  This lovely restaurant hangs on the side of Lake Como. Restaurant Momi serves simple Italian food using local and quality ingredients. Owner and chef Andrea Dotti is known as…

  Villa Borghese is located in the most beautiful parks in Rome, situated in one of Rome’s classiest neighborhoods. The villa houses the Galleria Borghese, a small but impressive collection…

  In March 2021, we took the train to Rome to experience the Eternal City with no international tourists. You can read more about the experience here. We pre-purchased tickets…

  We love the region and wines of Piedmonte, so we are excited to share this chocolate cake made with Barolo Chinato from the new cookbook The Italian Bakery: Step-by-Recipes with the Silver Spoon.…

  Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura is a must for fashionable fine dining in Florence. Adjacent to the Gucci Gardens and the Gucci Boutique, the Osteria features a beautiful dining…

  If you find yourself in Florence craving pizza, you can’t go wrong at Il Pizzaiuolo. A friend told us about this place years ago on our first trip to…

  The sky-high after-market prices paid by collectors are questionable, but what is beyond dispute is that Giacomo Conterno is among the most renowned labels in all of Piemonte. Founded…

  Skip Barolo’s touristy spots and head to this wine bar.     This post is for paid subscribers. Subscribe   Already a Premium Member? Login below. Username Password Remember…

  Hotel Principe Forte dei Marmi became one of our favorite hotels in Italy on a summer road trip through Emilia Romana and the Tuscan coast. This small, sleek luxury…