Modica, a city set like a jewel into a high plateau of the Ibleo mountains, rich in its millennia-old history and its gastronomical treasures, famous all over the world. Modica divides up its countryside, a fertile one, with muragghiuni, classic dry walls, constructed without cement but
The year 2018 will be a highly interesting one for Palermo, in addition to hosting Manifesta 12, the bi-annual European event for Modern Art (among the most keenly awaited events will be the reopening of the Palazzo Butera palace), we will have to defend the
(EurekAlert!) Ancient pottery tests positive for wine. Italian wine residue has been found from the Copper Age, debunking current belief wine growing and wine production in Italy developed during the Middle Bronze Age. Chemical analysis conducted on ancient pottery could dramatically predate the commencement of winemaking
The True Gourmet, inspired by the most deeply felt expectations and constantly on the lookout for the perfect restaurant, is an eternally dissatisfied being. The restaurant of one’s life does not exist. There will always be a better one, not yet visited, one with a
The first time I had the pleasure of seating myself at the table of Franco Agliolo was in early May on returning from the Aeolian islands. One tip had come from a trusty friend, another from Nicolas Gatti Russo, an important producer of Mamertino DOC
The increasing flow of tourists who come to visit Palermo, an important two digit increase as a percentage, have created important hospitality projects in the capital of Sicily. Monuments cleaned and polished up, a part of the past and historic dwelling places brought back to
Palermo is delightful without the daily bustle. The city, without its current executioners, becomes benevolent, tranquil, reassuring. Lovely. But not everything contributes to alleviating the heat and humidity.. There are few places to visit in a hot summer evening, above all in the historic center
The open-air space is located between the sea, islands and sky, and will host the music festival Space & Sound, a journey to explore sound at Capofaro. The musical selection will be by Salvatore Porto, Sicilian DJ and vinyl collector. During the season, there will be
At Licata there are two restaurants. One which revolves in the firmament of the Michelin stars and lets you voyage towards distant and unknown planets. The other takes you on a trip as well, but the objective in this case are your childhood memories, the flavors
Restaurants and dining room service. I take notes after a long chat with Franco Virga, a Palermo entrepreneur who works in the food and wine sector. Four different locales, all top level in their own way: the Gagini Social Restaurant, a gourmet restaurant; Buatta Cucina