Embark on a journey to Sicily from Vienna: in appearance and taste Pastamara tells a story of Sicily but in a fresh and very contemporary way. Ciccio Sultano has gone on a culinary journey, picking up the choicest ingredients and the most authentic seasoning along
A small piece of paradise at Makari, a mere two miles from the town of San Vito lo Capo on the gulf of Monte Cofano, where the blue of sea meets and mingles with that of the sky. All of this takes place at Marilù
A mixed blessing, delight and disappointment, terrifying prices, victim of conservation technology: the fish restaurant, due to the raw material it works, by now difficult to find, expensive, not easily understandable and easy to appreciate.. And then, serious and professional places in the big cities
The entire province of Messina, from the Tyrrhenian coast to the Perla dello Ionio, the “Pearl of the Ionian Sea”, moving as well through the enchanting Aeolian islands, is showing a praiseworthy gastronomical and oenological vitality. The examples of culinary and viticultural excellence which stud
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
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
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
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