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From Florence with Love: famed sandwich shop All’Antico Vinaio opens 5th L.A. location in Santa Monica

The famed Florentine Sandwich shop All’Antico Vinaio now has 5 locations in Los Angeles – the latest shop arriving near the beach in Santa Monica, at 316 Santa Monica Blvd. The Santa Monica outpost joins All’Antico Vinaio’s successful L.A. locations in Beverly Hills, Koreatown, the Original Farmers Market on W. 3rd, and Venice on Abbot Kinney – adding to a growing U.S. footprint of over 50 locations worldwide, … Continue reading From Florence with Love: famed sandwich shop All’Antico Vinaio opens 5th L.A. location in Santa Monica

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Like a mini Paris, Europe’s most underrated city deserves your time

This article on Ljubljana was first published in Taste and Travel Magazine (January – March 2025) on Page 13. Ljubljana’s Old Town feels like a mini Paris. Spend a few captivating days in Slovenia’s small fairytale capital filled with Medieval and Baroque buildings standing side by side and an illuminated river with a romantic stretch of outdoor cafes, restaurants, and bridges. Dine on local dishes … Continue reading Like a mini Paris, Europe’s most underrated city deserves your time

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Beautiful Boutique Hotels in Sicily with a View

Returning to Sicily in 2022 after 16 years was a pandemic dream and I realized while on Italy’s most celebrated island that selecting the right hotel can transform one’s entire experience, creating memories that last a lifetime. Situated in areas ripe for exploration, gain a deeper appreciation for Sicily’s diverse landscapes with a stay at these boutique hotels that offer fascinating history, tantalizing traditional cuisine, … Continue reading Beautiful Boutique Hotels in Sicily with a View

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The wild and wackiest hotel we’ve ever stayed happens to be in Florence, Italy

Check out the full article in Fodor’s published March 13, 2023. Whichever room you choose, your stay will be positively amusing. Shuffle too fast down the narrow ancient maze-like cobblestone streets of Florence, Italy, and you might walk right past 25Hours Hotel Florence Piazza San Paolino. But one step inside is like being transported into an alternate universe with a crazy personality— a soul that has … Continue reading The wild and wackiest hotel we’ve ever stayed happens to be in Florence, Italy

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Plan your trip to Florence, Italy by eating at one of these spots

Eat like a local and try one of our favorite Florentine discoveries in the City of Love first published on Travel Awaits (Feb. 2023). Pro Tip: Embrace Italian culture with Florence’s well-known bistecca alla Fiorentina, obtained from the loin of young beef or “scottona” which is a young cow that has never mated. Always served rare, the portion may be big enough for 2 to 4 … Continue reading Plan your trip to Florence, Italy by eating at one of these spots

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Favorite Hotel Stays in Paris, Rome, Florence, and Tuscany

A hotel stay can make or break a vacation so it is important to choose wisely. These unique European accommodations enhanced our travels as we looked forward each night to returning to a comfy bed in a unique setting after long days of walking and exploring. Create the best memories with a stay at one of these special properties. RELATED: 12 Things to Know Before You Go … Continue reading Favorite Hotel Stays in Paris, Rome, Florence, and Tuscany

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Where to stay in Sicily that won’t break the bank

There has been a renewed interest in Sicily, especially after the second season of the hit HBO show White Lotus. While everyone may want to stay at San Domenico Palace Hotel (A Four Seasons Hotel), not everyone can afford it. Check out some of these unforgettable hotel stays that won’t break the bank we stayed in this past summer 2022 in our article Best Hotels … Continue reading Where to stay in Sicily that won’t break the bank

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Italian Team Scores in Your Kitchen

Cooking Italian at home is such a unique and satisfying experience, it even has its own Spotify playlist. Few pleasures in life rival the heavenly aromas of a kitchen stove sauteeing traditional Italian ingredients like garlic, onion, and tomato. And if you’re like me, you consider artisanal sauces and pastas a form of currency, and a cupboard full of such items a virtual treasure chest. … Continue reading Italian Team Scores in Your Kitchen

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Eat Your Heart Out At Eataly

Since their humble beginnings in Torino, Eataly has always been all about bringing people together with high-quality food. In Los Angeles and across the US, they keep this alive by working closely with local and Italian producers who share our passion and dedication for food that is good, clean, and fair. After one year in Los Angeles, they have learned that the people of Los … Continue reading Eat Your Heart Out At Eataly

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Hello Franciacorta, Goodbye champagne flutes

In laid-back Venice, California, a group of Los Angeles tastemakers and wine and food lovers gathered for a special Ca’ del Bosco wine tasting lunch with the founder himself, Maurizio Zanella who was in town from Italy. The conversation over a carefully crafted meal from Crateful Catering swiftly turned to “Why does anyone use flutes anymore?” Sampling fresh crisp bubbly, a Ca’ del Bosco Cuvee Prestige MV with … Continue reading Hello Franciacorta, Goodbye champagne flutes

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