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Sempre Famiglia
By Nandi Alexander“Ciao!” says the short, elderly woman standing behind the counter. This is Elide Beltrami, wife of Vittorio Beltrami, a man who has been ordained the “Einstein of cheese” by famous chef Lidia Matticchio Bastianich... -
A Foodie’s Guide to Cartoceto
By Nandi AlexanderCartoceto and the surrounding area is a food lover’s paradise. Every summer, foodies flock to events such as the Festa dei Piatti Tipici... -
Simplicity
By Leah De Graaf"Simplicity." In that one word Jason Bartner sums up his style of cooking. Jason, co-owner and chef of La Tavola Marche Organic Farm, Inn, and Cooking School, specializes in... -
The Truth about Italian Cooking
By Leah De GraafIt’s true, Italians do eat a large amount of pizza and pasta, but authentic Italian cuisine is much more than boiled noodles and tomato sauce... -
Make Your Own Mushroom Expedition
By Stephanie StricklandYou may not personally know any mushroom-hunting champions like Tonti Agostina. But you can still experience the adventure yourself with overnight excursions in the Marche ranging from a few days to more than a week. -
Apecchio: Where Beer Maketh Glad the Heart of Man
By Milana KaticStepping into the main dining room of the agriturismo Il Guiso was almost like diving into a glass of beer, the amber hue of the room matching the tones of the frothy liquid. Filippo Isotti greeted me with a smile, a handshake, and a bottle of Riserva Speciale... -
Pass the Passatelli, Please
By Milana KaticAt the restaurant La Trattoria del Leone, located on Via Cesare Battisti in Urbino, the traditional Le Marche dish passatelli in brodo reigns supreme. Made from a mixture of grated bread, mixed pecorino cheeses, parmesan, eggs, and a bit of salt and nutmeg... -
Your Daytrip to Apecchio
By Milana KaticAn alogastronomic lunch is a must, but let these tips help shape the rest of a fantastic day in Apecchio... -
Order Coffee Like an Italian
By Mikayla Francese“It's a way of life,” says Giovanni Garbugli, co-owner of Urbino’s Sugar Café, as he explains why coffee in Italy is the best in the world. Want to order coffee like a native? -
Pasta to Die For
By Allison ButlerPasta so good you’ll die? Rumor has it that a certain type of pasta, strozzapreti, was so good that it once strangled a priest. -
Meals that Have Been Cooking for 500 Years
By Ashley GrishamThe small square morsel reaches your lips with the aroma of sweet honey and almonds, and with the first bite of the chewy treat your mouth floods with flavors. But as the tastes awaken your pallet, something feels old and familiar, as if history calls you back one bite at a time. -
Snack on a Spit
By Charmaine ShufordMiddle Eastern music mixes with the rich smell of charring meat as customers line up for a doner kebab. There’s the sound of a drill, followed by metal tongs banging against containers filled with an assortment of vegetables ready to be stuffed into toasted pita bread. -
The Truffle Sisters
By Samantha BenedictWhen the sisters were both pregnant – both tired, and both full of hope – they moved their truffle shop to the center of town to draw in more business. Now, a year later with their babies at home, Monia and Michela Costantini run a successful shop, Tartufi - Antiche Bonta, in the heart of Urbino. -
That’s Amore
By Jeff MedhurstSo why is the pizza pie such a national symbol? When you think of Italy, you think of pizza. And there’s a reason for that. Walk the streets of Urbino […] -
A Fabulous Fungi Provides More Than a Good Meal in Acqualagna
By Elizabeth SteitzWhile some families may bequeath future generations treasured photographs and furniture as heirlooms, the Bartolucci clan of this small town in central Italy passes down something larger: Truffle-rich mountains. -
New Wave of Microbreweries Putting Italy on the Beer Map
By Kristen HotzOn June 21 Guiseppi Collesi answered his phone, surprised to hear someone from London on the other line. The caller informed him of recent awards just won for his famous Italian-made beverage. -
Cappuccino with a View
By Kelsey FisherLeaning against the door frame of the Bar del Teatro, his reading glasses resting on his head, Carlo Marchionni takes a drag of the Marlboro Red between his thin lips, and stares at the idyllic view before him. “What is a typical day for a restaurant? For a bar? Waiting, looking at the landscape, waiting for the customers to sit,” Marchionni, 58, said through an interpreter. “Every day is different. Every day is the same.”