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Favorite Reads on Italy (FRI) is a weekly roundup published on Fridays featuring interesting articles, fascinating experiences, and handy resources that I’ve come across that week.
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This week’s roundup features include an ode to Naples, learning about olive oil in Paciano, best places for pizza in Italy, a recipe to ring in Autumn, George Clooney’s wedding and more.
Culture and Travel
Naples: Less Garbage, Just As Much to Love by Amanda Ruggeri via The Cut – Naples always gets the bad press and Amanda sets the record straight. Yes it can be intimidating, dangerous and crazy but this city is much more than that. Read more about her love affaird with bella Napoli.
Leonardo’s Adoration like you’ve never seen it before by ArtTrav – I’m no art history buff but Alexandra Korey (a.k.a. ArtTrav) is able to lay it out in a way that is fascinating and easy to understand.
36 Hours in Florence by The New York Times – Beautiful video on Florence and while 36 hours is just not sufficient to fully explore the city, it offers you a taste that will have you coming back for more.
Olive oil in Paciano, Italy by Washington Post – A beautiful read! Earlier this summer, we had the pleasure of meeting Alina Pinelli, mentioned in the article, at their lovely property Il Fontanaro in Paciano where we also participated in an olive oil tasting session.
Meet Brunello Cucinelli, Italy’s cashmere king by The Sun Daily – Inspiring read and an example of how to run a successful company that includes treating its employees well.
Food and Drinks
The 15 Best Pizza Places in Italy by The Daily Meal – The bucket list just grew longer as we hope to try the pizzas at these places. I know Naples have one of the best pizzas but personally, I love the paper-thin pizzas you get in Rome. Da Remo’s in Rome, which made this list, is one of our favorites.
From insides out by Eleonora Baldwin via The American – Looking for some good places to eat in the neighborhood of Testaccio in Rome? Here’s a great list to ensure you eat well. And also includes Remo!
Buckwheat tortilla with walnuts and ricotta. Step into Autumn, and listen by Juls’ Kitchen – It’s officially Autumn which doesn’t necessary spell doom and gloom. The colors are vivid and hearty dishes come into the picture. This gluten-free dish is perfect way to start off the season.
Chocolate hazelnut bacio gelato by Madonna del Piatto – Summer maybe over but it’s always a good time for gelato. Here’s a recipe that will have everyone screaming for gelato.
Life in Italy
Waiting for George by Mozzarella Mamma – It would be wrong not to mention one of the biggest events taking place this weekend, George Clooney’s wedding in Venice. Trisha shares her thoughts as she makes her way to Venice to cover it first-hand and I look forward to her live updates.
What favorite reads on Italy have you come across this week? Share them with us in the comments below.
