Italy

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Ein Prosit: A Gathering of Global Culinary Titans

Twenty years after my last visit, I returned to Udine, Northern Italy, this time to join the five-day-long Ein Prosit Fiesta held annually in October, now celebrating its 25th year (okay, I added the “Fiesta” myself). This delightful journey felt like a…

Jocelyn Chen
November 19, 2024

Column, Italy, TastyTrip

White Truffle Hunting in Alba: Unearthing Priceless Delights

White truffles possess a unique aroma, often described as a blend of garlic and earthy undertones. Some perceive the subtle notes of garlic and nuts in white truffles, while others describe the alluring scent as hormonal. Ultimately, the charming aroma of white truffles is difficult to define, making it a highly sought-after culinary treasure.

Jocelyn Chen
December 10, 2023

Column, Italy

White Truffle Booms at Alba’s 3-star Piazza Duomo by Chef Crippa

Established with the backing of the Ceretto winery and situated in a historical building that has undergone meticulous renovation, Piazza Duomo is led by chef Enrico Crippa, who began his culinary journey at the age of 16. He was mentored by legendary Italian chef Gaultiero Marchesi, and trained under renowned chefs Michel Bras and Ferran Adrià, as well as in Japan for four years. The marshmallow-pink dining space is adorned with Francesco Clemente's frescos, reflecting idyllic natural light, while the window offers a glimpse of Alba’s beautiful main piazza.

Jocelyn Chen
November 20, 2023

France, Hotels, Italy, Japan, Paris, Thailand

The List, A New Compass

The inaugural world’s 50 best hotel list surely results in frenzy among hoteliers and luxurious experience fanatics despite the wanting of novelty in view. The palpable optimism in Guildhall to celebrate the growth of post-COVID hospitality industry in mid-September will surely continue for some while. Yet the true impact of this collective, and formative collage of accommodations elected by critiques remains uncertain.

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October 14, 2023

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Dining Above the Clouds: AlpiNN Champions Sustainability

An advocate of sustainable business for many years, three-starred Italian chef Norbert Niederkofler has been living his Cook the Mountain beliefs and promoting them through various events. Now his followers are also practising the philosophy of cooking with nature at the mountain tops of the Dolomites along the Italian-Austrian borders.

Jocelyn Chen
September 2, 2023

Column, Italy

New Journey for Three-starred North Italian Chef Niederkofler

Following the closure of the three-starred St. Hubertus restaurant in March this year, the world has had its eyes on Norbert Niederkofler's next move. He has revealed his latest project, which promises to redefine his culinary philosophy. This July 12, he will take the next step in his culinary development by opening Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler, the new restaurant supported by one of the oldest cloth factories in the world. Set in a historic villa and open all year round, the restaurant is a new explorational field for creativity, exceptional taste and inspiration.

Jocelyn Chen
July 8, 2023

Italy, TastyTrip

A Michelin Restaurant That Survives Ragu and Ravioli

Situated in the north of Italy, Bologna not only houses the almost 1,000-year-old University of Bologna, but the city is also known as the food capital of Italy, and not just for pastas. You may wonder if there is still any place for Michelin restaurants in this paradise of budget-friendly meals.

Jocelyn Chen
September 9, 2022

Italy, TastyTrip

【Bologna】Amerigo1934: Time is Everything

Located in the heart of Emilian Appennines, Trattoria da Amerigo was opened in 1934 in the fertile Samoggia Valley, perched in the middle of the Modena and Bologna hillsides. Half an hour's drive from the center of Bologna, the restaurant serves dishes that remain rustic but are characterised by refined techniques and an elegant master of time. It has always respected tradition and has been one of the few members of the Premiate Trattorie Italiane.

Jocelyn Chen
September 2, 2022

Milan, TastyTrip

Classic trattorias near Milan that are worth a stop

In Italy, apart from Michelin-starred restaurants, there are also old-fashioned yet popular restaurants that locals love to visit, though they are no less difficult to get a table. Centered around Milan, we drove to a number of "hard-to-book" trattorias in the surrounding towns and ran into many delicious encounters.

Jocelyn Chen
August 26, 2022

Italy, TastyTrip

In Search of the Best Pizza in the World – Pepe in Grani

There is no pizza like Franco Pepe's. Nowadays everywhere is accessible, but the best pizza in the world still gets you on the road to explore the old, narrow, cobbled alleys of Caiazzo. For food travellers, it's always worth the effort.

Jocelyn Chen
August 18, 2022

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