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A Princess & a Castle in Naples, History in the making in Vatican City and the Best of Food in Rome

Friday, May 10th, 2013
Tomato bruschetta - Bruschetta al pomodoro

Tomato bruschetta – Bruschetta al pomodoro

 

A fascinating piece of Naples history.

It is a historic and unprecedented time in Vatican City

Don’t watch this if you are hungry!

 

 

 

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An Old School Pastry Shop, Audrey Hepburn’s Roman Life and It’s Vespa’s Birthday!

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

pasticcerie

 

Visit an old school pastry shop in the Umbrian town of Orvieto.

A touching look at Audrey Hepburn Roman life.

The iconic Vespa scooter is celebrating a birthday.

 

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Venice’s Modern Side, Pompeii Red (Tape) and an Italy Hotline Favorite Table.

Monday, April 29th, 2013

 

Fresh, home-made ravioli filled with artichoke and ricotta and coated in fresh pesto!

Fresh, home-made ravioli filled with artichoke and ricotta and coated in fresh pesto!

It’s not all Renaissance splendor.  Venice embraces it’s modern side.

Italian red tape threatens Pompeii.

Eat like a local at an Italy Hotline favorite trattorias in Rome.

 

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Vatican City Explained, A Chef’s Milan, Music in Venice

Monday, April 22nd, 2013

Is the dome of St. Peters Basilica at the Vatican in Rome worth climbing? It is if you would like to see this view!

A quick explanation of Vatican City.

A chef’s picks for cocktails, pastries and more in Milan.

Venice’s favorite musician .

 

 

 

 

 

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Grand Canal in Venice Closed for a Day, a Rare Opportunity in Siena and The Definitive Guide to Rome

Monday, April 15th, 2013
The Horses of Caesar

The Horses of Caesar

The Grand Canal in Venice was shut down yesterday to draw attention to the cities environmental challenges.

An extraordinary opportunity at the Duomo in Siena.

A fantastic guide to Rome, featuring some of our favorite places and people (and us)

 

 

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New Thoughts on Cleopatras End, A Chef’s Piedmonte and A Locals Eating Secrets in Naples

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

 

It's a beautiful, sunny Saturday morning in Naples

A new theory on Marc Anthony’s wife Cleopatra’s end.

A chef’s Piedmonte picks.

A locals best Neapolitan food addresses.

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Roger Ebert’s Venice Spots, Where the Cardinals Shop and Food Shopping in Florence

Monday, April 8th, 2013

Discover Venice's tiny canals, secret campi and most beautiful bridges with Eva!

 

Beloved and wise film critic Roger Ebert passed away last week.  In this post he shares some of his favorite spots in Venice.

To add to your florence shopping list, 10 historic food stores.

The small, mediaeval neighborhood bordering Vatican City is filled with all kinds of interesting spots to eat and visit.

 

 

 

 

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Italy Hotline’s favorite Roman Neighborhood, the Art of Italian Tailoring and a Great Weekend Read.

Friday, April 5th, 2013

 

Monti- October

Explore Italy Hotlines’ favorite neighborhood in Rome.

From the archives, a good read for the weekend on the history and American connection behind the Villa Borghese.

Beautiful feature from JCrew on the art of Italian tailoring.

 

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Rome’s Seven Famous Hills, the Wines of Tuscany’s Golden Coast and Making Parmesan Cheese

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013
View of the Palatine Hill from the Circus Maximus

View of the Palatine Hill from the Circus Maximus

Learn about Rome’s seven famous hills.

Explore the wines of Tuscany’s golden coast.

The centuries old tradition of making parmesan cheese in northern Italy.

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Italian Food you Won’t Find in Italy, Tiziano in Rome and Some thoughts on la Dolce Vita

Monday, April 1st, 2013
Saltimbocca alla Romana

Saltimbocca alla Romana

10 “Italian” foods you won’t find in Italy

The Tiziano (or Titian, as he is known in English) exhibit in Rome, on until the 16 of June, is not to be  missed.

Some thoughts on Italian Dolce Vita.

 

 

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