The World’s 50 Best: Le Calandre (Rubano)

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I choose to celebrate my 50th Birthday (50 years old!) in a special place: Le Calandre in Rubano, a suburb of Padova. Under the magnificent guidance of Massimiliano Alajmo (the youngest chef to be awarded 3 Michelin Stars in the … Continue reading

Percorsi Stellati/Starred Journeys: Tokuyoshi (Milano)

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To understand the idea behind Restaurant Tokuyoshi you just need to read Chef Yoji Tokuyoshi ‘s quote in the restaurant web site : Yoji calls his cuisine “contaminated Italian cuisine” mixing his Japanese heritage with the Italian influences. I would also add … Continue reading

Percorsi Stellati/Starred Journeys: Enoteca Pinchiorri (Firenze)

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When I decided to leave my previous job at Banca Monte Paschi di Siena to move back to Milan, my colleagues gave me a farewell gift that probably is one of the most appreciated ever: a 2 persons dinner at … Continue reading

Percorsi stellati/Starred Journeys: Seta (Milano)

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Seta and its chef Antonio Guida were awarded 1 Michelin Star in 2016, and 2 Michelin Stars in 2017. In my opinion is the best restaurant in Milan at the moment I am writing this post. Located inside the Mandarin Hotel … Continue reading

Percorsi stellati/Starred Journeys: Villa Crespi (Orta San Giulio – Novara)

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Today was Antonino Cannavacciuolo day. His restaurant is located in the fascinating Villa Crespi , a magnificent villa in moorish style built in 1879 by the cotton tycoon Cristoforo Benigno Crespi, who wanted to bring the charm of Baghdad back to his beloved … Continue reading

Percorsi Stellati/Starred Journeys: Berton (Milano)

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Sono stato invitato dal mio amico Francesco, grande food enthusiast, per un veloce pranzo di lavoro e come al solito accade con i suoi inviti, le aspettative sono state più che rispettate. Siamo andati al Ristorante Berton, il nuovo ristorante … Continue reading

Priceless Milano

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Last July I had the privilege to be invited by MasterCard at a business lunch with their Global Chief Marketing Officer that was held at the “Priceless Milano” restaurant. To celebrate Expo2015, MasterCard has launched a really innovative concept-restaurant: a temporary … Continue reading

Percorsi stellati/Starred Journeys: Al Pont de Ferr (Milano)

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For my 46th birthday I decided to give me an intriguing gift: a lunch with my love at “Al Pont de Ferr” Restaurant. Located in the charming area of “Navigli” in Milan in Ripa di Porta Ticinese 55, Al Pont de Ferr … Continue reading

Percorsi Stellati/Starred Journeys: Vecchia Malcesine (Malcesine-Verona)

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In the nice village of Malcesine, located on the eastern shore of Lake Garda in the Province of Verona, almost accidentally I found this charming restaurant overlooking a magnificent view of the lake (unfortunately the weather was not so magnificent!) Restaurant Vecchia Malcesine, brilliantly managed … Continue reading

The World’s 50 Best: Piazza Duomo (Alba)

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Yesterday I had the great pleasure to visit one of the most interesting restaurants in Italy: Piazza Duomo in Alba (the capital of the white truffle). The best definition of Piazza Duomo Restaurant, that is located in Piazza Risorgimento 4 … Continue reading