Travel, Veneto
Juliet’s Balcony in Verona
On the day of the Adele concert in Verona in June 2016, and while sightseeing near Piazza delle Erbe, I came across Casa di Giulietta, a beautiful Gothic style building...
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Anthony Barbuto
Toscana, Travel
Ponte Vecchio
The Ponte Vecchio (“Old Bridge”) is one of the main tourist attractions located in the center of Florence, mostly because of its reputation as being an exclusive platform for gold...
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September 07, 2016
Fashion
Summer Scarves
In the United States, a standard clothing accessory used to combat cold weather is the scarf. Sure, there are some stylish scarves, and many people like to be creative when...
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September 04, 2016
Fashion
Men’s Fashion Week in Florence
For four days in January and June of each year, Florence hosts one of the most important men’s fashions shows in the world called Pitti Immagine Uomo. The name in...
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August 31, 2016
Food & Wine, Sicilia, Travel
Pasta of Sicily
So often when we go to Italy we learn about a specific food that represents an entire town. For example, we know that the Roman classic Bucatini all’Amatriciana comes from...
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August 31, 2016
Food & Wine, Toscana
A Taste of Sicily in Tuscany
I always say that some of my best experiences in Italy took place in Sicily, and the food was always a contributing factor. However, since my broad Italian interests often...
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August 29, 2016
Food & Wine, Latest Posts, Travel, Veneto
Lunch at Tre Marchetti
On May 29, 2016, I ate lunch at a restaurant in downtown Verona very close to the Arena in Piazza Bra called Tre Marchetti. I recommend all Italian Enthusiasts visiting...
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August 29, 2016
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August 28, 2016
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August 28, 2016
Food & Wine, Toscana
The Legend of Chianti’s Black Rooster
If you are a fan of Chianti wine, you may have noticed the symbol of a black rooster appearing on wine bottles or other wine paraphernalia. There is an interesting...
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