Slow Fish 2011, the sustainable fish event, will take place in Genoa (Italy) from May 27 to 30. This biennial international event dedicated to the world of fish and marine ecosystems has now reached its fifth edition. Debates, meetings, workshops and tastings will focus on issues linked to sustainable fishing and responsible seafood consumption. A
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PUGLIA – AN UP-AND-COMING WINE REGION
A short trip to Puglia, in Italy’s extreme south-east, provided one of the most interesting experiences in this wine writer’s crowded year. The Mediterranean climate, coupled with a predominance of soil types suited to grape growing, has made the region a significant producer of wine. Close on half a million acres is dedicated to viticulture,
Restaurant Review – Taste of Emilia/Alexis Pizza & Deli
One of the biggest culinary myths is that there’s such a thing as Italian food. There’s not. To comprehend this you have to realise that Italy, as we know it today, is a relatively modern creation, cobbled together out of a number of smaller states , each with its own heritage, culture and, indeed, cuisine.
New Wines from M&S
Attended the Marks & Spencer tasting of their latest offerings, here are my notes. The tasting took place in the cellar of WHPR/Ogilvy & Mather building in Ely Place. Some of the whites were too chilled, some of the reds a tad soupy but otherwise the event was really well organised – spittoons, clipboards with
Superquinn Italian Sale
Just had this from SQ OVER 50 Italian wines reduced to €5.00 at Superquinn, this weekend only “From Thursday 18th to Sunday 21stSeptember shoppers will be able to stock up on their favourite Italian wines* at up to 80% off the normal retail price, with a further 5% off when they purchase any six bottles.
IL Primo
What’s the last thing you have before you leave a restaurant? Do I hear “a cup of coffee”? Right. So why is 90 per cent of Dublin restaurant espresso absolute shite? And how come Italian restaurants are no more immune from delivering a decent cup than the rest, when Italy is supposed to be the
Carluccio's
I know Antonio Carluccio. I’ve dined with him, drunk with him, listened to him talking about food in language others reserve for describing beautiful women and marvelled at his infeasibly large repertoire of off-colour jokes. Antonio , many years ago, set out on a mission to introduce Londoners to proper Italian cucina, food that didn’t
Italy for The Gourmet Traveller
Written by an American opera buff who went to Italy to study and hung on in there. A great read – even if you’ve never been to Italy and don’t intend to go the book will get under your skin and might persuade you. Checked it out on three towns I know – Alba/Siena/Ravello and
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