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Journalists Who Cover Italian Cuisine
Olga Badowska
Olga Badowska is a food journalist based in Warszawa, Poland.
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Long live pasta!
The article explores the historical tension between Italian pasta and the Futurist movement, led by Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, which sought to eliminate traditional pasta dishes in favor of modern culinary practices. Despite the Futurists' disdain for pasta, Italian culinary identity remains strong, with traditional dishes like carbonara and cacio e pepe celebrated in contemporary settings. The article highlights the enduring appeal of pasta and the failure of the Futurists' anti-pasta campaign, emphasizing the cultural significance of pasta in Italy.
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Chris Chasseaud
Chris Chasseaud is a journalist based in London, United Kingdom. Chris has an in-depth background in the menswear fashion industry and design industry. He has worked as brand manager for brands, while also being a freelance style editor. He is passionate about going deeper and uncovering things ...
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Ember Yard
Ember Yard, the fourth restaurant from the Salt Yard Group, offers a mix of Spanish and Italian cuisine with a focus on primal cooking techniques over wood and charcoal. Located in Soho, London, the restaurant features a tapas-style menu with seasonal changes and a vibrant atmosphere. Head chef Jacques Fouries, known for his passion for cooking over wood and fire, creates exquisite dishes such as Courgette Flower Stuffed with Goat’s Cheese & Drizzled with Honey and Chargrilled Ibérico Pork Ribs with Quince Glaze and Celeriac Purée. The downstairs bar offers a selection of classic cocktails, enhancing the overall dining experience.
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Valentina Di Donato
Valentina Di Donato is a journalist based in Rome, Italy. From pasta to politics: I Often write and talk about the Vatican, Italian politics, the migrant crisis, culture, and tourism.
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Why Italy’s best restaurant has embraced vegetarianism
Reale, Italy's top-rated restaurant, has embraced a vegetarian menu under the leadership of chef Niko Romito, earning accolades from Gambero Rosso. Located in Abruzzo, the restaurant leverages local culinary traditions and aims to influence Italian dining by promoting simple, healthy ingredients. Romito's approach seeks to democratize fine dining, making it more accessible and environmentally conscious. The restaurant's innovative practices, including a focus on sustainability and inclusivity, have been well-received, marking a significant shift in Italy's gastronomic landscape.
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Gina Di Meo
Gina Di Meo is a journalist based in New York, United States of America.
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A Vegan Italian Deli? Only in New York!
Galioto’s Delicatessen, New York City's first vegan Italian deli, opened in December 2020 on Mulberry Street in Little Italy. Created by Nima Garos, Koorosh Bakhtiar, Manny Del Castillo, and Nicole Galioto, the deli offers plant-based versions of traditional Italian deli items, including Impossible meatball subs, dairy-free cheese, and vegan pastries. The shop also features products from local businesses and aims to recreate the early 20th-century marketplace atmosphere of Mulberry Street.
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Beatrice Guzzardi
Beatrice Guzzardi is a multimedia journalist based in London, United Kingdom.
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Where To Eat Like You're In Venice... In London
Beatrice Guzzardi provides a guide to experiencing Venetian cuisine in London. She highlights several restaurants that offer a taste of Venice, including Venezia Bacaro near the Barbican, known for its squid ink spaghetti and saltata di cappe. Tuscanic in Soho is praised for its aperitivo and cicchetti. 2 Veneti in Marylebone offers an elegant dining experience with dishes like creamy salt cod. Ombra in Hackney pairs quality wine with traditional food, such as baby octopus. Adriatico Bacari di Venezia by the Gherkin serves sophisticated Italian dishes with a Venetian touch. Lastly, Fumo, part of the San Carlo chain near Leicester Square, is recommended for its Venetian-style cicchetti and Italian specialities.
Savin Mattozzi
Savin Mattozzi is a journalist based in Naples, Italy. He covers history, culture and politics in southern Italy and the Mediterranean region. His work has been featured in National Geographic, Al Jazeera, Euronews, Are We Europe and Hyphen among others.
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Jobs Completed 33
Job Success Rate 92%
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Meal of the Week: A dish steeped in Italian history - Polpo alla Luciana
Polpo alla Luciana, a traditional seafood dish from Naples, is celebrated for its historical roots in the Santa Lucia neighborhood. The dish, named after the area, involves cooking octopus in a tomato-based sauce with olives, garlic, and chili. The article provides a detailed recipe, emphasizing the dish's cultural significance and traditional preparation methods.
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Faten Omar
Faten Omar is a freelance journalist, works for several Arabic and English news agencies.Currently, she works for Xinhua, Chinese news agency. Previously she was a reporter at Kuwait-based daily English newspaper Kuwait Times, daily Arabic newspaper Al-Kuwaityah, senior editor at Al-Mustagbal ...
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Food, drinks drive surge in Italian imports to Kuwait
Kuwait is experiencing a significant increase in Italian imports, particularly in the food and beverage sector, driven by a growing appreciation for Italian cuisine. The Italian Trade Commissioner, Romano Baruzzi, noted a 20% rise in exports, supported by initiatives like the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World. Italian Ambassador Lorenzo Morini emphasized the importance of quality and cultural exchange, highlighting the presence of authentic Italian restaurants in Kuwait. The article also mentions strong bilateral cooperation in defense and construction, with Italy supplying Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft to Kuwait and Kuwait exporting oil-related products to Italy.
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Luciana Squadrilli
Luciana Squadrilli is a journalist based in Roma, RM, Italia. Food writer, food critic, travel and lifestyle journalist. She is a senior editor at Food&Wine Italia and Lonely Planet magazine Italia, and contributes to magazines and websites such as Linkiesta Gastronomika, Culinary Backstreets, The ...
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Tripperia O’Russ: No Guts, No Glory
In Naples, Tripperia O’Russ offers a unique, protein-rich street food option called ’o per’ e ’o muss’, rooted in historical culinary traditions. Established by Aniello Daniele in 1945 and now run by his son Vincenzo, the restaurant serves a variety of tripe-based dishes, including trippa alla Buonocore and spaghetti con soffritto. The family-run eatery is known for its dedication to traditional recipes while also catering to broader tastes with dishes like pasta with Amatriciana sauce. The restaurant's vibrant atmosphere and commitment to quality make it a beloved spot for both locals and visitors.
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Ellie Swain
Ellie Swain is a journalist based in London, United Kingdom.
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How to Enjoy Italian Food Without Regrets
Authentic Italian cuisine can be healthy when focusing on fresh, seasonal ingredients and cooking from scratch. Key strategies include using olive oil, eating plenty of fish, incorporating salads, and opting for tomato-based sauces over creamy ones. Emphasizing fresh produce and mindful preparation can enhance flavor without adding unhealthy fats, salt, or sugar.
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Andrea Venturini
Freelance journalist based in Bologna, Italy, covering economy, business, food & beverage.
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Caviar, an Italian Excellence
Italy ranks as the second-largest producer of caviar globally, following China, with a production of 65 tons in 2023, accounting for about 20% of the world's supply. The country's caviar production is concentrated in the Lombardy and Veneto regions, known for their high-quality water. Seven Italian companies, including Agroittica Lombarda and Caviar Giaveri, are key producers. Historically, caviar production was centered around the Caspian Sea, but due to overfishing and illegal trade, sturgeon farming was introduced in Italy and France. The article details the caviar production process and highlights the culinary pairings popular in Europe.
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