Filippo Drago. The miller-craftsman of chefs
Flair, vision and professionalism are some of the peculiarities of Filippo Drago, the artisan miller, as he likes to call himself, who has rediscovered and brought Sicilian ancient grains to the fore, making all chefs and bakers in Italy and overseas fall in love with them. Visiting his mill gives one the sensation of travelling back in time: next to the old [...]
Valentino Cassanelli. And light it was!
He remembers each dish and the year of creation by heart, he loves travelling to discover new ingredients and techniques around the world, he delights the most demanding palates by proposing flavour combinations balanced between his Emilian roots and his London experiences. Valentino Cassanelli and his brigade confront each other to create dishes that [...]
Antonio Zaccardi. Chefs of instinct, curiosity and art
Barely seventeen years old, he left his village in the Abruzzo mountains to go and discover the world that intrigued him so much. Working hard, with great humility, but above all with the eagerness in his eyes to learn everything, he won the trust of great chefs, thus entering the best Italian kitchens, starred and otherwise, capturing every detail, every facet, every [...]
Marco Lagrimino. L'Acciuga's Chef wins first star
Awarded the first Michelin star in Perugia after the city had not received one for many years, Marco Lagrimino has brought a breath of fresh air with Luca Caputo, the creator of the restaurant, l'Acciuga, born on the outskirts of the city, where the authenticity of local flavours meets the contemporary. Flanked by a close-knit and dynamic team, they have managed to [...]
Ciccio Sultano: chef without borders
Quality and creativity. These are the two traits that delineate the unmistakable style of Ciccio Sultano's cuisine, a volcanic spirit like his land that he deeply loves, especially for its peculiarities stemming from a stratification of cultures thousands of years old made up of trade, dominations and different customs that have nevertheless coexisted peacefully or [...]
Pino Cuttaia. Simple flavours that speak an extraordinary language
A carte blanche that bears his signature at the bottom: this is the menu that Pino Cuttaia shows his guests before taking them on a sensory journey of visual memories, memories, traditions, but above all domestic flavours. This is how the chef, towards his customers, transforms himself into the loving and attentive mother who releases [...]
The ancient Genoese sciamadde. Ligurian street food par excellence
If, wandering around the Genoese 'carruggi', you smell the inviting scent of freshly baked food, trust your sense of smell and follow the trail: you will almost certainly land in a dark, semi-hidden place with white tiles, a marble counter and little else. There will be a lit oven, improbably sized pots and skimmers, an [...]
World Champions: Andrea Restuccia, Massimo Pica and Lorenzo Puca, talent and pastry passion!
Young, passionate and talented: these are the characteristics shared by Andrea, Lorenzo and Massimo, winners of the latest edition of the world's most prestigious pastry competition. Creative, innovative and, above all, very greedy, this trio led Italy to win the competition, in which the French have always excelled, beating the competition and leaving the jurors with a [...]
The Enchantment of Selinunte. The fish auction with a long history
No one seems to have any memory of when the enchantment began in Marinella di Selinunte, but it is certainly a tradition of ancient origins that still retains a very special charm. This seaside village slumbers beneath the imposing vestiges of ancient Selinùs, whose glorious past and commercial power can still be seen in the grandeur of its temples and temples of the [...]
Martina Caruso. Love for the island that smells of capers
An islander by birth, she spent her carefree childhood in a magical place, Salina in the Aeolian Islands, a place that seemed to be far from the world and its dangers. As she grew up, however, that world she had kept away from attracted her like a magnet and led her to study outside and travel all over [...].
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