The rite of the aperitif was invented in the early twentieth century at the Caffè Camparino in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan.
The “first aperitif”
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The most opera
Since 2000, Pasticceria Gemmi Il Loggiato in Sarzana, in the province of La Spezia, has been hosting an international competition for young opera singers. With big-name sponsors including the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and the City of Sarzana, it discovers and promotes artists under the age of 35.
The most ‘Degree Theses’
The Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo in Venice and the RIstorante Oste Scuro Finsterwirt in Bressanone, both dating from the 13th century, the Locanda del Cerriglio in Naples, dating from 1288, the Parkhotel Luna Mondshein in Bolzano, dating from 1320, and the Antica Locanda Mincio in Valeggio sul Mincio, dating from 1407, are Italy’s longest-standing historic establishments.
The most literary
The Casa Perbellini – 12 Apostoli Restaurant in Verona is home to the award of the same name. Launched in 1968, the prize is assigned to a book written by a journalist-writer.
The most Gothic
Caffè Nazionale in Aosta has a splendid circular Gothic hall, the last remnant of the fourteenth-century convent of San Francesco.
The most “illustrious tables and rooms”
Two of the great names in Andria were loyal friends of the family at the Confetteria Mucci Giovanni, coming personally to buy their confectionery and, especially, the traditional carnival delights: Count Onofrio Iannuzzi, senator from the first to fifth legislature of the Republic under Prime Minister De Gasperi, one of the fathers of the Italian Republic, and Cardinal Corrado Ursi, Archbishop of Naples.
The most D’Annunzian
the Caffè Pasticceria Balzola in Alassio, Caffè dei Costanti in Arezzo, Caffè Centrale in Asolo, Grapperia Nardini in Bassano, the Grand Hotel in Gardone, Hotel Bristol Palace in Genoa; Ristorante A Santa Lucia, Hotel Principe di Savoia in Milan; the Grand Hotel & La Pace in Montecatini Terme, the Gran Caffè Gambrinus in Naples, Royal Victoria Hotel in Pisa, Ristorante Corona in San Sebastiano Curone, Caffè Grande Italia in Sirmione, Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromées in Stresa; Caffè Lavena, Hotel Londra in Venice; Ristorante Casa Perbellini – 12 Apostoli in Verona.
2016 – WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS BRAVE AND DREAMERS
At Caffè Balzola in Alassio, amongst the founders spanning three generations, Pasquale Valentino, Rinaldo and Pasquale Balzola,...
2020 SPIRITS AND DREAMS, OR THE MODERN ALCHEMY OF THE HISTORICAL PLACES OF ITALY
On our journey to discover this world of secret recipes and ancient spirits, we simply must begin at the temple of cocktails:...
2019 – THE AMBASSADORS OF TASTE
In the Historical Places of Italy, in fact, culinary excellence spans the ages, bridging tradition and modernity through...
2018 – THE HISTORICAL PLACES OF ITALY BETWEEN HISTORY AND LEGEND
Places such as the Antica Locanda del Cerriglio in Naples, which is celebrating its 730th anniversary in 2018. Founded in 1288...
2017 – SPIRIT AND PHYSICALITY
Alassio (Savona) – The Caffè Balzola, run by siblings Carlo Maria and Maria Teresa Balzola—the fourth generation of the...