Archive for 'Food and Wine'

  

Monday, April 22, 2024
Eating in Venice

One of those pretentious things that you hear people say but that is actually rather true is that certain foods are never as good as the version available on their home ground. While you may be able to find very tasty examples elsewhere, the expertise, experience, and innate understanding of locals means that eating the real deal can be a totally different experience. Foodies who love Italian food, in particular, will find that it is truly hard to compare to Italian food in Italy. So, if you have booked a villa in Italy or you are coming to explore and move about the country, these are the foods that we think you need to ensure that you try while you are in Italy – but don’t blame us if nothing else ever quite compares...

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Posted in: Campania, Central Italy, Chianti, Emilia-Romagna, Food and Wine, Localities, Northeast Italy, Northwest Italy, Piedmont, Southern Italy, Tuscany, Umbria, Veneto

  

Friday, March 29, 2024
Chocolates

One of the best things about being on holiday is getting to indulge in delicious treats and try incredible local delights. With this in mind, we have been thinking and dreaming of our favourite Italian chocolate here at Italy Villas and decided to compile a list of the best brands and places where you can get some sweet treats if you book a villa in Italy and are truly diving into all aspects of her rich and flavourful culinary scene.


All jokes aside, Italy really does offer some of the tastiest chocolate in the world, in various forms, to sample so be sure to visit these gems once you have found your perfect vacation rental in Italy with us...

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Posted in: Campania, Central Italy, Food and Wine, Main Islands, Northwest Italy, Piedmont, Products & Specialities, Sicily and Sardinia, Southern Italy, Tuscany

  

Friday, March 15, 2024
Caffè Gilli, exterior
Photo credits: Sailko / CC BY 2.5

The museums and impressive architectural gems for which Florence is so well-known may have long and fascinating histories but some of the shops, markets, and eateries also have impressive legacies. Caffè Gilli is a perfect example of this: a truly stunning café with over two centuries of history and an important location in which cultural events have long been taking place. For those who love coffee and pastries and beautiful surroundings, it is the ideal spot to take a break from running around to see all that the city has to offer and to soak up the true wonder of your surroundings if you have been thining of booking a vacation rental in Florence and spending time in the city. 

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Posted in: Florence, Food and Wine, Localities, Pretty Views, Restaurants & Cafés, Tourist Attractions

  

Monday, March 11, 2024
Restaurants in Verona

To tip or not to tip, that is the question.


Really though, you might be wondering if tipping is necessary in Italy if you are thinking about booking a villa in Italy as, depending on the culture, tipping can be seen as mandatory, nice but unnecessary, or even rude. So, what’s the story with tipping in Italy?

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Posted in: Food, Food and Wine, Restaurants & Cafés, Travel Tips

  

Friday, March 1, 2024
Negroni Sbagliato
Photo credits: Wine Dharma / CC BY 2.0

After two cast members (Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke) of the hit HBO television show and Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon, enthused about their love for the Negroni Sbagliato in 2022, it went viral and became a trending tipple once more but it has very much been a beloved cocktail since its supposedly mistaken origins decades ago. 


Literally meaning, “mistaken”, the Negroni Sbagliato hails from the famous Bar Basso in Milan and – in our opinion – is best sampled during a leisurely visit to the famous bar while you enjoy a stay in one of our vacation rentals in Milan.

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Posted in: Food and Wine, Localities, Milan, Recipes