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Neapolitan or Bolognese? The (tomato-free) history of the two ragùs that divide Italy

It was born in France in the 1600s, but it is in Italy that ragoût first encounters pasta and then tomato: together, they would conquer the world. However, they also divide Italy between Neapolitan and Bolognese traditions

Dom Perignon for dogs and sleepless rock stars: the bizarre requests to the world’s best hotel manager

From his start as a dishwasher at the Park Hyatt in Milan. In an interview with *Il Giornale*, Simone Giorgi reflects on the changing clientele over the years: "Guests pay more and expect more."

The Nobel Sandwich we tried at CERN, just steps from antimatter

Lunch at CERN with researchers and scientists eating pizza, steak, and sandwiches while dreaming of “home cooking” between orecchiette and carbonara

The two young talents from Gattinara revolutionising Italian cuisine

The chef is 22, the maître d' is 28: meet Agnese Loss and Davide Saglietti, founders of Osteria Contemporanea in Gattinara, winners of the "Future Tradition" award in Gambero Rosso’s Ristoranti d'Italia guide

The 6 new 'Tre Forchette' restaurants of Gambero Rosso: here they are

In the Ristoranti d’Italia 2025 guide, six new entries have made it into the elite of fine dining. Who are they, and what do they serve?

Enrico Crippa: "I no longer see the sacred fire for cooking in young chefs. Fine dining? In Italy, there is a lack of respect."

The chef from Piazza Duomo speaks about the state of fine dining and young people in the kitchen. “In France, a Michelin-starred restaurant is a source of pride for families. For us, it’s not.”

The 40 Best Trattorias in Italy according to Gambero Rosso

Amid both familiar names and newcomers, here are all the establishments awarded the "Tre Gamberi" in the *Ristoranti d’Italia 2025* guide. Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, and Lazio are the three regions with the highest number of honourees

The Best Value-for-Money restaurant in Lazio offers an outstanding seafood experience

Chef and sommelier, as well as young entrepreneurs, have transformed their lives by following their dream of owning a restaurant. Introducing Dogma

The chef who revolutionized Molise with her cuisine (and an excellent wine list)

In the heart of Molise is one of the three restaurants awarded for Best Wine List. Introducing Locanda Mammì by Stefania Di Pasquo and Tomas Torsiello

"Young chefs have improved Italian cuisine." A discussion between critics and chefs on the new generation

The generational shift in the kitchen is faster than in other sectors. We discuss this with chefs and food critics. The result? "Italian cuisine has improved."
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