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Italy is the best. Art, Fashion, Food, Design, Innovation, Heritage, you name it, the Bel Paese is built on millennia of creativity and is teaming with innovators. Ciao Bella and host Erica Firpo talks with the creative forces behind Italy today - artists, designers, chefs, experts and aficionados. Cocktail conversations and behind-the-scenes visits that will make you want to pack your bags and go!
- 106 - Inside Federica Formilli Fendi's Vintage Design Oasis
In the heart of Rome's Trastevere neighborhood is an enclave of amazign interior design. Triple F is Federica Formilli Fendi's passion project and should be national treasure. For years, Fendi has sought out vintage design pieces, and now she shares them with the public. Join Erica as she talks with Federica about her lifelong passion for vintage furniture and her unique ability to mix different styles have created a dynamic, ever-evolving space at Triple F. Learn about the historic building's artistic past, Federica's background at Fendi, and the exquisite pieces that make Triple F a treasure trove of design.
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Thu, 25 Jul 2024 - 28min - 105 - Bringing contemporary art to Palermo with Francesco Pantaleone
“If you build it, they will come”; even if you have to fly them in yourself. This was Francesco Pantaleone’s mentality as he returned to his native Palermo after years in New York City to launch the city’s first contemporary art gallery. In this episode, Erica and Francesco talk about building an out-this-world constellation of contemporary art and artists in Palermo For show notes and more visit Ciao Bella
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Thu, 11 Jul 2024 - 30min - 104 - Walks with Stephen Oddo
All roads lead to Rome, or start from here in the case of Walks, Italy's leader in small group tours. In this episode of Ciao Bella, Erica sits down with Stephen Oddo, co-founder and CEO of Walks, a tourism empire that marries modern “digitourism” with classic small group tours. Steven talks about entrepreneurship, the Walks philosophy, and how his company is collaborating with local communities in Rome and around the world to fight the effects of overtourism.
3 Essential Walks Tours
Pristine Sistine Premium Colosseum with Roman Forum and Palatine Rome in a Day For show notes and more visit Ciao BellaINSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo
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Thu, 27 Jun 2024 - 37min - 103 - Family Business Banfi Style
From Italy to America and back again, for Cristina Mariani May, co-CEO of Banfi, the wine business is 100% Italian and American. With a 100 year-old grasp on importing Italian goods to America, Banfi has also been producing one of the top Brunellos for nearlly five decades. In this episode, Erica heads to Castello Banfi near Montalcino to talk family business and Tuscan heritage with Cristina.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2024 - 37min - 102 - Talk Como to Me at Bellagio's Villa Serbelloni
Growing up in a historic five-star hotel on the shores of Lake Como, Jan Bucher is no stranger to the complexities and curiosities of luxury hospitality. As general manager of Bellagio’s Villa Serbelloni, Jan has accepted the four-generations-old torch that is running one of Como’s, and accordingly, the world’s, grandest hotels. Join Erica and Jan for a conversation on Clooney, culture and Como.
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Thu, 30 May 2024 - 41min - 101 - The Lady in the Palazzo at Venice's Violino d'Oro
Sara Maestrelli shares the journey from creation to design of Violino d'Oro, her family's new hotel in Venice. Hosts Erica Firpo talks with Sara Maestrelli about the intricate process of transforming historical buildings into modern hospitality spaces while preserving their heritage.Tune in to discover the secrets behind the lady in the palazzo and the art of creating a home away from home in the heart of Venice.
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Thu, 16 May 2024 - 33min - 100 - So You Want To Be A Digital Nomad in Italy?
News Flash: Italy has finally greenlit the Digital Nomad Visa! Your dreams of living in Italy are about to become reality. In this short episode, Thea Duncan, Italy relocation expert, joins Erica to break down what the new digital nomad visa is and what it means to you. For show notes and more visit Ciao Bella
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Fri, 03 May 2024 - 19min - 99 - The Sicilian Inheritance and Jo PIazza
Murder, mayhem and Sicily, that's author Jo Piazza's stranger than fiction reality which inspired her to write her latest book "The Sicilian Inheritance". In this episode, Jo joins Erica to talk hill towns a 100-year-old family tale, and the best things in being Italian American. JoPiazza.com #TheSiclianInheritance For show notes and more visit Ciao Bella
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Thu, 25 Apr 2024 - 31min - 98 - Tommaso Cecca and the Culture of Campari
In an industry where the brightest stars fall the fastest, Campari has been a constant. A landmark of culture and pioneer of innovation, the brand’s trademark location in Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II embodies its legacy of quality, family, and, above all, italianità. Erica sits down with Tommaso Cecca, head mixologist of Camparino in Galleria, for a conversation on Campari’s unmatched history, its role in aperitivo culture, and the recent opening of its underground speakeasy, Sala Gaspare.
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Fri, 12 Apr 2024 - 52min - 97 - Panettone All Year With Chef Roy
Panettone passion, it's a thing. And chef Roy Shvartzapel elevates this passion into a mission to liberate panettone from its Christmas confinement. From his Southern California panettone production ThisisfromRoy, chef Roy is transforming panettone into a perennial pleasure. Grab a slice as Erica joins Roy to hear his panettone story and how he is making the Italian Christmas cake a year-round vibe. #It’sNotAboutThePanettone For show notes and more visit Ciao Bella
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Thu, 04 Apr 2024 - 33min - 96 - Building Art Futures at Florence's Palazzo Strozzi
Palazzo Strozzi is an amazing Renaissance monument, and since the 2006 opening as Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi, it's an destination for blockbuster exhibits with a lean towards contemporary art. In this episode, Erica talks with General Director Arturo Galansino about Palazzo Strozzi, the importance of today's art in Florence, and the mesmerising Fallen Angels show by Anselm Kiefer. For show notes and more visit Ciao Bella
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Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 23min - 95 - Davines' Davide Bollati Talks Sustainability and Beauty
Davide Bollati, the visionary behind Davines, shares the inspiring journey of transforming haircare to a sustainabiliity pioneer. With a passion for both beauty and environmental consciousness, Davide has redefined industry standards, pioneering eco-friendly practices and natural ingredients. Through his leadership, Davines has become synonymous with innovation, ethics, and social responsibility. Join Erica at Davines headquarters in Parma, Italk with Davide about Davines's remarkable story. For show notes and more visit Ciao Bella
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Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 31min - 94 - Alpine Aperitivi with Meredith Erickson of DolaDira
On the heels of her celebrated cookbook, Alpine Cooking, author Meredith Erickson spent six years researching and conjuring a Dolomites-inspired aperitivo. The result is DolaDira, rhubarb and all natural Alpine ingredients inlcuding gentian and elderflower, plus a gorgeous visual campaign that captivated Erica from its corrugated bottle and vintage typeface. Join Erica and Meredith for a conversation on Alpine aperitivi.
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Mon, 04 Mar 2024 - 29min - 93 - Pioneering Sicily's Wine With Planeta
For five centuries, the Planeta family has been growing Sicily, Italy's largest island and a land of incredible wine, creativity and legend. Today, the 17-generation dynasty of Planeta is cultural hub of wine, food, contemporary art and hospitality. Travel to Menfi with Erica and meet Francesca Planeta for a conversation on family, winemaking and 360 sustainability. For show notes and more visit Ciao Bella
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Mon, 19 Feb 2024 - 37min - 92 - Slow Food, Fast Cars with Lara Gilmore
Slow Food, Fast Cars, and an incredible, nourishing culture. Erica welcomes back the fabulous Lara Gilmore to talk Modena. From the day Lara arrived in the Emilia Romagna city , it has been the source of inspiration for her. Lara and Erica catch up on her latest book Slow Food, Fast Cars, stories and recipes from Casa Maria Luigia (the luxury bed-and-breakfast she shares with husband and chef Massimo Bottura) and talk about the latest happenings at Casa Maria Luigia. For show notes and more visit Ciao Bella
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Mon, 05 Feb 2024 - 33min - 91 - Deconstructing the Myths of Italy With Jenna Spray
From the outside looking in, there is a lot to be said about Italy, all of which changes when you've had the time to truly immerse yourself in the contemporary Bel Paese. In this episdoe, Ciao Bella production manager Jenna Spray turns the tables and grabs the mic for an interview with Erica and more about deconstructing the myths of Italy. For show notes and more visit Ciao Bella
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Mon, 22 Jan 2024 - 40min - 90 - The Panettone Episode
If you tell you me you don’t like panettone (aka the Italian Christmas cake), then I’ll tell you that you’ve never had a true, artisanal panettone. This episode is a crazy converstaion about what makes panettone the best, how to eat and why it is iconic. Join Erica with Italy's very best panettone bakers Giovanni Giberti of Pavè Milano, Nicola Olivieri of Olivieri1882, Rome’s Giorgia Proia of Casa Manfredi and PierLuigi Roscioli of Antico Forno Roscioli, and Ezio Marinato of Panificio Pasticceria Marinato.
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Mon, 11 Dec 2023 - 30min - 89 - Inside the National Archaeological Museum of Napoli with Director Paolo Giulierini
Napoli's National Archaeological Museum (MANN) is one of the world’s most important archeological museums in the world and its collection of Ancient Roman artefacts is the very best. Join Erica as she talks with Director Paolo Giulierini about initiatives to bridge the gap between antiquity and modern-day accessibility and education, propelling MANN into a new era of pioneering museum culture.
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Mon, 04 Dec 2023 - 13min - 88 - Caroline Caporossi on Roots
Caroline Caporossi is a leading social entrepreneur–founder of Modena-based Association for the Integration of Women and Roots, two community projects she founded with chef Jessica Rosval. Molded by a social services career in that has spanned two continents, Caroline has made her Modena life all about empowering migrant women in Italy through culinary education and job support. Join Erica to learn more about Roots' journey, and Caroline's goals for the near future.
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Mon, 27 Nov 2023 - 51min - 87 - Building A Culinary Community with Chef Jessica Rosval
After a chance encounter with Massimo Bottura in Modena, chef Jessica Rosval began Italian culinary journey that began at Osteria Francescana and has led to . recognition as one of the best chefs in Italy. Jessica commands the kitchen at Bottura's award-winning Casa Maria Luigia and is at the helm of CML's newest restaurant Al Gatto Verde. She shares her story on kitchen community and advocacy for immigrant women in the culinary industry through her nonprofit, Association for the Integration of Women.
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Mon, 20 Nov 2023 - 32min - 86 - Pinacoteca Agnelli is Elevating Torino's Art Scene
Atop the historic FIAT factory in Torino's Lingotto neighborhood and on the test track is Torino's latest contemporary art scene. The Agnelli Collection may have started out as 25 Baroque-to-modern masterpieces collected by tycoons Giovanni and Marella Agnelli, but two decades after its opening, Pinacoteca Agnelli has a new programmatic vision that elevates women in art and maximizes the potential of its space. Director Sarah Cosulich joins Erica to talk about art in Torino. Pinacoteca Agnelli For show notes and more visit Ciao Bella
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Mon, 13 Nov 2023 - 16min - 85 - Edward Buchanan & the Future of Fashion
From the plains of the Midwest to the fashion houses of Milan, designer and creative director Edward Buchanan is a powerhouse whose Bottega Veneta capsule collection vaulted the brand into ready-to-wear luxury accessories success. He's been behind the scenes of Giorgio Armani, Calvin Klein, J.Crew, Bottega Veneta and MaxMara, and designer of his very on Sansovino6. In this episode, Erica and Edward talk about his fashion story from his relocation to Italy to how he has leveraged his influence to become a leading advocate for BIPOC creatives in fashion. For show notes and more visit Ciao Bella
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Mon, 06 Nov 2023 - 56min - 84 - Italy's Patron of Art Patriza Sandretto Re Rebaudengo
Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudegno is Italy’s Patron Saint of Art, and everything she does is art inspired. From her multi-thousand piece collection to encouraging young talent, Patrizia is an art world tour de force. Join Erica in Torino for a chat with Patrizia on collecting, Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaundengo and Torino, Italy's art scene.
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Mon, 30 Oct 2023 - 36min - 83 - Massimo Bottura And His Modena Not-Barbecue
To be or not to be…what if the pondering was instead, “Being without being”? Super star chef Massimo Bottura’s newest venture confronts that philosophy exactly. Join Erica on the ground at Bottura's latest restaurant Al Gatto Verde in Modena to hear how a painting inspired the chef's out-of-the-box concept–and what you should expect if you make a visit yourself.
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Mon, 23 Oct 2023 - 14min - 82 - Contemporary Art in Rome
Contemporary art may be the last thing that comes to mind when you think of Rome, but gallerist Paulina Bebecka is out to change that. In this episode, gallerist and director-at-large of the famed Postmasters Gallery, Bebecka joins Erica to talk contemporary art, NFTs, Rome and Italy. For show notes and more visit https://ciaobella.co/podcast
Mon, 29 Aug 2022 - 35min - 81 - BRACE yourself with Chef Nicola FanettiMon, 22 Aug 2022 - 40min
- 80 - Magic in Milan with Joann Tan
Milan is magical everywhere you walk thanks to Joann Tan, installation artist who has been creating wondrous worlds in the city's most iconic windows for more than two decades. Meet the incredible artist capitvating the sidewalks and showrooms of Italy's fashion capital. For show notes and more visit https://ciaobella.co/podcast
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 - 37min - 79 - Lorenzo Lisi Dreams In Cabernet
Lorenzo Lisi dreams in cabernet and pinot noir. Known as the man behind PierLuigi, one of Rome's top restaurants, Lisi is also putting his guests to bed with bottles, vineyards and winemakers and an enviable wine list at his boutique Hotel dei Ricci. Open your favorite appellation with Erica and Lorenzo. For show notes and more visit https://ciaobella.co/podcast
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 - 25min - 78 - Laudemio, Frescobaldi's Prestige Olive Oil
Extra virgin olive oil is a dime a dozen in Tuscany, right? Think again. Quality EVOO is far more than olive harvests and press. It's all about prestige and no one does it better than Frescobaldi, Tuscany's heritage wine making family with a fiefdom of olive groves all over the region. 30th generation Matteo Frescobaldi joins Erica for a little history and olive oil making. For show notes and more visit https://ciaobella.co/podcast
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 - 25min - 77 - On the road again with Chef Valentino Cassanelli
Passion, creativity and adventure are the key ingredients for Valentino Cassanelli, the super stellar chef at Lux Lucis, the Michelin star restaurant atop the hotel Principe Forte dei Marmi in Tuscany. Join Erica and Valentino for a sunrise talk about heading out on the road again in a culinary adventure while they enjoy the beach views at Forte dei Marmi. For show notes and more visit https://ciaobella.co/podcast
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 - 49min - 76 - Debbie Travis on Joy and living in Italy
Debbie Travis has made a career of bringing joy to the home, and for the past ten years, she's brought you to her home for a little Tuscan joy. Her latest book Joy: Life Lessons from a Tuscan Villa gives you Italian life secrets to bring home. Join Erica and Debbie as they chat up on joy, Italy and life. For show notes and more visit https://ciaobella.co/podcast
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 - 58min - 75 - Back to the Earth with Venice' Osti in Orto
Island life can mean importing, but a group of Venetian restaurants want to change that by going back to the earth. Francesco Agopyan, owner of Antiche Carampane takes Erica to Sant’Erasmo, an archipelago satellite island, to experience Osti in Orto - the group fam that is cultivating and bringing local and heritage produce to 13 restaurants. For show notes and more visit https://ciaobella.co/podcast
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 - 26min - 74 - Spritz O'Clock in Venice with SelectMon, 13 Jun 2022 - 29min
- 73 - 21st century La Serenissima with Inside Venice
Venice is an archipelago of the best kept secrets to uncover and no one knows that better that Gioellei Romanelli, Venetian for centuries, notelier and founder of Inside Venice. While most focus on the floating cities illustrious history, Romanelli and Inside Venice love to share 21st century Venice. He joins Erica to talk about Inside Venice's initiatives to promote a contemporary look at the city. For show notes and more visit https://ciaobella.co/podcast Ciao Bella
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 - 36min - 72 - Doing Italy with Thea DuncanMon, 30 May 2022 - 28min
- 71 - The Bella behind Ciao BellaTue, 24 May 2022 - 33min
- 70 - Bottling Green in Montepulciano with SalchetoMon, 20 Dec 2021 - 42min
- 69 - Loving Lago di Como with Bianca PasseraMon, 20 Dec 2021 - 38min
- 68 - H Farm innovates the future in Treviso
Incubator, Innovator, Educator. H Farm is the future of Italy in a state-of-the art eco sustainable campus in Treviso that has launched some of the world's most powerhouse start up and has a K-University academy for future Steve Jobs. Founder Riccardo Donadon shares the story of Italy's very own Sicilian Valley.
Mon, 06 Dec 2021 - 30min - 67 - Exploring the Gallerie d'Italia with Michele Coppola
Gallerie d'Italia is Intesa San Paolo's incredible collection of 30,000 works of art across three incredible palaces in Milan, Vicenza and Napoli (and Torino soon). Intesa San Paolo Director Michele Coppola talks with Erica about The Grand Tour, temporary exhibits and events and the future of Gallerie d'Italia.
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 - 32min - 66 - Fast motorcycles, sustainable energy and Energica's Livia CevoliniMon, 22 Nov 2021 - 15min
- 65 - NFTs, Art and Alexander Van Glitch
NFTs, Non-Fungible Tokens, we've heard all about them but does it mean to an artist? Erica talks with Alexander Van Glitch, Nano- and glitch artists on how NFTs are nurturing an emerging world of creativity.
Alexander Van Glitch on Makers Place
Mon, 15 Nov 2021 - 34min - 64 - Tod's Walter Chiapponi and clothes with cultureMon, 01 Nov 2021 - 31min
- 63 - Making good and sustainable fashion with GooodersMon, 25 Oct 2021 - 31min
- 62 - Susan Van Allen writes ItalyMon, 18 Oct 2021 - 43min
- 61 - Getting under Rome with Darius Arya and Adriano MorabitoMon, 11 Oct 2021 - 38min
- 60 - Revving it up in Italy's Motor Valley
There’s something about Modena. Italy’s Motor Valley is the nexus of creativity on the road and off, and every year the Motor Valley Fest showcases the amazing innovations. Join Erica with superstar guests chef Massimo Bottura, Energica creator Livia Cevolini, Horacio Pagani, Maserati’s Francesco Tonon and Dallara CEO Andrea Pontremoli to find out what revs Motor Valley.
Revving it up in Italy's Motor Valley
Mon, 04 Oct 2021 - 27min - 59 - Ashiko's AnotherlandMon, 27 Sep 2021 - 49min
- 58 - The New Cucina ItalianaMon, 27 Sep 2021 - 42min
- 57 - Pasta-tively amazing with Julia FicaraMon, 26 Apr 2021 - 35min
- 56 - Bagels in Rome, believe itMon, 19 Apr 2021 - 51min
- 55 - Sant'Eustachio, Rome's historic caffe
Sant'Eustachio il Caffe could be Rome's very best coffee bar. For nearly a century, the beloved caffe has charmed residents and visitors with great coffee drinks and an a yesteryear vibe. Federica Ricci joins Erica for the history and secrets of her family's coffee caffe.
Sant'Eustachio, Rome's Historic Caffe
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 - 45min - 54 - Inside The Uffizi with Director Eike Schmidt
The Uffizi is the Best. A must-visit museum in Italy, one of the world's most important and most visited, and with one of the largest and best known collections of Italian Renaissance art, there is nothing quite like it. Michelangelo, Leonardo, Botticelli and Uffizi director Eike Schmidt join Erica to talk about the amazing and every innovative Uffizi.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 - 24min - 53 - Designing La Dolce Vita with Arlene GibbsMon, 08 Mar 2021 - 39min
- 52 - Feasting on the Cilento with Danielle OteriMon, 01 Mar 2021 - 35min
- 51 - Curves and colours with Olimpia Zagnoli
Curves, colours and a clever wit, welcome to the world of Olimpia Zagnoli. OZ is everywhere . . . on the walls of Uniqlo, Prada t-shirts, covers of the New Yorker, and boxes for Estee Lauder, Perugina and Barilla. Join Erica and Olimpia for a deep dive into OZ's technicolor designs.
Curves and Colours with Olimpia Zagnoli
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 - 42min - 50 - In the kitchen with Karime Lopez, Gucci Osteria
Karime Lopez is amazing - chef du cuisine at Florence's Gucci Osteria, the first Mexican woman to receive a Michelin star, and an all-around cool woman. Join Erica and Karime to talk food, travel, Gucci and women in the kitchen.
In the kitchen with Karime Lopez
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 - 42min - 49 - A tale of Chocolate and Torino
Gianduja, Gianduiotto, Creminio, Bicerin. Torino is a chocolate lover's town. Join me and Sandra Salerno, food journalist and pen behind Un Tocco di Zenzero for some chocolatey history and insight on why your next winter wonderland visit is Torino and where you'll be enjoying your own bicerin and cioccolato caldo.
A Tale of Chocolate and Torino
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 - 18min - 48 - Winemaking in Tuscany's Castello di MontepòMon, 25 Jan 2021 - 33min
- 47 - On the art trail in Piemonte with Roberta CerettoMon, 18 Jan 2021 - 43min
- 46 - A Castle in Puglia
Castello di Ugento is a love story, and no one knows better than Diana Bianchi and Massimo D'Amore, 21st century promessi sposi who've transformed the former fortress and Baroque castle into a beautiful home and hotel. Join me for a voyage to the very heel of Puglia - the Salento- for a conversation on history and hotel-making.
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 - 36min - 45 - Stilettos and sparkles in Venice
There is a something about a beautiful shoe that can make you feel like a walking fairytale. Edoardo Cavovilla shares the stories behind René Caovilla, Venice's heritage, couture shoemaking atelier.
Stilettos and Sparkles in Venice
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 - 29min - 44 - Teasing Tiramisu with Gaia Passi de PreposuloMon, 21 Dec 2020 - 23min
- 43 - Venice and the Peggy Guggenheim CollectionMon, 14 Dec 2020 - 34min
- 42 - Loving Lambrusco with Julia Prestia of Venturini BaldiniMon, 07 Dec 2020 - 38min
- 41 - Kiss Sicilian style - Il Bacio di Pantelleria
Sicily is a cornucopia of incredible and unforgettable treats and sweets but there is nothing like il bacio di Pantelleria, an unforgettable pastry only to be found on the Black Pearl of the Mediterranean. Join Erica and food writer Salvatore Spatafora to discover food and culture in Pantelleria, Sicily.
Mon, 06 Jul 2020 - 21min - 40 - Caffe consigliere Damian Burgess on Italian coffee
Is Italian coffee really the best? Caffe consultant, co-founder of 3 Coffee Guys, long-time Piemonte resident and all-around coffee expert Damian Burgess spills the beans on what makes Italian caffe and coffee culture so beloved.
Caffe Consigliere on Italian Coffee
Mon, 29 Jun 2020 - 57min - 39 - City limits in Rome's Fattoria di Fiorano
Alessia Antinori has seven hundred years of wine flowing through her veins, but it's recent history that keeps the wine maker in Rome at Fattoria di Fiorano. Vineyards in the Eternal City?! You bet. Lazio wines, Italy and more.
CITY LIMITS AT ROME'S FATTORIA DI FIORANO
Mon, 22 Jun 2020 - 33min - 38 - Tortellini to Make The World Better
There's nothing that tortellini in brodo can't fix, or at least make feel a little bit better. And that simple concept is what led Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore to create two community programs - Il Tortellante, the local Modena tortellini-focused alternative education program for special needs kids, and Food for Soul, soup kitchens across the globe that feed the community while fighting food waste.
Tortellini to Make the World Better
Mon, 15 Jun 2020 - 21min - 37 - Florence's Negroni, or how I fell in love with cocktails
Drink up, it’s Negroni time! Epicurean Coral Sisk of Curious Appetite Travel shares all about the Negroni - from its Florentine history and where in Florence to find the very best today, to the variants we love (and don’t love). Grab a high ball and join Erica and Coral discussing Italy's iconic cocktail.
Tue, 09 Jun 2020 - 40min - 36 - Liguria's Unforgettable Focaccia with Laurel Evans
There is nothing like the very first bite of fresh focaccia (and then the next). Liguria and in particular Genova claim fame to making Italy's very best focaccia. Join Erica and foodwriter Laurel Evans as we talk about this unforgettable (and simple) street food.
Liguria's Unforgettable Focaccia
Mon, 01 Jun 2020 - 17min - 35 - Country Living at Casa Maria Luigia, Massimo Bottura's B&BMon, 25 May 2020 - 52min
- 34 - The ABCs of Italian Cheese with Eleonora Baldwin
Did you know there are at least 600 different kinds of cheese in Italy, and Eleonora Baldwin has made it her mission to taste them all for her primetime hit ABCheese on Gambero Rosso Channel (Italy's top food network). In this episode, we focus on Italy's blues... because no one gives them the love they deserve.
Sun, 17 May 2020 - 1h 11min - 33 - Sweet and Savory, Cotechino for Breakfast in Modena
Cotechino from Modena is a local favourite, a sausage so savoury it's a meal. But have you ever thought about it for breakfast? Casa MariaLuigia, Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore's country B&B did and chef Jessica Rosval has taken the savory to a level of unforgettably sweet.
Sweet and Savory Breakfast in Modena
Mon, 11 May 2020 - 20min - 32 - Made in Modena- Balsamico Tradizionale DOPMon, 04 May 2020 - 46min
- 31 - Sustainable Style and Chiara Boni in MilanMon, 27 Apr 2020 - 24min
- 30 - Pizza Ebraica in RomeMon, 20 Apr 2020 - 16min
- 29 - Palazzo Monti, Brescia's Pioneering Contemporary Art ResidencyMon, 13 Apr 2020 - 24min
- 28 - Mountaintop Revolution with Norbert Niederkofler
Sustainability, local sourcing and community networks, Chef Norbert Niederkofler has started a mountaintop revolution that will feed the world. Join Erica and Norbert in Italy's Alto Adige province talking Cook the Mountain and more.
Mountaintop Revolution with Norbert Niederklofler
Mon, 06 Apr 2020 - 39min - 27 - Cicchetti in Venice
The best way to enjoy Venice is to taste it by eating up cicchetti in the city's bacari. Is that a mouthful? Well, grab a glass of wine and join Venice tour guide Monica Cesarato and Erica as they talk Venetian savory treats cicchetti.
Travel Bite: Cicchetti in Venice
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Fri, 27 Mar 2020 - 22min - 26 - A Love Letter to Paper and Pineider
Nearly 250 years since its founding, heritage paper maker Pineider is still writing history and now the future. Join Erica and director Giuseppe Rossi talking paper and the art of writing.
A Love Letter to Paper and Pineider
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Mon, 23 Mar 2020 - 19min - 25 - Sapori di Sicilia and Irene Forte's Mediterranean Diet for your Skin
Irene Forte loves wellness, skin care and Italy. She spent the past few years in labs researching and creating a delicious line of natural skin care products inspired by il Bel Paese. Get on a comfy robe and join me and Irene chatting about the deliciousness of natural beauty and skin care, and luxury hotels.
Sapori di Sicilia and Irene Forte's Mediterranean Diet for your Skin
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Mon, 16 Mar 2020 - 32min - 24 - Eating Rome with Retrobottega's Giuseppe Lo Iudice
RetroBottega has changed the vibe of the Rome food scene with its three eco- and community-responsible outposts Retrobottega, RetroVino and RetroPasta, and it's all thanks to the friendship of chefs Giuseppe Lo Iucide and Alessandro Miocchi. Join Erica and Giuseppe as we talk food, foraging and responsibilities in Rome.
Eating Rome with Retrobottega and Chef Giuseppe Lo Iudice
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Mon, 09 Mar 2020 - 35min - 23 - Coloring Italy with Liselotte Watkins
Fashion, illustration, sculpture, painting, coloring books, add a little 1970s vibe and some awesome colors, and there is nothing that artist Liselotte Watkins can't do. She's unstoppable infectiously charming, and keeps laughing with Erica as they talk art, Italy and fun.
Liselotte Watkins and Coloring Italy
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Mon, 02 Mar 2020 - 43min - 22 - Behind the Scenes of Borsalino with Giacomo Santucci
Historic hat maker Borsalino is one of Italy’s most iconic heritage brands. In this episode, Erica chats with Giacomo Santucci, an rainmaker in the fashion industry and Borsalino’s most precocious Creative Curator.
Behind the Scenes of Borsalino
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Mon, 24 Feb 2020 - 29min - 21 - Eat Pray Move in Ischia with Erin Marie Lewis
It's all about wellness in Italy with Erin Lewis and Eat Pray Move. Join Erica and Erin as we talk about yoga, Italy, travel and the Talented Mr. Ripley all while on location in Ischia.
Ischia Wellness with Eat Pray Move
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Mon, 17 Feb 2020 - 30min - 20 - Barbera, Piemonte
You asked me where I like to travel in Italy? I've answered with a Travel Bonus: Barbera. Let's jump into Piedmont (Piemonte) for a quick taste of Agliano, for a feast of Barbera d'Asti wine, truffles and tajarin. Part of the UNESCO recognized Langhe, Roero and Monferrato landscape, Agliano and Monferrato are one of the most beautiful territories in the Piemonte region, and the most bountiful. This time I'm not sitting for a conversation, I'm walking the area so join me in the countryside to taste truffles and Barbera.
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Mon, 21 Oct 2019 - 19min - 19 - Josè Rallo and the melodies of Donnafugata
A samba in a wine glass, that's what Josè Rallo of Donnafugata decants from her family's four generations of wine making. From the coast of Marsala and hills of Etna to the windy volcanic rock of Pantelleria, Donnafugata has helped put Sicilian wines on the map. Josè shares her songs and stories with Erica over a glass of Ben Ryè.
Jose Rallo and the Melodies of Donnafugata
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Mon, 14 Oct 2019 - 32min - 18 - The perfect bite of Pizza with Casa Manco
Are you hungry? Good. Then you know that pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) is a god-given right in Rome and everything counts- dough, ingredients, oven and most importantly, the people behind the counter. Erica goes slice for slice with Paola Manco and Andrea Salabè, owners and pizza makers at Box 22 in the Testaccio Market.
The Perfect Bite of Pizza al Taglio
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Mon, 07 Oct 2019 - 26min - 17 - Elif Sallorenzo and her boundless Artisanal Cornucopia
Peripatetic polyglot and omnivore of art, Elif Sallorenzo effortlessly channels her boundless energy and passion for design into Artisanal Cornucopia, a horn of plenty for design and style. The Rome-based boutique has launched emerging designers and features unexpected collaborations. Take a deep breath and dive into a chat with Erica and Elif.
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Mon, 30 Sep 2019 - 39min - 16 - Sunkissed with Marie-Louise Scio, Pellicano Hotels
Who says all hotels are created equal? They are absolutely not, especially when Marie-Louise Scio, Creative Director of the Pellicano Hotels Group, is involved. Spoon-fed on two of Italy's most iconic hotels - Il Pellicano and La Posts Vecchia- Marie-Lousie actualizes fairytales in epic locations, including the newest: Mezzatorre in Ischia. Great your beach hat and join Erica and Marie-Louise chatting about Ischia, luxury and how to enjoy life like an Italian.
Sunkissed with Marie-Louise Scìo
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Mon, 23 Sep 2019 - 42min - 15 - In the kitchen with award-winning food writer Rachel Roddy
Food writer Rachel Roddy knows food, and better yet, she knows how to tell a story. Her award-winning cookbooks "My Kitchen in Rome" and "Two Kitchens" read like real life fairy tales from the stove top, and her weekly column in the The Guardian "A Kitchen in Rome" conjures up delicious recipes and nostalgic and contemporary food anecdotes. Join Erica at Rachel's kitchen table as she shares her tale of coming from Southampton UK to Rome's Testaccio market.
In the kitchen with Rachel Roddy
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Mon, 16 Sep 2019 - 47min - 14 - Elixirs, pomades and perfumes, Florence's Santa Maria Novella pharmacy makes scented history
From cloister to cosmopolitan, the historic Santa Maria Novella pharmacy may be Europe's oldest and it's definitely the most interesting, ever since the friars invented a personal scent for Catherine de' Medici, Queen of France. Join Erica as she walks through Santa Maria Novella's laboratory and sits down with Chief Commercial Officer CCO Gianluca Foà to talk history, perfume, beauty and the future.
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Mon, 09 Sep 2019 - 35min - 13 - Taking in the Val d'Orcia with Monteverdi's Michael Cioffi
From the hills of Cincinnati to sunsets in Tuscany, Michael Cioffi dreamed Italy and Monteverdi, a medieval hamlet dedicated to culture, art and relaxation. Join Erica and Michael as they take in the Val d'Orcia views and talk about travel, history and luxury under the Tuscan sun.
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Mon, 02 Sep 2019 - 36min - 12 - Inside the fantastic universe of Roi du Lac
Roi du Lac is more than wearable, useable design, it's a world, a fabulous and fanciful universe created by Scots/Italian Kinloch and wife Antea Brugnoni Alliata. Kinloch's incredible watercolors come to life on silk, cotton, paper and ceramic- in clothing and homewares. Let's go head first into Marco's fabulous world for an afternoon talking design, Rome and Roi du Lac.
Inside the fantastic universe of Roi du Lac
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Mon, 26 Aug 2019 - 51min - 11 - Bitter, dry, sweet- Drinking with Rome's cocktail king Patrick Pistolesi
Bitter, dry, sweet- these are the three fundamentals for Rome's cocktail king Patrick Pistolesi. Grab a seat at the bar, and join Erica and Patrick as they talk about history of the Eternal City's bar scene and where to get a great drink in Rome.
Bitter, dry, sweet with Patrick Pistolesi
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Mon, 19 Aug 2019 - 41min - 10 - Gastronomical Mindfulness, at the table with Massimiliano Alajmo of Le Calandre
Multisensorial mindfulness of the gastronomical kind. That is the Le Calandre experience. Erica sits at the table with chef Massimiliano Alajmo, the youngest chef in history to be awarded three stars by the Michelin Guide, to talk Padova, art, stars, and growing up in the kitchen.
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Mon, 15 Jul 2019 - 40min - 9 - Lounging at Hotel Vilon with Giorgia Tozzi
What makes a hotel stand out about the rest is its General Manager, and there is no one in Rome like Giorgia Tozzi, GM of Hotel Vilon- a secret hideaway in the city center. Giorgia was hands for the creation of the hotel, but more importantly, she is a home grown Roman and one of the city's first female GMs, if the only female GM the Eternal City has seen. Join Erica and Giorgia talking Rome, hotels and luxury travel.
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Mon, 08 Jul 2019 - 36min - 8 - Aperitivo O'clock in Milan with Sara Porro
Milano Torinio, Negroni Sbagliato, Americano... Milan loves her cocktails so much that the city perfected late afternoons to the art of the aperitivo. Join me with Sara Porro, a journalist who knows more food and restaurants than Michelin. We talk Milan's restaurant and cocktail scene, and get down with the aperitivi. Drink up!
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Mon, 17 Jun 2019 - 51min - 7 - Coffee Talk with Carolina Vergnano of Caffe Vergnano
Coffee brings everyone to the table and no one knows that better than Carolina Vergnano who is leading the 4th generation of the historic Caffe Vergnano family into next gen coffee making. Put your moka on the stove, grab your favorite cup and join Erica in Chieri (Piemonte) and Carolina for the ultimate coffee talk.
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Tue, 11 Jun 2019 - 25min
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