A selection of new cool kitchen items presented at Fuorisalone 2014, during Milan Design Week: from Kartell collection designed with Italian chefs to artisan
Top ten highlights from this year's edition of Salone del Gusto, the biennial event created and promoted by Slow Food that gathers more than 300 producers fr
Ten tattooed chefs from all around the world, street food and a rock soundtrack: here is a journey in pictures through 2012 edition of Le Grand Fooding Milan
Ten tattooed chefs from all around the world, street food and a rock soundtrack: here is a journey in pictures through 2012 edition of Le Grand Fooding Milan
The initiative returns to Milan and FDL took part in the Grand Banquet: a “blind” dinner, 12 chefs from all over the world, and one provocative question: Are
FDL met Eugenio Medagliani: his family have been selling kitchen utensils in Milan for 150 years, and now he's a point of reference for chefs and foodies ali
During 2012 Acqua Panna Tuscan Days, hosted in Villa Panna, Italian chef Davide Oldani paid homage to water with a stellar menu to showcase the versatility a
As one of Italy's most celebrated and admired chefs, Moreno Cedroni has helped revolutionize the cuisine of his native country with an avant-garde cuisine fo
Davide Scabin is one of the of the most inventive Italian chefs and a pioneer who started a new chapter in the Italian modern cuisine scene, showing that the
Carlo Cracco was born in Vicenza in 1965, after graduating from catering school he collaborated with Gualtiero Marchesi and from here he began his professio
What better way to whet the appetite as you sit down for an 8-course degustation menu? Ex-El Bulli chef’s “Fried Air” dish makes waves on the internet.
Identita Golose Milano is an exciting new space boasting a whole host of Michelin starred dinners from local and international chefs, from Bottura to Ducasse.
Scarto is a new zero waste cocktail bar opening in Bologna. It will be the first bar of its kind in Italy with a variety of beers and liqueurs made in house.
Whether you have Celiac's disease, a gluten sensitivity, or simply want to eat gluten-free. Here are seven culinary stops you should make during a trip to Rome.
A selection of food-related design projects created by under-35 designers, presented at the 2018 edition of SaloneSatellite, at the last Milan Design Week.
Find out what happened at the annual haute cuisine festival celebrating the best of Southern Italy, which brought top chefs and food leaders to Paestum.
Here is everything you need to know about Favetta di Fratte Rosa, an heirloom Italian broad bean that is especially tender and sweet and in season this spring.
Organic and sustainable wines, the rising stars of the wine world and rosés: just a few of our discoveries at Vinitaly 2018, the leading Italian wine fair.
Milan opens its doors to a flood of international visitors during Design Week in April. Here's our pick of the most stylish venues to soak up the atmosphere.
This special recipe for Tuscan ribollita soup comes from a famed restaurant in Siena. It's all you need to master the art of making Tuscan bean and bread soup!
From panoramic rooftops to starred restaurants, in Rome there are gourmet experiences to be enjoyed by all, whatever the budget: up to 25, 50 or 100 euros.
A full immersion experience in the Tuscan countryside with Luca Campinotti, truffle hunter for the Savini family, on how the most valued fungi is hunted.
We pop the cork on nine of Tuscany's most popular wines, from floral pomino bianco to full bodied rosso di Motepulciano, here's what you should be drinking.
A closer look at a quality tomato variety: Pachino tomatoes are grown in a small Sicilian municipality that obtained Protected Geographical Indication.
A selection of projects from this year's Milan Design Week all featuring amazing plates: a simple yet essential object to be found in everyone’s kitchen.
A selection of projects from this year's Milan Design Week all featuring amazing plates: a simple yet essential object to be found in everyone’s kitchen.
Up to 25, 50 or 100 euros: in Lake Como restaurants and 5 star hotels there are exclusive experiences to be enjoyed by all. You only need to follow our advice.
A collection of amazing dishes presented at this year's edition of Identità Golose, the chefs' congress sponsored by S.Pellegrino hosted every year in Milan.
Wondering where to find the best places where to eat in Rome? Here are some bars and restaurants to try, a sure way to enjoy the capital from dusk to dawn.
Meet the Italian photographer of Greek origin that, living between two cultures, documented the foreign food stores visited by nostalgic immigrants in Milan.
A closer look at Bronte pistachios, Sicily's "green gold": harvested by hand every two years, they're the most important economic resource in the area.
Northern Italy is a powerhouse of local food products, from bresaola to pumpkin, the region boasts some of Italy's finest food treasures. Discover them here.
Up to 25, 50 or 100 euros: in Venice restaurants there are gourmet experiences to be enjoyed by all. Find out how to make the most of a limited budget.
Acclaimed Italian chef Davide Scabin, owner of the famed Combal.zero in Turin, talks about the circumstances that almost kept him from returning to the kitchen.
Ana Roš, Oriol Castro, Andrea Berton, Alexandre Gauthier: these and other chefs participated in Day 2 at Le Strade della Mozzarella festival in Paestum, Italy.
Filippo Drago is working to give a new life to Sicilian grain varieties that were on their way to extinction,rediscovering and recovering a forgotten heritage.
Up to 25, 50 or 100 Euros: in Milan’s five star hotels there are gourmet experiences to be enjoyed by all. Find out how to make the most of a limited budget.
A report from the Slow Food event 'Terra Madre Giovani', that gathered 2500 young farmers, stock-breeders, chefs and producers from all over the world in Milan.
A look at the dishes presented at this year's Cous Cous Festival in Sicily: from Italy to Brazil, Morocco to France, here are 8 different couscous recipes.
Where to find the best Venice street food and markets: a tasty guide in those weeks when the city hosts the Biennale of Art and the International Film Festival.
A night time grape harvest in Sicily as FDL meet the makers of the famous Sicilian wine label, Donnafugata. Watch their nocturnal grape harvest in this video.
Thanks to Expo, Milan is always attuned to food trends and 100% vegan cuisine is no exception: check out a little guide to 13 spots that we tried out for you.
Much used in the kitchen for their unique taste and versatility, capers are very precious: on the Italy's Aeolian Islands are picked by hand, one by one.
Far from the famous beaches and the jet-set life, we went in search of unique flavours: it's worthy leaving behind Sardinia’s well-trodden tourist routes.
In few days the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015 event will culminate with a Grand Final ceremony in Milan: here are the interviews with chefs and fellow designers.
With its unmistakable mushroom shape, apparently inspired by the dome of St.Sofia’s Church in Constantinople, the babà is an Italian delicacy you can't miss.
Watch an exclusive video of the special menu famed Italian chef Massimo Bottura has created for the Identità Expo S.Pellegrino Restaurant at Expo Milano 2015.
Expo Milano 2015 is set to open with exciting street food, restaurants and food performances from all over the world. Here's a brief look at the menu for May.
Expo Milano 2015 comes to life as country pavilions take shape in the purpose built village in Milan, Italy. Take a look at some of the most impressive designs.
Finalists have been announced for the Expo Milano 2015 Short Food Movie competition - a wonderful collection of videos covering many topics relating to food.
Expo Milano 2015 is fast approaching, here's a look at a new app launched by the organisers to help us all learn about different recipes around the world.
A look back at Identità Golose as some of the World's Best Chefs reflect on 2015 with some of their food trend predications. Don't miss also the gallery!
A look back at day two of Identità Golose - the international congress in Milan with talks from Daniel Humm and Will Guidara, Sean Brock and Virgilio Martinez.
Just 100 days left until Expo Milano 2015 opens its doors to the world, find out why even people in Space are talking about it and how to get your tickets.
A chat with Annie Feolde, owner of Enoteca Pinchiorri restaurant in Florence: born in France, she was the first woman in Italy to gain three Michelin stars.
How does a simple cattle market get to become the most famous folklore events in the Italian Langhe region? We visit the Fat Ox Fair in Carrù to find it out.
An exhibition in Rome explores the 'Future of Food' with amazing pictures by National Geographic: find out more and view the gallery with a selection of images.
Experience the world through the eyes of a bee - just one of the interactive exhibits that will be offered at the German Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015.
A new initiative to ask young people to tackle the problem of food waste, the 'Food is Life' campaign is revealed and organisations take part in Social Relays.
A chat with Massimo Bottura about his upcoming cookbook, 'Never Trust a Skinny Italian Chef': a look at his 25 year career including 50 recipes and pics.
Join Fine Dining Lovers for a trip in Sicily, Italy: here's a collection of inspiring postcards to travel through the culture, landascapes and typical food &
A collection of inspiring pictures: things to do in Sicily, places to visit and mouth-watering delicacies to eat. View the gallery and join us in the journey!
Massimo Bottura presents a tasty teaser of his upcoming project for the Expo 2015 in Milan - a unique collaboration that will see chefs cook with leftovers.
Join Fine Dining Lovers for a dreamy trip in Tuscany, Italy: here's a collection of inspiring postcards to travel through the culture, landascapes and typica
A collection of inspiring postcards from Tuscany, to travel through the culture, landascapes and typical food & wine products of the Italian region.
S.Pellegrino will be the official water of Italy's upcoming Expo 2015. To mark the event, special-edition bottles will be distributed in 80 different countries.
A collection of images from 2014 S.Pellegrino Cooking Cup, the gourmet regatta that every year takes place in Venice: from the jury of top chefs to the Young
Take a look at some of the best moment from 2014 gourmet regatta in Venice: top chefs, sailing and fine dining collected together in this picture gallery.
A chat with the chef who brought to Milan the Japanese Fukuoka method: an agricultural concept based on the idea that 'the best way to act is not to act'.
Meet the ten chefs competing for the Young Chef of The Year award at The S.Pellegrino Cooking Cup event in Venice - a unique weekend of sailing and cooking.
Don't miss our exclusive interview with Danny Smiles, a Canadian chef competing in the S.Pellegrino Cooking Cup 2014 which kicks off tomorrow in Venice.
American chef Tim Maslow will be heating up the S.Pellegrino Cooking Cup 2014 in Venice on June 13-15. Here's our exclusive interview with the talented chef.
Take a look at our exclusive interview with Israeli chef Ahmad Salameh, who will be competing in the S.Pellegrino Cooking Cup 2014 in Venice on June 13-15.
Read our exclusive interview with Russian chef Sergey Berezutskiy, one of 10 chefs competing in the S.Pellegrino Cooking Cup 2014 to be held June 13-15.
Read our exclusive interview with Italian chef Luciano Monosolio who will be competing in the S.Pellegrino Cooking Cup 2014 in Venice from June 13th to 15th.
Read our exclusive interview with Christopher Graham, a Dubai-based chef competing in the S.Pellegrino Cooking Cup 2014 in Venice from June 13th to 15th.
If you like focaccia bread, you can't miss the traditional Ligurian one: soft and crunchy on its base, here are some tips to make the Ligurian focaccia.
Ten of the world best pastry chefs and chocolatier gathered in Milan for the first edition of 'World Pastry Stars' event: here is the report of the event.
Here's a quick look at 'Extra Virgin: Recipes & Love From Our Tuscan Kitchen' by Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos, hosts of the Cooking Channel's 'Extra Virgin'.
Check out the amazing dishes prepared by Michelin-starred Italian chef Davide Oldani during the grand finale of S.Pellegrino Live From Milan. Watch the video!
Italian chef Enrico Cerea surprises at Fuorisalone 2014 with a dish that mixes tradition and innovation: find out what he prepared during the live show.
Luigi Taglienti was the third chef to take the stage at S.Pellegrino Live From Milan. He wowed the audience with this unique take on the classic pasta salad.
The Italian chef Massimo Bottura, took the stage of the S.Pellegrino event to prepare a special potato spaghetti dish: here is the video of his performance.
A unique food experience starts today during Milano Design Week: S.Pellegrino will bring on stage seven of the best Italian chefs to cook live an iconic dish.
Maria’s marriage to Henry IV was one of the strangest and most staged nuptial meals in history: here is a look at the menu served at the sumptuous feast.
A six-handed menu prepared by chef Luigi Taglienti together with Thai chefs Bo Songvisava and Dylan Jones, served at Trussardi alla Scala restaurant in Milan.
Don't worry about dinner reservations on Valentine's Day. Instead, prepare your sweetie a romantic Tuscan dinner at home. Here are the recipes you'll need.
Identità Golose 2014, a three day food congress that will see some of the world's biggest chefs visit Milan to share ideas and discover new flavors in the city.
Legendary New York City chef Sirio Maccioni of Le Cirque restaurant has been named the James Beard Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree for 2014.
Looking to enhance your Christmas menu? Tuscan foods like pecorino cheese and cured meats will add a festive - and delicious - touch to your holiday gathering.
How to choose the perfect white truffle with expert Paolo Montanaro. From the smell to the feel, aesthetics to the weight - learn to buy truffle like a boss.
Some of Italy's biggest chefs and gastronomic heavyweights attended celebrations to mark the 10th Anniversary of Davide Oldani's D'O restaurant in Milan.
Autumn is a great time to escape to Chianti for the weekend. Here's an itinerary of fun-filled events taking place at vineyards and olive groves in the region.
Want to sample the best gourmet Tuscan chocolate? Get to know Amedei, an award-winning chocolatier that produces exquisite gluten-free and soy-free chocolate.
Discover Italy through the eyes of a fine dining lover, start by visiting romantic Verona, Lake Garda and Mantua, and learn how to make one of their delicacies.
'Larte' is a new restaurant concept opening in Milan. The establishment will be a restaurant, café, chocolate shop, Italian osteria and art gallery all at once.
In the mood for a crunch snack with a taste of Tuscany? Snack on these crunchy almonds laced with Parmesan cheese, sun dried tomatoes and Tuscan herbs.
Alessandro Negrini, Fabio Pisani and Mario Peqini take the FDL 'Dress The Plate' challenge - using the fashion trend of 'Gold' to create a beautiful dessert.
The lush Sicilian island, with a fresh and damp climate, is ideal for the production of two special products: Malvasia sweet wine, and succulent capers.
Chef Matteo Baronetto takes the FDL 'Dress The Plate' challenge - using the fashion trend of 'Black and White' to create his own unique Italian lasagna.
Curious about Tuscan cheeses? A wonderful array of cheeses from this fascinating Italian region will be displayed at the upcoming Cheese 2013 festival.
Perhaps the most coveted Italian drink is the cappuccino, so why not try to taste the best Rome has to offer? Follow our guide to the best cappuccino in town.
Would you like to know what it's like to harvest olives in Tuscany? This video traces the annual harvest in Chianti and the ensuing celebration. Go, watch!
Discover Italy through the eyes of a fine dining lover, start by visiting Genoa and the magic Portofino, and learn how to make one of their delicacies.
Watch S.Pellegrino take an inspirational tour of Venice while telling food lovers all over the world to 'Practice The Art of Fine Food Every Time You Can.'
How much do you know about Tuscan desserts? Get ready for a sweet journey through an Italian region famous for its gelato and many more surprising treats.
Watch an interview with Chef Paul Qui, the recipient of the S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna Young Chef of the Year Award during the famous regatta in Venice.
This year saw the 10th edition of the Festa a Vico, the grand culinary festival celebrating Italian haute cuisine. Here is an illustrated tale of the event.
A recipe from Venice's famous Vecio Fritolin restaurant, a classic stop for seafood, try the lagoon shrimps recipe at home, ingredients include beetroot
Paul Qui, winner of Top Chef season 9, will be competing in the upcoming 2013 S.Pellegrino Cooking Cup in Venice. Here's our interview with the rising star.
Want to sample the divine flavors of Tuscany while visiting the Boston area? Head to Tuscan Market, an artisan Italian marketplace just north of the city.
FDL hit the food festival Taste of Milan to sample some great dishes and discover where some of the best chefs in Milan like to dine when they're relaxing.
Do you daydream of eating in Tuscany? Pick up a copy of Around the Tuscan Table by Carole Counihan, a book that explores deep-rooted Tuscan culinary traditions.
The USDA has announced it will lift its ban on Italian cured meats in May...get ready for an avalanche of Tuscan meaty goodness headed across the Atlantic.
A video report from Identità Golose and The Milan Food and Wine Festival - including pictures and quotes from those who were lucky enough to attend the events.
A look at the International Chef Congress Identità Golose in Milan: 2013 edition of the food event told through the quotes and pictures of those who were there.
Flemish gastronomy is changing and becoming competitive in the world of haute-cuisine, a few bites from Chefs Lonneville, Desramaults, De Mangeleer and Persoone
Great art and chocolate making tradition make Pistoia deserving a visit: here is a guide to the best eating, shopping and tourist spots of the Tuscan town
With its amazing landscapes and food, Cortona is the ideal setting for a rest: here is a guide to the best eating, shopping and tourist spots of the Tuscan town
Presented at Palazzo Strozzi Sacrati, in Florence, the new symbol of everything Tuscan: a seal that will characterize Tuscan wine labels around the world
A 'visual' report from this year's Salone del Gusto, the biennial event that gathers in Turin, Italy, more than 300 food producers from 50 different countries
An interview with the 33 year-old chef called upon by the Trussardi family to substitute Andrea Berton in one of Italy’s most prestigious and high-level kitchen
Montalcino is famous for its tradition in the wine industry, but there's much more: is a guide to the best eating, shopping and tourist spots of the Tuscan city
Viareggio is a town known for its beaches, liberty architecture and much more: here is a guide to the best eating, shopping and tourist spots of the Tuscan city
A traditional Italian sandwich recipe with a twist: Tuscan lampredotto sandwich, a dish shared by chef Marco Stabile, from Ora D'Aria restaurant in Florence
Declared as a Unesco site, San Gimignano embodies art and culture of this area: a guide to the best eating, shopping and tourist spots of the Tuscan village
An homage to the Tuscan terroir and an exclusive video of the dinner created by the Italian chef Davide Oldani to showcase the versatility and essence of water
Few days ago the latest food store belonging to the Eataly group opened in Rome: it's the largest in the world and 13 locations more are going to open worldwide
Ten chefs, a Mistery basket of ingredients and a Venetian regatta: watch our exclusive video to live the best moments of the two-days event of food and sailing
Meet the chefs ready to gather in Venice from all around the world for the regatta that combines food and sailing. This year with a "mistery basket"...
Some tips for a five stars dinner from chef and bartender at Park Hyatt hotel in Milan, just awarded as the world's best service 2012 by Travel + Leisure mag
Arabeschi di Latte is 10 years old. We cached up with the founder Francesca Sarti to find out the future plans of one of Italy’s most copious food thinkers
Balsamic Vinegar, an extraction produced by the reduction of white Trebbiano or Lambrusco wines and not by the ordinary vinegar process as commonly believed,
A closer look at the foodies who gathered in Milan to enjoy the 2012 event. Curious to know which is the tasty essence of the city? Don't miss our gallery...
Taste of Milan 2012 has just finished, but you can still enjoy the event with our collection of pictures and quotes from the chefs at the annual food festival
The relationship between food and seduction, Michelin-starred Italian restaurants, edible performances and a food truck in the most famous area of Fuorisalone
The performance by Honey & Bunny collective, Rossana Orlandi's garden and a glimpse of Japanese design: another day of food-inspired design in Milan
A selection of cool items for the kitchen and the house which will be presented at Design Week 2012 starting the 18th of April in occasion of the Salone Inte
With Milan’s Salone del Mobile and international design week starting tomorrow, FDL provides you a selection of new cool items for who loves pots and pans
Amazing and funny cheese pasta recipe by chef Davide Oldani, who suggests to eat with your hands these tepid spaghetti with Grana Padano sauce and cocoa beans
Organic wine, an “off-grid” cellar and the best labels a wine lover doesn't have to miss: FDL suggestions from this year's edition of the Italian wine fair
The easy Italian dessert "Bomba" by chef Michele Stamera, with mascarpone cheese cream and wild strawberries, is an explosive cake recipe to eat with care
Fried pizza recipe, topped with buffalo mozzarella, confit and bavarese of tomatoes: chef Viviana Varese brings her creative touch to classic Italian cuisine
What makes this cream of rice recipe so special is the aroma of Basmati; carrots and hazelnuts enrich the taste of this unusual dessert by chef Omar Allievi
Chef Stevie Parle announces his new Spring Board pop-up restaurant in partnership with Nokia. Coming to Milan on April 17-21 for the world famous design week
FDL travelled to Tuscany to meet Frescobaldi Marquises, who have been producing top Italian wines for 700 years, bringing together tradition and innovation
