14 h. ago 'Costa's summer menu has Italian showstopper that knocks Dubai chocolate off top spot'

Costa has a brand new summer menu, and Senior Social News Reporter Danielle Kate Wroe found one item that has potentially knocked the Dubai Chocolate trend from the top spot

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35 h. ago Manchester Italian institution to close third restaurant in space of three years

'We’re sadly saying goodbye'

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35 h. ago Glovo pauses ‘heat bonuses’ for Italian food delivery workers after backlash

Delivery platform caused outrage with offer to incentivise outdoor work during heatwave

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3 d. ago Ixta Belfrage’s Italiam summer: Five regional recipes inspired by her childhood

From a fiery porcini lasagne in Tuscany to a vibrant Caprese salad on the shores of Capri, Ixta Belfrage celebrates the flavours, memories and landscapes that shaped her cooking

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1 week ago TV presenter Narinder Kaur complains there is 'only Italian food in Sicily'

Taking to X, formerly Twitter , the Big Brother star turned outspoken panellist, 52, said she'd eaten '19 types of pasta' and 'the same pizza over and over' during trip to the Mediterranean island.

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1 week ago People blast TV presenter Narinder Kaur for complaint about Italian food

Taking to X, formerly Twitter , the Big Brother star turned outspoken panellist, 52, said she'd eaten '19 types of pasta' and 'the same pizza over and over' during trip to the Mediterranean island.

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1 week ago The incredible deli hidden in Cardiff city centre with holiday in the Med vibes

If you want to embrace the joy of southern Italian food, long lunches and a friendly atmosphere then look no further

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2 w. ago Former Italian restaurant in Greater Manchester to be revamped into gastropub by top chef

The 18th-century building is going back to its roots

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2 w. ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews last night's TV: You have to admire the understaffed police solving this brutal gang killing

The head of Operation Columbia, the hunt for seven men suspected of the gang-related killing of a 23-year-old delivery worker, Bellamy could call on 45 detectives and forensics specialists.

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3 w. ago ‘Framed by jagged peaks, it felt like stepping into a dream’: readers’ favourite mountain trips in Europe

From the Alpujarras to the Dolomites, our tipsters hike, camp and devour hearty mountain food in some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery• Send us a tip on European wilderness – the best wins a £200 holiday voucherAfter a gruelling journey from the UK, arriving at Alpe di Siusi during golden hour felt like stepping into a dream. Farmers turned hay in some of Europe’s highest alpine meadows, framed by jagged Dolomite peaks glowing in soft evening light. We can recommend staying at the Hotel Schmung, a family-run gem with delicious northern Italian food and direct access to scenic hikes. Rifugios provide great lunch stops along the trails. The peaceful setting, breathtaking views and freedom to explore on foot without needing a car make this a perfect base for the Dolomites.Louise Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Rachel Roddy’s salad of hazelnuts, gorgonzola and honey dressing | A kitchen in Rome

Some dishes make a lasting impression, and this week two memorable creations from Rome and London meet to inspire a nutty salad of creamy gorgonzola and mixed leavesRecently, I listened to the Italian chefs Niko Romito and Salvatore Tassa in conversation about Italian food culture, and in particular the role of the trattoria. During the warm conversation, Romito, who is one of Italy’s most visionary chefs and whose Ristorante Reale in Abruzzo has three Michelin stars, spoke about the first time he ate at Tassa’s Nu’ Trattoria Italiana dal 1960 in Acuto, which is in the province of Frosinone about an hour south of Rome. Romito recalled the homely atmosphere and Tassa as an old-school host: welcoming, communicative and the conduit (which didn’t sound pretentious when he said it) between local traditions, producers and those who came to eat. But Romito also described a dish of onions, simply braised, but of such goodness that he couldn’t stop thinking about and imagining them. In fact,...

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