The second edition of the Porto Cervo Food Festival is taking place from the 25-26 September. Over 30 top food producers have been selected to showcase the excellence of Italian regional cuisine in the elegant Cervo Conference Center in the heart of Porto Cervo, north east Sardinia. Tastings are free and the Center is open to the public from 15.00 to 18.30. Expect to enjoy dishes based on such delicacies as truffles, salmon and caviar, to the most typical of Italian food products such as

The historic hotel Albergo al Sole located in central Asolo, province of Treviso, Veneto, has just become 5 star accommodation. As well as receiving this prestigious classification, the Albergo al Sole has also entered the elite club of Small Leading Hotels of the World. Two landmarks which recognise the continued quality and excellence of the hotel, once a favourite of 1920′s actress Eleonora Duse and more recently John Malkovic & Kim Basinger, as well as Formula One driver Michael Schumacher. The hotel was fully restored

The second ‘Winning Italy’ prize has just been announced. Created by Italy’s Foreign Ministry to reward those who have contributed most to the image and reputation of the country across the world, this year saw sweet giants Ferrero pick up the award. It’s an amazing story and a classic post war success story which has seen the company grow from a pastry shop located in sleepy Dogliani to an industrial giant on the edge of Alba. All thanks to the production of a surrogate chocolate

Restaurant Terrazza Danieli in Venice has sent us a special menu dedicated to artist Adolph Gottlieb. The menu in collaboration with the Peggy Guggenheim Collection will be available from September 4 2010 until January 9 2011. The dishes are inspired by Gottlieb’s colorful work and you should find out more about the man and his life at http://gottliebfoundation.org. For an antiprima of the menus, view this video, then read on: ARABESQUE 1968 – The sculpture playfully engages with its repertoire of forms and the surrounding

Delicious Italy features in USA Today Travel Tips in the section ‘Cooking Classes in Portofino‘. The Travel section highlights the Portofino Gourmet Experience tour promoted by us on behalf of long standing client Tasting Tours based in Asti. We are also happy to note that Delicious Italy is also referenced in the USA Today Travel Tip Guide in sections related to Cooking School Vacations in Italy and Famous Italian Foods – pesto genovese.

The food adventures of Sapori e Saperi will help you discover the traditional flavours and territory of Lucca and Garfagnana in north Tuscany. From cheese, honey, pork and porcini mushrooms to olive oil, chestnuts, polenta and salami. Run by Heather Jarman, an archaeologist specializing in the early history of agriculture, 3 places are still available on the small group Italian Countryside Tour from 11-21 October 2010. Departing from Rome and ending in the Cinque Terre, the highlights and visits include: – pecorino and ricotta cheesemakers

Wine writer and speaker Natalie MacLean has got in touch to let us know about her new Drinks Matcher Application from Nat Decants. It’s a nifty, interactive tool which proposes wine pairing suggestions before and as you plan special dinners and parties. Or even after a hard day’s work any time of the week. Choose your food or wine first and with a click you can view the suggested combination. Roasted lamb and Aglianico looks good to us for next Easter here in Rome. You

The Licchios Restaurant in Taormina is now offering diners the possibility of a fabulous morning’s cooking lesson. Lessons begin at 9am with a market visit to buy the freshest of ingredients followed by the restaurant’s chef and sommelier taking you through such wonderful classic Sicilian dishes as: antipasti siciliani maccheroni caponata cannoli involtini di spatola calamari braciola polpette The Licchios Restaurant is located off the main street of Taormina, Corso Umberto, and within walking distance of the Greek theater, Licchios Restaurant Via T. Patricio 10

Flickr is becoming more ‘Flickerer’ in the near future, so it’s a good time to revise our account and add some images. It really is an unbeatable digital photo delivery platform. We invested a year or so ago in our own images e-commerce website – deliciousitalyimages.com – as we receive continuous requests from the press and media. Unfortunately, when even Getty Images has thrown in the towel and has made a deal with Flickr for royalty free and rights managed images, then you have to

The Restaurant La Cusina of the 5 star luxury The Westin Europa & Regina Hotel in Venice has a new feature. Its called “a table for two” and is for special occasions, wedding proposals, romantic dinners and more. Above all it is the most romantic table in town. A single table on the terrace of Restaurant La Cusina, surrounded by the thousand lights of the lagoon. You can book it for you and your partner directly online.