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

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

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

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.

The first day of summer sees the opening of the beautiful’ Terrace on Tuscany’ of the Pepenero Restaurant in San Miniato. For 2010 Pepenero has additional external space where to dine and a new summer menu. Don’t forget that every Friday evening the restaurant hosts wine tasting of the best bottles form the zone. For more information: Pepenero Via IV Novembre, 13 San Miniato, Pisa www.pepenerocucina.it