Tag Archives: tuscany

Il Merlo Ristorante Enoteca by Angelo Torcigliani: Fresh Seafood and Tuscan Specialties Overlooking the Sea in Lido di Camaiore (Viareggio Area), Tuscany, Italy

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Fred Bollaci

WELCOME TO IL MERLO Il Merlo “The Blackbird” is a warm and sophisticated gourmet restaurant, with a stylish, contemporary vibe, and an enoteca or bottle shop of wine bottles as a background. Crossing a beautiful and selected delicatessen, diners enter … Continue reading →

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Exclusive Cru Night Featuring ORMA Red Blend from Tuscany at Osteria Tulia in Naples, Florida!

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Fred Bollaci

March 16, 2017 NAPLES, FL Last evening, Wednesday March 15th, 2017 was a very special event at one of my favorite spots, Osteria Tulia, featuring the best authentic, rustic Italian cuisine by master chef Vincenzo Betulia (a Golden Palate Charter … Continue reading →

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Golden Palate Italia: Castello di Casole: The Finest European Luxury in the Heart of Tuscany!

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

Castello di Casole is a 4,200-acre estate located in the heart of Tuscany, Italy. Castello di Casole includes an intimate 41-suite boutique Italian hotel, various dining venues, world-class spa, 28 luxury Farmhouses – available as Tuscan real estate opportunities – … Continue reading →

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Pesto alla Genovese & Basil Oil Recipes from Platinum Palate™ Member Sandra Rosy Lotti/Toscana Saporita Cooking School in Tuscany!

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

Recipes are © Sandra Rosy Lotti/Toscana Saporita Cooking School. Pesto alla Genovese: This is something students learn the first morning of the week-long program. Pesto is something seen very often, especially in summer months (even in the States), as it … Continue reading →

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Platinum Palate™ Showcase: Toscana Saporita Cooking School: Day 5: The Hunt for Tartufi Bianchi (White Truffles) With Cristiano Savini of Savini Tartufi and His Truffle Dog, Giotto

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

This was one of the greatest experiences in a week full of great experiences! This past year (2015), I actually decided to forego the White Truffle hunt, still swooning from the previous year, and instead went off to explore Cinque Terre … Continue reading →