I’m visiting my parents in New Jersey and thus got to have the real paper New York Times in my hot little hands this Sunday morning. Lucky for me the paper had a number of great Italy-related articles in this issue, including:
36 Hours in Siena
Nice piece on what to see and do in Siena. We also recommend Cane e Gatto (one of our favorite places to eat) and Siena’s Tuscan Wine School.
Buffalo Mozzarella, The Great White Whale of American Cheesemaking
Why is it so hard to make buffalo mozzarella in the U.S.? One man’s attempt to bring the Italian magic to these shores.
Hidden Gems of Europe: Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna
Of course Ravenna is a must for the mosaics. We’ve got a guide to touring Ravenna’s mosaics.
Hotel Rooms with Charm, Off the Radar – A Former Convent in Puglia
We’ve covered lots of great places to stay in Puglia but Il Convento di Santa Maria di Costantinopoli is a new discovery.