SEPTEMBER 2019

CAPODICHINO STATION

09012019 The power of the new station designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners lies in an immense subterranean incision, a raw Piranesian spiral of light and shade which will wrap around the interior of the gigantic pit, a genuinely ‘dramatic piece’. Travelling in style on the Naples metro | Apollo
09022019 Colorful pictures found in ancient necropolis of Cumae, near Naples. The sheer quality and colorfulness of the pictures, not to mention their subject matter, indicates that the people buried within had belonged to the elite. 2,200-year-old Mural Featuring Naked Servant Discovered in Italian Tomb Colorful pictures found in ancient necropolis | Haaretz
09032019 Now is the perfect time to head to Ischia, just across the bay of Naples, and discover the magic that Europeans on holiday have been keeping to themselves all this time. This Italian Island Has the Glamour of Capri Without the Crowds | Travel + Leisure
09042019 The couple posed together for a photo while vacationing on their honeymoon at the Giardino Eden hotel in Ischia, an island that lies at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples. Newlyweds in Naples! Katharine McPhee and David Foster Pose Together During Italian Honeymoon | Peopl
09052019 Positano’s first restaurant and most popular in town! Great for people watching along the beach and celebrity sightings. My last visit, Zoe Kravitz (Big Little Lies) was seated right next to me. The sea urchin pasta and heart shaped pizza are fan favorites! Positano - Picturesque Italian Paradise | Inez Barberio
09062019 The Chiaia neighborhood offers a slew of Italian luxury brands, but also some distinctively local shops, like Livio De Simone, a fabric printer since the 1950s. The house’s nearby atelier silk-screens a line of dresses, bags and textiles whose bright, geometric patterns carry over to the store’s ceramics made in nearby Vietri. 36 Hours in Naples, Italy | The New York Times
09072019 I make my way to Giardini Poseidon Terme, where two types of thermal waters feed the pools: the first a mix of sodium, bromine and iodine; the second spring containing chlorine, sodium, sulfates and alkaline substances. There are also trace amounts of minerals including magnesium, calcium and lithium. Water and Wellness in Italy | Debra Bokur
09082019 Visit the underground city of Naples and/or take a walk along the narrow main streets of Spaccanapoli (the name literally means “Naples splitter” and has been called this because if observed from above, this long street divides the Naples historic city into two parts. Naples, Italy: Solo Travel Guide| My Travelanthropy
09092109 Sabbie di Sopra il Bosco – the name refers to the fact that the vineyard in the province of Caserta is situated above a forest – is made primarily from a local indigenous variety called Palagrello Nero; there are also a small amount of Casavecchia and Aglianico, blended in the wine. Nanni Copè: One Of Italy's Greatest And Least Known Wine Producers | Forbes
09102019 Pommella’s signature style is a one-pleat trouser that has all the expertise of Neapolitan tailoring without being too short or too tight. These are classic trousers, tailored to perfection but with wearability and comfort in mind. Pommella Napoli Raises the Bar on Bespoke Trousers | Robb Report
09112019 The initiative calls for the use of fishing boats to collect waste in the sea, from an area of about 50,000 marine hectares. The protected marine area of Punta Campanella is at the head of the project. The boats will be equipped with large bags to collect the waste found during the fishermen's daily activities. Protected marine areas and fishermen team up to clean sea | ANSAmed
09122019 A boldly imaginative, glass-clad, 10-storey palace of contemporary style and luxury – a boutique property that’s quite unlike any other place to stay in the city. Hotel Romeo: Is This the Coolest Place to Stay in Naples? | Prestige Hong Kong
09132019 A marbled and mirrored fifth-generation cafe on Piazza del Duomo. Standout pastries include the crisp, flaky coda di aragosta con crema di limone, a lobster-tail-shaped concoction filled with a rich yet light lemon-custard cream. La Pansa Cafe in Amalfi | Lonely Planet
09142019 A very unique sparkling wine that applies the traditional Champagne method to Falanghina, an iconic grape of Campania in the south of Italy. Elegant and exuberant with lively bubbles, DUBL is delightfully dry and crisp with balanced intensity. Superb! Mixed Case: 12 Wonderful Wines from Around the Globe | BlackDressTraveler
09152019 Campania is a magical place with its volcanic soils, diverse microclimates and amazing history. Get Ready: The Super Italians Are Coming | James Suckling
09162019 A short boat ride from Naples, Ischia is a small slice of Italian ‘dolce vita’. There is an authenticity to Ischia that is hard to find these days, and there is a sense that life carries on throughout the year with or without tourists. Summer's Not Over Yet! |The New York Times
09172019 The Ischia mountain is the product of numerous eruptions, the landscape disrupted time and time again by tectonic violence below. The cloudy summit afforded us only fleeting glances of the panorama, so we wasted no time in settling at a table of the La Grotta Monte restaurant, a mountain institution cut into the rock. At last I’ve been let in on Italy’s worst-kept secret isle | Moose Gazette
09182019 At my feet is the Castel dell’Ovo fortress and restaurants with gingham table cloths and singing waiters clustered round cobbled squares. Here reigns the Gucci-wearing, extra-virgin Italy we think we know so well. Naples, the heart and soul of Italy | IOL News
09192019 Less than three centuries ago, Naples was the capital of a kingdom. The city’s streets are brimming with tourists to see the treasures uncovered from the Greco-Roman period of antiquity and the grand Bourbon architecture, but also to spend time shopping the diverse independent boutiques. The Six-Stop Shopping Guide to Naples | Condé Nast Traveler
09202019 The Diefenbach print is a celebration of this philosopher's worship of nature, with a pattern of shadowy dancers and musicians marching joyously in single file. It embodies the summer spirit as a religion of freedom and harks. Free Spirits: Le Sirenuse Positano SS2019 | Sirenuse Journal
09212019 An enterprise of encyclopedic dimension, the exhibition is organized by Capodimonte in collaboration with the Teatro di San Carlo, the University of Naples, the Museum of the Botanical Garden, the Museum of Precious Stones and the Zoological Institute. It includes more than 1000 items. Capodimonte of people and elites | L'Espresso
09222019 Whereas in Ischia, it is still the month of bathing in the sea, but also of hot thermal springs to face the first crisp, cool air, of wine, the grape harvest and good food. September at the Poseidon Thermal Gardens: a mix of spas, relaxation, therapies and tastings | News / Giardini Poseidon Terme
09232019 Sicchie d’a Munnezza (literally "garbage can" in Napoletano dialect), is an eloquent example of the latter. This spectacular sauce is made by combining a multitude of seemingly random ingredients and a little creativity. This dish is savory and sweet, with a crunchy texture and a velvety flavor. Recipe from the suburbs of Napoli | Gustiamo
09242019 Walking through the Archaeological Museum of Naples after seeing the exhibition it was difficult to discover the original objects from which Sighicelli’s samples were taken. These images are printed on the same materials from which the original objects are made — marble, travertine — so that there is a symbiosis between what is depicted and the way it is shown. On photography, shrines and Maradona: Geoff Dyer’s Neapolitan pilgrimage | The Spectator
09252019  We spent a majority of our time in Positano there, eating at their restaurant, sitting by the pool, and soaking in the view from our balcony. It was the perfect end to our trip and we hope to return someday soon. Positano One Year Later | Gal Meets Glam
09262019 Set within a tranquil bay that looks out onto the Castello Aragonese, Gardenia Mare is one of Ischia’s most picturesque beach clubs. It’s a great place for sunbathing, swimming and even snorkeling, with ancient Roman ruins beneath the water and medieval remains in plain sight. Ischia Travel Guide: 6 Places You Need To Visit Now | Forbes
09272019 The couple exchanged vows at the Gardens of Augustus, botanical gardens with various tiers and terraces that date back to the early 1900’s. After sipping on pre-ceremony cocktails, guests were led to a higher level where seats had been arranged in a semi-circle facing the Faraglioni rocks. Two Haute Couture Looks Were the Centerpiece of This Stunning Wedding in Capri | Harper's Bazaar
09282019 I had the privilege to taste with Piero Mastroberardino a Taurasi from the cellar collection. The opportunity to taste the Taurasi Aglianico from 1934 was an unreal experience, ethereal. We Asked 15 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Expensive Wine You Ever Tasted? | VinePair
09292019 This spectacular hotel is perched on the highest point of the Ravello cliffs, 365m above the sea, with wonderful views over the Amalfi coast. The property is set in immaculate terraced gardens with 360 degree views from just about everywhere. Hotel Review: Belmond Hotel Caruso | The Luxe Factor
09302019 San Pietro is recessed into the rock, making it almost “invisible” from either the road or the sea, unless you know where to look. After a breathtaking mid-afternoon transfer back to Amalfi along the coastal road, the remainder of the day is free for a swim in the pool, a nap or a stroll through the hotel’s lemon groves. Magellan Travel Club celebrates 10th anniversary with a 2020 tour of Italy |  Communities Digital News