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FROM CARAVAGGIO, TRATTORIAS WITHOUT MENUS, AND PASSEGGIATAS ALONG THE SEAFRONT Beneath the watchful eye of Mount Vesuvius, everything in this Campanian capital is shaped by a dualistic relationship between life and death. Naples may lack the picture-postcard “la dolce vita” lifestyle of Capri and the spectacular cliffsides of Positano, but what sets it apart is a blatant disregard for what others think it should be, and a total embrace of what it is. Brilliant Things to Do in Naples | AnOther Magazine

A COMBINATION THAT CELEBRATES THE BEST OF CAMPI FLEGREI First up, Stevie meets Cristina Varchetta from the Cantine Astroni winery who introduces the Solfatara, the shallow volcanic crater at Pozzuoli. Next, she visits the Temple of Serapis, the Rione Terra, and the Eremo dei Camaldoli; Stevie then speaks to the director of the Archaeological Site of Campi Flegrei, and to a guide at the Terme di Baia. The Treasures of Campi Flegrei in Naples: The Land | Italian Wine Travel with Stevie Kim

AGRITOURISMS ON THE DRIVE FROM NAPLES TO SALERNO Stick to the coastal road, passing first through Torre del Greco before swerving past Castellammare di Stabia towards the iconic Amalfi Coast towns via Sorrento. Stop for lunch or a bargain night's stay in one of the stunning  farm holiday spots such as Agriturismo Fattoria Terranova or Agriturismo Le Grottelle. The Best Road Trips in Italy | Condé Nast Traveler

TRY LOCAL DELICACIES IN NAPLES While sfogliatelle can be found at many of the cafés dotting the city, visit Pasticceria Poppella for an exceptional take. While you’re at it, don’t miss trying the pastry shop’s famed snowflake dessert, a pillowy bread with a dusting of powdered sugar. Then, cool down on a hot summer day with gelato. A food lover’s guide to Naples, Italy | Tatler Asia

24 MOZZARELLA BAR IN ITALY AND ABROAD Buffalo mozzarella is always the protagonist, in various versions: classic, smoked, in small mouthfuls. Offered plain, with cold cuts, or vegetables, but also in more elaborate dishes, big salads, or pizzas. It could be a case history: by doing the math, from 2004 to today, Obicà has totaled over 500 million euros in revenue, 300 suppliers, and one million kilograms of PDO Buffalo mozzarella sold. Story of the restaurant that sold a thousand tons of mozzarella di bufala | Gambero Rosso

THE MOST HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT UNDERWATER REGION OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE In Bacoli, Italy, an underwater restoration project has uncovered the marvelous marble floor of a submerged Roman villa. This remarkable find is part of an ongoing excavation by CSR Restauro Beni Culturali and Naumacos Underwater Archaeology and Technology at the Submerged Archaeological Park of Baiae. Marvelous Marble Floor Of Sunken Roman Villa Restored in Bacoli | Arkeonews

HERE'S A QUICK PEEK AT THE ISLE OF PROCIDA Our theme for 2024 guidebooks is finding less-crowded alternatives to over-touristed destinations, we want to find an island other than romantic (but congested and pricey) Capri for our travelers. The obvious contenders are Ischia and Procida, the sister islands. Procida is the rustic little sibling, with fewer crowds and no iconic sights…just a couple of pastel fishing harbors. Rick Steves - Marina Corricella, Procida. | Facebook

THE FINAL SEASON OF HBO'S ELENA FERRANTE SERIES The fraught friendship of Lila and Lenù from the girls’ impoverished childhood in 1950s Naples through to middle age. Lenù leaves Naples and becomes a famous writer, while Lila stays behind, tamping down her dazzling intelligence. Female friendships “are a terra incognita, chiefly to ourselves, a land without fixed rules.” Say Ciao to the New Cast of My Brilliant Friend Season 4 | Vanity Fair

IT WAS MORE BUILT UP THAN FERRANTE'S MARONTI - BOAT HOUSES, CAFES. I had the beach clear in my mind — one that would be made anew once we were there. This was Lenù’s beach. It was where much of her time on Ischia would be spent; where [in the novel] she fell further in love with a man who would ensnare her heart for years to come. There it was. The long beach: the Spiaggia dei Maronti. Ischia — in the footsteps of Elena Ferrante | Financial Times

NAPLES IS A STAGE. A MAGICAL PLACE. “Emotional protection: community, culture, pride, charity. Family, music, food. There may not be a city more present, that more lives in the moment than Naples. It is a city of unrivaled vitality.” The doc is produced by Big Sur, Mad Entertainment and RAI Cinema in co-production with Luce Cinecittà. Trudie Styler-Directed Doc ‘An Ode to Naples’ Gets U.S. Premiere at MoMA Hosted by John Turturro | Variety

THE ACCESSIBLE ISLAND OF ISCHIA Hikers can enjoy Bosco di Zaro, a volcanic forest park offering myriad botanical delights. There's also a botanical garden, Giardini la Mortella. To reach the highest peak on the island of Ischia, visitors can trek up to Mount Epomeo. This Italian Island Is As Alluring As Capri Without The Crowds And Hefty Price Tag | Islands

HIKES! HIKES! HIKES! How to explore the Amalfi Coast's series of cliffs and mountains rising almost directly from the sea with hiking and walking paths. Here are 10 of the best that let you explore fragrant lemon groves, pocket-sized villages, and nature-rich reserves. The 10 Best Walks and Hikes Along the Amalfi Coast | Fodors Travel Guide

DISCOVER THE GREEN ISLAND'S RESTORATIVVE POWERS Some call it wellbeing, we call it Ischia. When the island’s mineral-rich clay and thermal waters combine they produce a thick variety of mud with incredible healing and restorative properties. People come from far and wide to experience the signature full-body Mud Treatment at Mezzatorre Thermal Spa. Ischia: Our Wellbeing Sanctuary | Issimo

A WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON: THE PSEUDONYMOUS ITALIAN AUTHOR Ferrante has been publishing for over 30 years, and adopted her alias with her debut, “Troubling Love”. With the appearance of the Neapolitan quartet, “Ferrante fever” began to spread. Ferrante grew up in Naples, the daughter of a seamstress. She has implied that she is a mother, and married. Still, she has admitted to fudging the truth. Elena Ferrante’s Novels Are Beloved. Her Identity Remains a Mystery. | The New York Times

MARINELLA: VICO EQUENSE (CAMPANIA) Italian heritage luxury brand E. Marinella based in Naples celebrates 110 years and takes over Cava Regia Beach Club at Costiera Sorrentina. Marinella Beach Club | CPP-LUXURY

TODAY! DESTINATION SALERNO The Amalfi Coast welcomes some five million tourists every year and for a good reason: it is one of the most beautiful areas across the whole Italian peninsula. The Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport is 27 miles away from Amalfi and 31 from Salerno, which has several bus connections to the Amalfi Coast. The beautiful European holiday hotspot getting its own airport after £253m revamp | Daily Express

PEPPER CANNELLONE Just a short drive from Sorrento, in the nearby village of Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi, Don Alfonso 1890 is worth the trip. Renowned for its organic garden and farm-to-table philosophy, this two-Michelin-starred restaurant serves innovative dishes. The extensive wine cellar adds to the allure. Italian delights: Where to dine in Sorrento  | OPUMO

ON THE COVER, №1 RESORT IN ITALY On a cliff overlooking Sorrento Bay, this property has been run by the same family since 1834. Among its many past guests is Italian actress Sophia Loren. Hotel Excelsior Vittoria | Travel + Leisure

DIMORE LEGGENDARIE "Amalfi Houses: Architectural Gems on the Italian Coast" showcases stunning homes from the Sorrento peninsula to Vietri sul Mare. Featuring villas from various eras and styles, some decorated by renowned designers and artists, each home captivates with its architecture, furnishings, interior decorations, lush gardens, and distinctive Vietri ceramic floors. Ana Cardinale photos by Matthieu Salvaing, Amalfi Houses | Rizzoli Publications

TORRE DI CAPO VETTICA IN "AMALFI HOUSES" Though celebrities brought the Amalfi Coast into our collective modern consciousness, they weren’t the first people to fall for the area’s dramatic cliffs and impossibly blue sea. In the first century A.D., to escape assassination attempts in Rome, Emperor Tiberius began the construction of Villa Jovis, a sprawling residence atop one of the peaks of Capri. Many other prominent Romans followed suit. Seaside Splendors | Air Mail

ZUCK STOPPED AT CASTELLAMMARE DI STABIA Mark Zuckerberg is the name on the megayacht world's lips this season. Rumors began surfacing in March that the Meta CEO had purchased Launchpad — a Dutch-built, 118-meter motor yacht originally built for a Russian oligarch. It's Mark Zuckerberg's Turn to Have a Hot Yacht Summer | Business Insider

A  360° DEGREE VIEW OVER THE BAY OF CONCA Borgo Santandrea private beach – one of the very few on the Amalfi Coast – and the adjacent beach club, Marinella, a chic fit-out of an old stone boat house, now gleaming with a cocktail bar and pizza kitchen. This summer is open in the evenings as well; and you don’t have to be a guest of the hotel to book the terrace restaurant. The long alfresco space glows with candle- and fairy-light. Five summer beach clubs to book now | Financial Times

ALFRESCO RESTAURANT BRINGS TRADITIONAL, LOCALLY-SOURCED INGREDIENTS TO LIFE More than a meal plan, the Mediterranean Diet is an art of living – an experience to indulge in, for instance, at the legendary Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast. The first rule of the Mediterranean diet’s handbook? Think local and sustainable. Learn to grow your own produce; on the family-owned sustainable farm, rare and long-forgotten vegetables are grown and cooked with passion. The Mediterranean Diet Rulebook | Belmond

"MY CAPRI FASHION GOT REAL SPECIFIC AND FAB" Blake Lively has shared images from the set of the upcoming sequel to the stylish crime thriller, A Simple Favour. The adventures of her martini-drinking and über-stylish housewife-on-the-run character have taken the actress to the island of Capri in Italy. The actress posted photos of the restaurants and boutiques she visited during a trip to Capri. Blake Lively Shares Snaps from Her Stylish Italy Vacation: ‘When I Travel I Make Friends’ | PEOPLE Magazine

ISCHIA IS THE ITALIAN ISLAND FOR THE MINDFUL AND WELLNESS AGES Ischia is the island jewel of the Bay of Naples: a trapezoid 18-square-mile emerald cut by rays of light on lazulite waters. The volcano has blessed the isle's waters with sandy shores and seven cetacean species, and its slopes with fecund soils; brought hot water springs, thermal acquifers and fumarole volcanic vents. Neapolitan islands, Capri, Ischia and Procida | Ana Lui Photography

"WE ISCHITANI ARE CUSTODIANS OF THE LAND." The amphitheatre of high clifftop vines on the east coast of Ischia hasn't change since 700 BC. "The magic of these vines is their intimacy with the sea and our soils, where every 100 feet of altitude changes the taste," says Antonio Mazzella, patriarch of one of Ischia's most important cantinas for Biancolella, a white wine known for its inaccessible vineyards and "heroic" winemakers who harvest grapes at the top of ladders. Neapolitan Islands | Condé Nast Traveller 

JUNE 2024

CILENTO, SLOW AND SOCIAL

06012024 Palazzo Belmonte, Santa Maria di Castellabate - The grandest hotel also has the best location, occupying a crumbly old palazzo right on the sea that was originally the summer residence of the noble Granito family. Decor borders on wacky, but with balconies overlooking crystal waters and lush private gardens, not to mention a large pool and easy walk into town, it’s the ideal base in Cilento. This Italian town holds the key to a long life — I found out why | The Sunday Times

06022024 The Sensi Restaurant in Amalfi, located inside the Hotel Residence with an unbeatable view from the terrace. The cuisine of the young chef Alessandro Tormolino, who, after experiences with Vissani, Colagreco, Iaccarino, and Locatelli, decides to highlight the products of the Campania region. Sensi Restaurant: A Talented Chef on One of Amalfi's Most Beautiful Terraces | Reporter Gourmet
06032024 You can find bliss hiking and swimming along the southern edge of Cilento, but the truly unforgettable experience is La Lamparata: witnessing the nighttime anchovy fishing tradition. Italian hospitality says, “Let me share with you the best of how we do it here.” La Lamparata [The ancient technique of fishing of the Cilento] is the perfect illustration. Part 2: La Lamparata: A Night to Remember in Cilento's Coastal Paradise | Tante Belle Cose
06042024 Expert Rick Steves — well known for his exceptional travel tips — has a suggestion. On his website, Steves lists his favorite beach hideaways, including the town of Sorrento, which he recommends as an Amalfi Coast gateway. He says that Sorrento "has an unspoiled old quarter and a lively shopping street. A handy springboard for regional sightseeing and an ideal home base for the region." One Of Italy's Best Beach Hideaways Is A Gateway To The Beautiful Amalfi Coast, Per Rick Steves | Islands
06052024 Torre Quattro Venti in Capri. This picturesque villa overlooking the Bay of Naples was built by American Painter Elihu Vedder in the typical Moorish style. The villa comprises of 70 square meters of inside area and a large terrace of 200 square meters - for al fresco meals - equipped with sun beds. The Best Airbnbs in Italy, From Puglia to the Dolomites | Vogue
06062024 The hillside Conca dei Marini was first settled by the Etruscans. Retaining its identity as a fishing hamlet, it is one of the best places on the Amalfi Coast for seafood restaurants, including the Michelin-starred restaurant Il Refettorio. It is also the birthplace of the sfogliatella Santa Rosa, a shell-shaped flaky pastry. What to Expect From Each of Amalfi’s 13 Towns | Fodor's Travel
06072024 Even though most Italians need subtitles for its music videos, Naples has given birth to a hugely popular style of hip-hop. Geolier the Neapolitan rapper storms Italy in his native tongue | The Times
06082024 Welcome on board American Airlines! The new route Naples-Philadelphia, the first ever connection of the US major airline with Southern Italy. Find the best day to fly from Philadelphia to Naples. Cheap American Airlines flights from Philadelphia to Naples (PHL to NAP) | Travelocity
06092024 Scala is an excellent choice for those who enjoy nature and hiking. I recommend spending time hiking along the pathways leading to the Torre dello Ziro watchtower and the Valle delle Ferriere nature reserve. Scala is also the oldest town along the Amalfi Coast. Skip the crowds in Positano and stay in one of these 5 Amalfi Coast towns instead | Business Insider
06102024 This 5-star luxury hotel places nature and human touch at its core. Inside, you'll find the only 1 Michelin star restaurant in Capri. Young chef Antonio Pedana: local excellence with techniques from around the world. Punta Tragara, the iconic hotel with Capri's only Michelin-starred restaurant: Le Monzù balancing tradition and future | Reporter Gourmet
06112024 Part of the newly renovated Albergo dei Poveri in Naples will be used as a new space for the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN) in what promises to be a bright spot in the city’s ongoing heritage renaissance. With more than 100,000 sq. m of floor space, it remains one of Europe’s biggest historic buildings. Mega museum planned for vast former hospital in Naples | The Art Newspaper
06122024 Walk towards the Duomo di Napoli, which houses the revered relic of San Gennaro. Across the street you’ll find Januarius, a trattoria that recently earned its first Michelin star. It’s noted for its traditional Campania-style cuisine, including zito spezzato alla genovese and baccalà con scarola. Before you leave, stock up on charcuterie and cheese at the restaurant’s delicatessen. City Break Napled | National Geographic Traveler 
06132024 The launch of their beachwear collection Napoli Vista Mare (Napoli Sea View). The festivities took place in a spectacular villa in Posillipo built on turf rocks overlooking the sea. Legend has it that Naples was born from a siren, not surprisingly, the sinuous mermaid shape is often referenced in The Attico’s voluptuous dresses. The collection played on sharp oppositions between the slinky and the tailored. The Attico FALL 2024 READY-TO-WEAR | VogueRunway
06142024 While waiting to announce The Campania Theater 2024, viewers can revisit the most significant moments of an event that has hosted in Naples and throughout the region. The Nadia Baldi's docu-film - broadcast on Rai 5 - is a visual account of 31 days full of extraordinary events, where theater is the only 'Elsewhere'. Campania Theater Festival: A Journey of Art and Culture | Il Mattino
06152024 Le Sirenuse unveils its latest site-specific commission, a breathtaking swimming pool completely reimaged by figurative artist Nicolas Party. The artwork, a lively aquascape made of mosaics - a choice instructed per the wishes of the hotel’s co-owners - is a joyful reinterpretation of the pool’s distinctive view of the sea and mountains. Dive into Nicolas Party’s otherworldly art at Le Sirenuse swimming pool in Positano | Wallpaper*
06162024 You’d expect someone like Giuseppe Manilia to be in one of the grand patisseries of Paris, but his 'atelier' is in a small town in Cilento. By appointment, an exclusive dessert tasting experience. The Maison Manilia desserts, displayed like jewels are inspired by high-end French patisserie but also feature local flavours. The hidden patisserie in the Cilento Mountains making surprising macarons | Gambero Rosso International
06172024 A capsule collection devoted to tennis clothing with 1970s whiffs reinterpreted through the brands’ luxurious lens of Kiton and its brother label KNT. 'A Grand Journey' through the most iconic tennis venues in Europe, it showcases the brand's commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and innovative design. Kiton Unveils KNT (Kiton New Textures) at Pitti Uomo: A Luxurious Tennis Tour of Europe | rain
06182024 The Jacquemus défilé is an exception to the “no-visitors-allowed” rule of Villa Malaparte. Jacquemus’ collection matched the aesthetic of its location. The Capri show was rich in clean lines, nude and see-through looks, with a minimal palette that matched the Mediterranean one of the Gulf of Naples, which functioned as the show’s background. The other Capri: keeping it rough at the Jacquemus fashion show | Lampoon Magazine
06192024 After spending the night at anchor, we crossed the Gulf of Naples on a ­sunny, breezy easterly to Torre del Greco, a blue-collar town in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. The working port of Torre del Greco is a gateway to the World Heritage Site of Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast and Naples. Its lighthouse dates back to the 16th century. Cruising Italy: A Voyage Through Time | Cruising World
06202024 The beach at Herculaneum archaeological park, once a popular resort town for many of Rome’s patrician families, has now been restored and officially reopened to the public. Artefacts, including human remains, were discovered in the years-long restoration effort in southern Italy. This Ancient Beach Has Just Reopened After Nearly 2,000 Years | The Daily Beast
06212024 Sisters Mariella and Attilia Avino, the hoteliers behind Palazzo Avino in Ravello, Italy, share the ways their hotel showcases Italian hospitality and design. This year they’ve just revealed a renovation of the on-site Michelin-starred restaurant, and one of the deluxe sea view rooms, while adding new collaborations with Italian designers and artisans for their on-site boutique. Two Women Hoteliers on The Amalfi Coast Turned This Hotel Into a Design Haven | AFAR
06222024 Jennifer Lopez is flying solo—or at least, on her latest European trip anyway.The Mother star was spotted without her hubby Ben Affleck or any family in footage, where the actress seemed to be enjoying an outing at a hotel in Positano, Italy. In a video published by TMZ, the Selena star can be seen with a few friends walking down a flight of stairs and eventually boarding a small watercraft. Jennifer Lopez Spotted on Solo Trip in Italy Amid Rumored Ben Affleck Marital Woes | Parade
06232024 The city of Castellammare di Stabia and its marina are becoming increasingly popular as locations for boaters. This is due to its strategic geographical position to the Gulf of Naples. Marina di Stabia tourist port is one of the best equipped and organized in the entire Neapolitan archipelago. It boasts 871 berths for yachts up to 100 meters in length and depths on the quay up to 6 meters deep. Why is the Castellammare di Stabia Marina the Best Choice if you Desire to Sail and Discover the Gulf of Naples? | Your Boat Holiday
06242024 The ornate room would have been used for ritual activities or storing sacred objects, according to the Archaeological Parks of Pompeii. The pigment of the room is particularly significant, according to experts, who noted "the color blue found in this room rarely occurs in Pompeian frescoes and was generally used for elaborately decorated rooms." Pompeii excavation unveils rare 'blue room' believed to be an ancient shrine | Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
06252024 92 years old but no wrinkles, almost a century of undisputed beauty, sailed out for the World tour, combining the traditional training activity of officer cadets and the promotion of ‘Made in Italy’ excellence in the countries and ports covered by the campaign. Built at the Castellammare di Stabia (near Naples) royal naval shipyard and launched on 22 February 1931, the Amerigo Vespucci is the oldest vessel in service with the Italian Navy. Italian Navy’s Amerigo Vespucci Tall Ship Began Its 20-Month World Tour | Naval News
06262024 Palagrello Bianco is found in the province of Caserta. Quite rich on the palate, typical aromas include lemon peel, orange zest and grapefruit, and in warmer years, notes of papaya and golden apples. Some examples, such as the Morrone from Alois winery are vinified in wood for a few months; these offer beautiful white and yellow spice notes, and display lovely texture. Head To Campania For Italy’s Most Distinctive White Wines | Forbes
06272024 Chosen by our local Naples correspondents, the more than 70 spots featured in the book represent the best of the city’s local and neighborhood food scene, from old-school pizzerias to out-of-the-way trattorias and specialty shops where you can load up on cheese and coffee. Naples: An Eater’s Guide to the City | Culinary Backstreet
06282024The colors of the sky and the sea in the Blu Ponti Collection that Gio Ponti realized between 1960 and 1962 to cover the floor of the lobby and of the hundred rooms at the Hotel Parco dei Principi in Sorrento, the first design hotel in the world. 33 decorations with geometric and naturalistic motifs signed for Ceramica Francesco De Maio that represent the emblem of the Made in Italy in the world. Blu Ponti Collection of Ceramica Francesco De Maio | Cersaie
06292024 «Tradition and respect for the raw material trying to excite not only the palate but also the heart !» Chef Emanuele Petrosino, of Campania origins, will reorganize and enhance the kitchens of the entire hotel structure. «Vesuvius for me means home having grown up on its slopes. My "new growth" pushed me to new slopes: those of the Grand Hotel Vesuvio, an institution of history and hospitality. The new Executive Chef Emanuele Petrosino arrives at the Grand Hotel Vesuvio | Holidaycoast
06302024 The spaces of the Madre Museum are rich in references that range from Baroque to minimalism. Together with Gucci, they welcome into the cultural heart of Naples a collective. The exhibition figuratively explores the themes addressed in the book, which, between subjectivity and history, investigates the possibility of social and anthropological transformations in a time of profound change for the city of Naples. The Remains of Nothing | MUSE Magazine

IL RESTO DI NIENTE, A COLLECTIVE EXHIBITION The spaces of the Madre Museum are rich in references that range from Baroque to minimalism. Together with Gucci, they welcome into the cultural heart of Naples a collective. The exhibition figuratively explores the themes addressed in the book, which, between subjectivity and history, investigates the possibility of social and anthropological transformations in a time of profound change for the city of Naples. The Remains of Nothing | MUSE Magazine

THE DRIVE FROM NAPLES TO SALERNO Stick to the coastal road, passing first through Torre del Greco before swerving past Castellammare di Stabia towards the iconic Amalfi Coast towns via Sorrento. Stop for lunch or a bargain night's stay in one of the stunning farm holiday spots such as Agriturismo Fattoria Terranova or Agriturismo Le Grottelle. The Best Road Trips in Italy | Condé Nast Traveler

NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF AT 'VESUVIO' «Tradition and respect for the raw material trying to excite not only the palate but also the heart !» Chef Emanuele Petrosino, of Campania origins, will reorganize and enhance the kitchens of the entire hotel structure. «Vesuvius for me means home having grown up on its slopes. My "new growth" pushed me to new slopes: those of the Grand Hotel Vesuvio, an institution of history and hospitality. The new Executive Chef Emanuele Petrosino arrives at the Grand Hotel Vesuvio | Holidaycoast

COMPASSO D'ORO 'CAREER AWARD 2024' FOR BLU PONTI PRODUCT The colors of the sky and the sea in the Blu Ponti Collection that Gio Ponti realized between 1960 and 1962 to cover the floor of the lobby and of the hundred rooms at the Hotel Parco dei Principi in Sorrento, the first design hotel in the world. 33 decorations with geometric and naturalistic motifs signed for Ceramica Francesco De Maio that represent the emblem of the Made in Italy in the world. Blu Ponti Collection of Ceramica Francesco De Maio | Cersaie

A GUIDE BY AMEDEO COLELLA, THE SELF PROCLAIMED 'KING OF NAPLES' Chosen by our local Naples correspondents, the more than 70 spots featured in the book represent the best of the city’s local and neighborhood food scene, from old-school pizzerias to out-of-the-way trattorias and specialty shops where you can load up on cheese and coffee. Naples: An Eater’s Guide to the City | Culinary Backstreet

IN THE SOUTH, CAMPANIA IS HOME TO ITALY'S FINEST WINES Palagrello Bianco is found in the province of Caserta. Quite rich on the palate, typical aromas include lemon peel, orange zest and grapefruit, and in warmer years, notes of papaya and golden apples. Some examples, such as the Morrone from Alois winery are vinified in wood for a few months; these offer beautiful white and yellow spice notes, and display lovely texture. Head To Campania For Italy’s Most Distinctive White Wines | Forbes