A Successful Event dedicated to all the Whiskey of the world. Over two thousand labels, dozens of master classes and seminars, different thematic areas and of course, thousands of visitors. All this was the Rome Whisky (or Whiskey) Festival – VIII Edition, which took place on March 2/3rd in Rome, as usual at the Salone delle Fontane – EUR.
Our selection among the companies that produce the best Italian rice, in an online browsable publication. A new, important initiative of our Magazine. This time we wanted to dedicate it to Italian Rice and to a small selection of some of the most prestigious producers that perpetuate a long and valiant tradition, but also give life to new varieties: the fruit of long years of study, experimentation and selection. Classic varieties and new discoveries, combined in providing us with ever greater culinary possibilities. Not for nothing, these are the rices preferred by great national and international Chefs for their […]
An Extensive Choice of Natural Wines in Tasting at Officine Farneto. A winemaking that respects the environment and health, but always of high quality, can only be welcomed. The wines produced by the winemakers belonging to the Vinnatur association are a clear example of this. And we have had proof during the event held in Rome last Feb. 23/24th , which proposed more than 90 wineyards to the attention of fans of good drinking.
A wide selection of Italian companies proposed the best cheeses of their own production at WE GIL in Rome. We think there is no need to stress that the cheese production, with its infinite variety of products, its widespread diffusion in every region, its traditions and its high quality level, is one of the spearheads of Italian excellence. That said both with regards to the agri-food sector and in general, given the importance and the size of this sector that represents with honor our country in the world.
In Rome, the annual event that presented the 2019 production of the most important Italian wineries. Also this year Luca Maroni has realized his event dedicated to Italian wines in the fascinating location of the Hall of Fountains in the EUR. Four evenings (Feb 14th – 17th) dedicated mainly to the tasting of over 700 labels proposed by 140 manufacturers.
Where the Ipanema Girl walked. In this exclusive hotel in Rio, overlooking the beach, we find the hand of Philippe Starck, already known to our readers for a recently published hotel in Venice. The Fasano, in fact, is a happy marriage between the style of the famous French designer and the Italian taste of the family that gives its name to one of the most important hotel chains in Brazil, as well as being well known in the restaurant industry.
A journey to the UNESCO World Heritage city, in the Czech Republic. A place not to be missed, located in southern Bohemia, with a fairy tales castle, is Český Krumlov, which literally means the Krumlov of the Czech Republic (or Bohemian) to distinguish it from the homonymous Krumlov which is located in Moravia.
The forgotten pleasures of elegance and the art of living – Interview with Douglas Mortimer. In a fast-paced world, which is constantly changing before our eyes and where the reference values are often ephemeral and superficial, there are still to our good fortune, characters like Douglas Mortimer who, with happy intuition, sympathy and communication skills, endeavor to keep alive the values of beauty, elegance, kindness and art of living. “Classic” values that are always valid and fundamental in human relationships.
The Sound of Silence. Amangiri (The Mountain of Peace), is one of the best hotels in USA, in the region of the Grand Circle of the United States, overlooking beautiful and rugged desert landscapes and the iconic rock formations called “Mesa”, is an exclusive luxury resort that offers its guests the possibility of an extraordinary contemplative experience.
The “Alba” of an excellent extra virgin olive oil. Italy, it’s well known as the country of hidden treasures, secret places, small businesses that produce and create unexpected excellences. Behind all this there are the stories of passion, dreams, hopes, will, inventiveness and sacrifice of the people who give life to these excellences. And it is one of these stories that we want to tell you today.
The Pleasure of the Beard told by the Experts. The beard: well grown, in its many variations, or well-shaved, it has always defined the appearance of the male face. The different shapes emphasize those of the face, enhancing or attenuating some characteristics, and this often reflect the personality of those who wear them.
Where Beauty reigns supreme. One of the brightest gems, set in the dazzling diadem of the Amalfi Coast. It is here, in what the Romans called Campania Felix, which arises from XI century an ancient palace founded by a noble Roman family: palazzo d’Afflitto. A medieval building that, through the centuries, lived moments of splendor alternated with others of abandonment, until in 1893 it was transformed into a pension (and in a hotel later) by the Caruso family and has gradually become an irresistible attraction for travelers from every country, including internationally renowned names: from Virginia Wolf […]
A cocktail bar traveling in the south of France to celebrate with style. Mademoiselle Jule is an interesting initiative by an enterprising Italo-French couple, which transported to Europe a “concept” already successfully tested on the other side of the world, in Australia. A vintage style Caravan-Bar, available for weddings and events in the middle of Languedoc, in France. Practically, the first of its kind.
Five breeds of fine cats. Five of the most precious and sought-after breeds for an unforgettable gift. In fact, cats are among the most loved and desired pets. Aristocrats, sophisticated, independent and affectionate, fill our lives with their presence. Impossibie ignore them indeed, they are always active protagonists of our daily life.
Almost touching the Sky. This time we bring our readers to Singapore but unlike others, both large and complex hotels already proposed in this magazine, we want to tell you what can easily be called a city in the city: the Marina Bay Sands.
Romanée – Conti: The Desire goes to auction. There are names that resonate in the collective imagination as unattainable myths, whose existence is fabled but you are not really sure if it is truth or fantasy. The elements that make up the myth are told, but most people will never have the opportunity to verify it in person, let alone possess them, n case of real objects or material goods.
Interview with Pino Perrone. Around the event “A tutta Torba”, (3rd edition), dedicated to peaty whisky with a focus on Bowmore, we decided to offer our readers a nice interview with Pino Perrone, well-known expert in the field and Whisky Consultant of the Rome Whisky Festival by Spirit of Scotland.
The Quest for Perfection. Girard-Perregaux: a symbol of Swiss Haute Horlogerie for over two hundred years. In fact, it was created in Geneva in 1791 by the genius of Jean-François Bautte who, even in his twenties, created his first clocks in that year. His technical/artistic and entrepreneurial skills quickly led him to expand his fame and his business also abroad, even to be cited by important writers such as Pushkin and others.
Luxury, Beauty, Exclusivity, Charm, Sensuality and Mystery. In Venice, behind the simple name Palazzina Grassi, one of the best 50 luxury hotels in the world is hidden, according to the authoritative Condé Nast Traveler magazine. Not by chance, is the preferred Venice’s Hotel of many famous names of entertainment, culture and international jet set.
Elegance, Tradition, Performance. A long history, almost 200 years, that of Longines. One of the best watch brands in the world. Class watches, design and mechanical perfection. A brand synonymous with precision such as to be adopted by numerous international sports federations and official timekeeper in world competitions.
Vertical Tasting “Diplomàtico” Rum – Press Event A. Rome Lifestyle Hotel. It was held yesterday, September 27th, at the A Roma Lifestyle Hotel, the presentation event at the Press of the 6th Edition of the ShowRum Italian Rum Festival (September 30th – October 1st).
Flûte Bar & Lounge by Herve Rousseau. Since 1997, if you want to taste an excellent Champagne in New York, the Flûte Bar & Lounge by Herve Rousseau is the ideal meeting point in Midtown – Manhattan. In fact, near the Carnegie Hall and Central Park, Herve decided to open its first Flute Bar, in an already famous place since the days of Prohibition.
Valencia: September 20th 2018. The Paella is a traditional Valencian dish, dating back to the fifteenth century, now known and appreciated in many other countries, species of the Mediterranean. This year, however, the City of Valencia wanted to celebrate one of its symbols by setting up, for September 20th, the World Paella Day.
The Fascination of the Colonial past and the Look towards the Future. Once Upon a Time the Cathay Hotel: an icon of luxury in the colonial Shangai scene of the 1930s. In Art Deco style, with an avant-garde architecture for the time, Sir Victor Sassoon‘s “creature” set a new standard in the luxury hotel sector, both for the construction and for the modern services available to guests. So it soon became a meeting place for the exponents of the Jet Set and International Business. Later (1956) it took the name of Peace Hotel.
Online Browsable Magazine. The first “Special” of iBESTmag is dedicated to a small but significant selection of Italian Rosè Wines. A prestigious and authoritative contribution thanks to the collaboration of Gabriele Del Carlo (Best Italian Sommelier 2017) who created the tasting sheets.
Interview with the Chef of Hassler’s Imàgo Restaurant. The protagonist of this new interview is Francesco Apreda, to whom Dr. Roberto E. Wirth: Owner, Director and General Manager of the Hassler Hotel, has decided in 2003 to entrust the role of Executive Chef of the prestigious Imàgo Restaurant of the Hassler.
The Luxurious Way for a Neapolitan Stay. The Romeo is definitely not a hotel like any other. First of all, because it overlooks the Gulf of Naples and therefore, on one of the most beautiful views in the world. Secondly, for the philosophy that guided its conception and its realization.
Excellence in Wine and Cuisine. During the recent “Unexpected Umbria – Discovery Tour” which we talked about extensively in this Article, we decided to dedicate a new article exclusively to a company that stands out for excellence in two of the key areas of iBESTmag and precisely in those of wine production and quality food. Tenuta Vitalonga of the Maravalle Family, near Ficulle, in fact combines a high quality wine production with an “Osteria” where the same wines accompany the creations of a very young and talented Chef, aimed at enhancing above all the products of Umbria’s territory and traditions.
Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero & Northern Nebbiolos. Savoy Hotel – Rome As part of the many events organized by GO WINE, we at iBESTmag have had the opportunity to participate in the recent event in Rome (Hotel Savoy) focused on Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero & Northern Nebbiolos.
Lisbon at a Glance. A beautiful and fascinating city: it embodies the spirit of the Mediterranean and at the same time evokes the vastness of the Atlantic and of the unknown lands beyond it. A destination where art, history, landscape, tradition and (not a secondary factor) excellent cuisine and just as good wines, welcome the visitor who fatally remains enchanted. And when it is time to leave, he can only experience a subtle melancholy: the one that is represented in the traditional Portuguese music, namely in Fado.
