We are on the road again, curious to discover more about Italy, and
it has been a flavourful experience. As we are reaching the end of our
journey, we need to say how grateful we are for all the hospitality and
kindness we encountered in each visit.
Torino is our final destination, where business and art meet together.
It is sitting in the northwest corner of Italy, nearby the river Po in the
Italian region of Piemonte and surrounded by the Alps from west and
north. During our visit to Torino (Turin) we’ve learn that it was the
first capital of Italy, in 1865. The fourth largest city in Italy behind
Rome, Milan and Naples, it is a Baroque city with streets highlighted
with piazzas, porticoes, and cafés.
The culinary world of this city is enriched by very rare white truffles,
vermouth wine, and solid chocolate. The slow food movement which
defends the use of local ingredients celebrating the art of enjoying a
long unhurried meal was started in Bra, near Turin.
TORINO MUST SEE
DEL CAMBIO
It is no surprise that we enjoyed our meal so much at DEL CAMBIO
Restaurant, one of the most elegant restaurants in Italy. Since it
opened in 1757, the restaurant Del Cambio has been a significant
address for beauty and food lovers. Today, the mesmerizing decoration
and furnishing from the 19th century, brought back its original charm
and splendour.
Meanwhile, some works created by Martino Gamper, Michelangelo
Pistoletto, Izhar Patkin, Pablo Bronstein and Arturo Herrera are
engaged in an insightful conversation with the past.
Matteo Baronetta is the young and talented chef that leads the
kitchen who bravely and respectfully interprets the typical recipes
of piedmont cuisine. The regional excellence meets unusual and
unexpected ingredients looking for an equilibrium. The wines chart
is wide and of the highest level and is led by the piedmontese labels
with some connoisseur’s awless pearls.
GENOVA WHERE TO EAT
