Cafes

Food & Drink

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 02/23/2022 - 08:52

The historic cafés of Italy aren’t just places for drinking coffee; having retained the atmosphere and traditions of times gone by, they represent the memory…

Lifestyle

Orchestra playing at Caffè Florian in Venice

Iconic Caffè Florian in Venice Celebrates 300 Years

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 12/16/2020 - 10:13

The iconic Caffè Florian in Venice prepares to celebrate 300 years since it opened its doors on December 29, 1720. Caffè Florian has become such an icon…

Food & Drink

The restaurant at historic Caffé Pedrocchi in Padua

Dinner (and More) at Historic Pedrocchi Café in Padua

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 02/20/2019 - 00:55

Caffè Pedrocchi is one of the most famous symbols of Padua, known as the ‘café without doors,’ because it was open without interruption, day and night, from…

Food & Drink

Touring Italy’s Historic Cafés

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 11/29/2018 - 03:00

Good coffee, historic charm, literary and political heritage: Italy has a multitude of celebrated cafés where to relax while sipping coffee and enjoying a…

Food & Drink

Chitchat and Coffee: the Italian Bar is Still the King of Social Networks

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 11/08/2013 - 05:00

The preferred social network for Italians? No, it’s not Facebook. It’s not Twitter. It’s not even virtual. It’s the Italian bar (cafe). According to a report…

Culture

Three of the Best Cafés in Turin

by Carla Passino | Thu, 09/11/2008 - 03:11

What a strange mix is Turin. It marries the sophisticated grandeur of Baroque mansions with the graceful elegance of Art Nouveau palazzos, the marble…