by Request Italy | Oct 26, 2013 | Restaurants
The next time you get an invitation for a pasta party from the chef at the Orti in Lucca, grab your apron and get on over to his restaurant! There is nothing difficult about mixing all the wonderful ingredients, you just have to follow Samuele, add a little patience,... 
by Request Italy | Sep 6, 2013 | Hotels
When you are talking about being on the “Silver Coast” in Italy, you will find yourselves in one of the most beautiful areas you can imagine, the region around Grosseto. There is nothing touristy about this area. It was once the malaria infested spot in Italy. Today,... 
by Request Italy | Aug 3, 2013 | Restaurants
There are many museums throughout the USA and other countries that have restaurants for patrons of the arts who like to dine among masterpieces, but this small contemporary art museum in Lucca Italy takes the cake (literally). This palazzo, which dates back to the... by Request Italy | Jul 7, 2013 | Restaurants
Anytime is a wonderful time to visit the amazing city of Florence Italy. Recently we had the good fortune to be invited to a private dinner and exhibition of masterpieces by Patek Philippe. The famous Swiss watchmakers have been a discreet presence on the Ponte... by Request Italy | May 25, 2013 | Culinary tours, Restaurants
Almost everyone likes sweets and Sandra and her dad have made their pastry bar, L’Angolo Dolce (The Sweet Corner), as sweet as it gets! This is one of the best pastry bars in Lucca and I think that it might be one of the best in Italy. There is something for everybody... 