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 | Jun 28, 2013 | Garden trips, Hotels
When people travel to the Veneto, most only get to visit Venice, and granted, it is an incredibly beautiful and spectacular city. But there are other places to see in the Veneto that you do not want to miss. Two Beautiful for Words! In the small town of Mira, nestled... 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... by Request Italy | May 10, 2013 | Culinary tours, Restaurants
This is not some dark secluded place; everybody knows everybody else’s face at Ristorante Filippo in Pietrasanta! But it is off the tourist track and mostly locals hang out with their friend and chef because the mantra of this man is true conviviality. Filipppo just... by Request Italy | Jan 7, 2013 | Hotels, Restaurants
This is truly an island that was built for the Gods! Capri is an island that receives more than a million visitors every year; at the height of the season so many people are scattered around the island that even the residents go into hiding until the sun sets when,... by Request Italy | Dec 17, 2012 | Culinary tours, Restaurants
Italy has been my home for over 30 years and, being my home, I want to share what I have learned about this amazing country and what I am still learning every day. The people are exuberant, warm, sarcastic but always living life to the fullest– carpe diem! I... 