In the hearth of Prenzlauer Berg opened a refined Italian winebar with rare gastronomic delicacies in Berlin: DiWein DiWein is a small oasis dedicated to the good Italian taste, it’s one of those premises that you would love to find around the corner, in which you can drink a glass of wine after a long […]
Theologians think they know the questions, scientists think they know the answers. I think it’s time to drink another Spritz” (Anonymous) In its original recipe, the ‘Aperol’ is served matching Prosecco and seltz, and is accompanied by some ice cubes and a slice of orange. This is exactly how the famous ‘Spritz Aperol’ was born. […]
Let’s make a jump in the North of Italy and enter the magic region of Trentino–Alto Adige, an area characterized by hills, valleys, beautiful mountain ranges of the Alps and breathtaking landscapes. It is one of the smallest Italian regions but at the same time, it is a land that offers so much tradition and […]
Tiramisù: how much history is there behind the symbol of the Italian dessert for excellence? Tiramisù is the fifth most famous Italian word abroad, the top one in the desserts category. The name comes from saying ‘tireme su’, in Tevigian dialect “lift me up”. But why was this strange denomination used to describe such an […]
Veneto is a region rich of history, beautiful landscapes and… wonderful dishes A variety of crops and farms are rocking the Veneto region and they characterise the various courses that each city and province can offer. Ingredients change according to the area: mountains, hills, plains, river and sea areas. There is plenty of choices. Let’s […]
Whether it’s called Barrique in French or Barricato in Italian, the wine that rests inside these kinds of barrels is of undisputed quality. What do we mean with barrique and, above all, which wines are best suited to this system? The Barrique system It comes from the French word “barrique” which in practice is a barrel […]
One of the most popular recipes in Italian gastronomy is the Parmigiana. The Eggplant Parmigiana is a classic in the Italian culinary tradition: the eggplant is widely used in Italian cuisine by virtue of its properties, such as low calories and a high presence of water, although the yummy taste. In the Parmigiana, eggplants are […]
Do you feel homesick from time to time? Or do you wanna feel at home just for a drink or better to say… An ‘aperitivo’ with your friends? We have researched and picked the best places in Berlin where you can spend the ‘Golden Hours’ drinking an Aperol Spritz or a good glass of wine, […]
L’antica Pizzeria Da Michele Berlino: the wait is over. Here’s everything you need to know about the new Neapolitan pizza temple in the German capital. The countdown is coming to an end: at 18: on Wednesday, February 19th, L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele will open in Berlin. The address is Fritz-Reuter-Str. 7, Schöneberg area, within walking […]
Truffle: a secret treasure hidden in the ground Contemplated in antiquity as the food of the gods, with handed down aphrodisiac properties, the truffle plays a role as a true sovereign within Italian cuisine. It was during the Middle Ages, especially in Italian noble courts, that the truffle became a product of excellence, starting to […]
The Italian regional cuisine: a thousand of different menus The Italian cuisine is known worldwide for being one of the most loved, not only for the tastefulness of its dishes, but also and above all for its great regional variety. From North to South, the Belpaese boasts an exceptional gastronomic culture, thank to centuries-old traditions, which […]
* Article edited by Cristina Torres The discovery of pizza origins: from a poor and simple plate to the most loved food of all the times Pizza has been and still is one of the most popular recipes and dishes of Italian cuisine in the world. Famous among all cultures and almost impossible for anyone […]
11 might sound a small number of starred restaurants, but by ranking 4th in the 3-Michelin Stars restaurants in Europe, Italy culinary stardom is expanding. Indeed, accordingly to STATISTA, Italy was at the 6th place in the list of “countries by number of 3-Star restaurants” in November 2017. 2-Michelin Stars restaurants are even more: 35, from North to […]
The call for a plant based diet At the Golden Globes 2020 was served a 100% plant-based dinner, an earth-friendly choice perfectly aligned with the diet trends, and a raising “well-eating” awareness. It is the first major awards show to go vegan, a brilliant decision in our time of climate crisis and food overproduction. […]
* written by Irene Diamanti The new workshop organised by True Italian and Pastamadre is the perfect occasion for learning how to make fresh pasta. The fourth Week of Italian Cuisine in the World is going to be celebrated from the 18th to the 24th of November. It is an event coordinated by the Italian […]
Written by Gabriella Quercia What is the real Italian Street Food tradition? “cuoppo”, “arrosticini” and so on. A triumph of taste. Nowadays streets are full of food trucks, kiosks and stands where food is the real protagonist. In Italy, there are many symbols of street foods, from the North to the South: pizza, pane and […]
Written by Gabriella Quercia Street food: happiness cointaned in a paper cone. Discovering its interesting history The most ancient street food dates back to the human origins, about ten thousand years ago. Greeks still described the Egyptian custom of eating and selling fried fish in the city’s streets. This was a tradition that took place […]
Berlin has a new ambassador of good South-Italian food: it’s called DOCG and it imports almost exclusively products from small producers coming from the Italian province of Avellino. He is Luca, 32 years old, and in July 2018 he opened DOCG, a small, refined restaurant and wine-bar in Neukölln, south Berlin. After his economic studies […]
Written by Gabriella Quercia Expensive but absolutely essential. How use saffron as its best Queen Cleopatra used it in her beauty cream as an ingredient for her attractiveness, while Alessandro Magno washed his hair into this spice to preserve the marvelous orange color. An uncommon shampoo because even in the past this spice was rare […]
Written by Gabriella Quercia Easter is the perfect time to celebrate with lots of food. Let’s start a trip across Italy’s tradition Easter is coming, and it is one of the sweetest holidays of the year. When thinking about Easter it is impossible to not imagine a living room full of people and adorned with […]
The new Instagram contest created by Berlino Magazine and True Italian for all people who would like to try the authentic Italian pizza in Naples. In occasion of the event True Italian Pizza Week, taking place from April 4th to 10th in the best 32 pizzerias of Berlin and organized with the support of the Municipality of […]
Written by Gabriella Quercia Pizza margherita is good for your health! This typical Italian food is one of the best for both Italians and foreigners. We have good news for you: pizza is not only delicious but, according to some scientific researches, it is also healthy. We have already talked about pizza origins and its […]
As we all already know, March 8th is International Women’s Day. This year the celebration of women’s courage and the commemoration of all those who fight for gender equality is even more special in the Berlin-Brandenburg region, as 2019 is the first year March 8th is going to be an official holiday. So if you […]
Written by Kostandina Himollari Carnival, one of the most colourful celebration of the year Carnival is the most colourful celebration of the year and in Italy it’s linked to delicious sweets, masks, costumes and cheerful parades, with huge and cheerful parades. According to the Roman rite, this year we celebrated it from 28th February to […]
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Written by Giulia Cavallo There is nothing better than a fancy cocktail and some finger food with friends and colleagues right after a hard day of work. But the “aperitivo” has an interesting story behind. As everyone knows, an aperitif is a drink that is usually consumed before lunch or dinner in order to stimulate […]
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Written by Arnaldo Pangia Italy is one of the most biodiverse territories in Europe, and that includes both in terms of flora and fauna. That’s why you don’t have to doubt your translator’s skills whenever you’re having a hard time translating traditional ingredients or dishes: truth is we Italians are referring to […]
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Written by Arnaldo Pangia The tradition of pizza horoscope is very old and dates back to Ancient Rome. The legend says that those born under the infamous sign of the pizza hawaii were thrown off a cliff after … … nah, just kidding! There’s nothing like the Pizza Horoscope, but we at […]
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Written by Arnaldo Pangia When they talk about food and traditions, Italians are very strict and pretty inflexible. There are some, actually, a lot of, severe rules that everyone knows and nobody talks about. You all know we take food very seriously, so let’s see some common mistakes about Italian food tradition, take […]
Written by Gabriella Quercia In every part of the world, Italy is famous for pizza, one of the most produced and loved food. Even if it is a renowned food, only few people know its history. How was pizza born? Virgilio, a famous latin poet, in his epic poem “Eneide” (written between 29 b.C and […]
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Written by Arnaldo Pangia You’re inviting someone for dinner and you want to impress them… too bad you don’t really feel like putting too much time, effort or money to cook something too fancy. We’ve all been there. Fortunately for you (and for your guest!) Italian cuisine can be very easy to […]
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Written by Arnaldo Pangia Romance never dies for Italian people, especially around Valentine’s Day. Italian couples from all around the Peninsula make reservations for romantic getaways to fancy restaurants, luxurious hot springs or exclusive clubs to celebrate their love. This tradition might sound dreadfully expensive and, spoiler alert, it really is. Fortunate […]
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn In 2017 the UNESCO inscribed the “Art of Neapolitan ‘Pizzaiuolo’” on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Since then we are talking more and more about the Neapolitan pizza, but how can we recognize one? The Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, an association established in 1984 which mission is to […]
When it comes to the Christmas dinner, Italians know that it is the typical moment when family and friends get together, enjoy their meal, spend quality time with their loved ones and… well, friendly fights are on the agenda. In this softly combative atmosphere the sweetest fight takes place: pandoro vs panettone. Pandoro: a closer […]
Oh oh oh, let’s spred the Italian Christmas tastefulness! It’s Christmas time and here at True Italian we are thinking about true Italian Christmas recipes! What is that Italians have for dessert during those cold December nights? Let’s find out together the most famous traditional Christmas recipes and what Italians eat across the Bel Paese. […]
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