Classic food traditions and familiar flavor combinations did not arise from trends or quick ideas. They developed because they made sense—in
If we are looking for a term that can be used as the opposite of La Dolce Vita – which, as we know, means “the sweet life” – it could be
In the world of wine, the word "tradition" is often used as a mark of quality. But what does it really mean when we talk about serious producers in Europe's great classic
There are wines that are so great in themselves that one can do nothing but bow down in awe – that is
It's hard to believe that ten years have passed since the first Barolo Week. Back in 2016, we were still the newcomers. Even though
– myths, etiquette, and the reality you actually encounter at the bar In Italy, cappuccino is traditionally a morning drink – closely linked to colazione (breakfast) with
Classic food traditions and familiar flavor combinations did not arise from trends or quick ideas. They developed because they made sense—in the kitchen, in everyday life, and in relation to the ingredients that were available. Because they worked. And because they continued to do so, generation after generation. Artichokes and bottarga are a wonderful example of just that. A combination that has deep roots in
If we are looking for an expression that can stand in contrast to La Dolce Vita – which, as we know, means “the sweet life” – it could appropriately be La corsa continua. The eternal race. A life in constant motion, without breaks. A lack of breaks means a lack of reflection. A lack of reflection quickly leads to a lack of direction. And without direction, meaning disappears. When speed becomes a criterion for success We live in a time when speed has become a criterion for success.
In the world of wine, the word "tradition" is often used as a seal of quality. But what does it really mean when we talk about serious producers in Europe's great classic regions – Barolo, Burgundy, Montalcino, Bordeaux, Champagne? It does not mean doing things the way they have always been done. Nor does it mean blindly following old recipes. For the best producers, tradition means something completely different: it is experience distilled over generations, practices that
There are wines that are so great in themselves that you can't help but bow down in awe – these are often the wines that capture your wine-loving heart. Wines you return to again and again, as often as possible. Barolo. Brunello. Amarone. Three kings from three corners of Italy – each with its own temperament, landscape, and soul. The greatest thing they have in common is
It's hard to believe that ten years have passed since the first Barolo Week. Back in 2016, we were still the new kids on the block. Even though we were actually old hands in the industry. But at that address, here at Rysensteensgade 16 in Copenhagen, where we are still located, we were unknown, to say the least, and if anyone was to notice us amid all the noise, we had to do something that stood out.
– Myth, galateo, and the reality you actually encounter at the bar In Italy, cappuccino is traditionally a morning drink – closely linked to colazione (breakfast) with a cornetto and a quick stop at the bar. It is not a law, but an informal etiquette – a kind of galateo del caffè – that is very much alive in everyday life. Several Italian media outlets describe it as an unwritten rule: cappuccino in the morning, espresso later in the day.