OSTERIE DI BOLOGNA: WHERE YOU CAN DRINK There are many places in Bologna where you can drink, but among these some are really special. OSTERIA DEL SOLE Founded in 1465, the Osteria del Sole is the oldest in Bologna and the second oldest in Italy. Sitting at shared wooden tables and ordering a glass of wine for a couple of…
Trattorias and Osterias in Bologna where you can find the true soul of the city There are many restaurants where to go in Bologna, but if a tourist wants to experience the true Italian atmosphere, where the main language spoken is Italian, it must exit from the touristic circuit recommended by the gastronomic guides or blogs that always propose the…
Why visit Bologna? Bologna has a long and fascinating history, and the area’s been inhabited since the 10th century BC. A visit to the Sala Borsa will give you a vision of the city’s Roman history visiting the ruins of a Roman villa in the undrground, which can be glimpsed through the transparent floor of Sala Borsa, while the city…
How to make a great Bolognese sauce and the most common errors (to avoid) Speaking of the Bolognese sauce is, I know, it’s like slipping into a hornet’s nest, so I speak almost in a whisper, hoping not to bump into the feelings of some starred Chef. First of all we must distinguish Ragù alla Bolognese and Ragù alla Napoletana,…
There is true love in preparing pasta In Italy the love for Pasta is a family feeling. A feeling that is inherited and handed down from generation to generation. In almost every family there is a very good grandmother who can make pasta at home. I have discovered over the years that a good plate of homemade pasta can open…
The Magic story of Tagliatelle The story tells that the Tagliatelle were invented between the end of 1400 and the beginning of 1500 during the celebrations of the marriage between Lucrezia Borgia, daughter of Pope Rodrigo Borgia, and Alfonso d’Este, Duke of Ferrara by the hand of Mastro Zefirano , who at that time was the Court Chef of one…