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With a remarkable culinary heritage, the region of Italy has exclusive specialties to savor
When it comes to fancy food and wine, few places offer the sheer thrill of traveling to Italy. The country’s delicious regional cuisine is firmly grounded in a Mediterranean diet, making the most of new seasonal vegetables, hearty seafood, local cheeses and cured produce. meats, exquisite dolci and an incredibly elegant olive oil, accompanied by magnificent Italian wines. You’ll never be far from a truly unforgettable meal in this captivating country.
What to eat In Florence and the surrounding area of Tuscany, try ribollita, a delicious bean soup with cavolo nero and other vegetables. The crostini neri is the quintessential Tuscan appetizer: a paste of poultry liver, capers and anchovies, served with toast. the ragù di cinghiale, an incredibly rich wild boar sauce, often served with pappardelle. The local cheese you must try is Tuscan pecorino, and there’s room for cantucci, light and fluffy almond biscuits, ideal for dipping into a coffee or a glass of sweet dessert wine, vin santo.
Just a 15-minute tram ride from the city center, the Hilton Garden Inn Florence Novoli is an ideal base for exploring Florence’s art and culture. At the Hilton Florence Metropole, visitors can enjoy a committed relaxation space with a hot tub and Swedish waterfall. For travelers who prefer to wake up in the center of the action, this spring we will see the opening of the Anglo American Hotel Florence, Curio Collection through Hilton, a sublime construction with a beautiful interior garden just steps from the Duomo.
What to eat Lombardy is one of Italy’s main rice-producing regions. Therefore, it goes without saying that Milan’s signature dish is risotto, made with a broth and infused with aromatic saffron. Ossobuco (braised leg of beef) is another family favorite. something sweet? Panettone originated in Milan, so it’s also the best place to enjoy it. Lombardy is also home to some very elegant stuffed pastas. Brescia’s signature dish is casoncelli bresciani, a ravioli-like pasta filled with a combination of breadcrumbs, ham and parmigiano. Reggiano, served with melted butter and sage leaves. The historic city of Mantua, meanwhile, offers tortelli di zucca, pumpkin fillings, crushed amaretti cookies, grana padano and nutmeg. Further north, buckwheat flour makes its appearance.
Where to Stay Grand Hotel Villa Torretta Milan Sesto, Hilton’s Curio Collection is an exceptionally charming hotel housed in a restored 17th-century mansion, boasting a pretty cloister, many period highlights, and an award-winning restaurant. The Hilton Milan has a wonderful location just two blocks from Milan’s Central Station: you can sign up for a sightseeing tour from here, there’s a 24-hour fitness center, and two dining spots offering regional specialties. Hilton Lake Como has a rooftop infinity pool and sits just above the lake; it is well located for boat trips from Como or Tavernola. DoubleTree via Hilton Brescia is situated between Lake Garda and Lake Iseo. The hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool, and the FortyFive Restaurant offers classic Italian cuisine open all day. It’s worth a 40-minute drive across the stunning Lake Iseo: it’s the best place for swimmers, with amazing perspectives of the lake’s islands, known as the “three pearls”.
What to eat One of the most exquisite flavors of Rome is carciofi alla giudia: deliciously crispy fried artichokes, which are the most famous recipe from the Eternal City’s long Jewish heritage. Several pasta dishes are strongly linked to Rome: it’s the best place to enjoy spaghetti carbonara at its finest, made with salty pecorino romano or delicious bucatini all’Amatriciana. As for desserts, you’ll be tempted by tiramisu, while breakfast (or possibly any time of day) is ideal for a maritozzo or two: caramel brioche. Style buns filled with whipped cream.
Where to Stay The Aleph Rome Hotel, Curio Collection via Hilton is housed in a beautiful historic building, featuring a rooftop pool and bar, and a 10-minute walk from the Trevi Fountain. At DoubleTree via Hilton Rome Monti, visitors can enjoy perspectives of the Eternal City from the rooftop Mùn cocktail bar on the eighth floor. This hotel is very centrally located and well located for visiting the Colosseum and other attractions.
For the ultimate in luxury, opt for Rome Cavalieri, a Waldorf Astoria hotel, offering stunning views from its location in Trionfale. It is home to Rome’s three-Michelin-starred restaurant, La Pergola, which will reopen its doors on April 30, 2024. after a renovation.
What to eat Piedmont is a gourmet territory. The domain around Alba, near Turin, is characterized by its heavenly white pastels, at best, finely shaved over buttery tagliolini or other pastes. As for the cheeses, take a look at the intense, medium-intensity ones. the castelmagno duro or the robiola di Roccaverano, deliciously sweet. The wines of Piedmont are exceptional: think of the elderly Barolo or Brunello di Montalcino. The other favorite drink of the Turin locals is bicerina: coffee, chocolate and whipped cream in a glass. Oh, the difficulties!
Where to stay The DoubleTree via the Hilton Turin Lingotto is housed in a former Fiat factory from the 1920s, in an immaculate and sublime fashion hotel designed by world-famous architect Renzo Piano. Relax with a glass of velvety Piedmont red wine at the hotel’s Eligo Bar.
What to eat Perhaps no region of Italy offers as much gastronomic richness as Emilia-Romagna: home only to the famous ragù Bolognese, but also to Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, bologna mortadella and balsamic vinegar of Modena, among others. Designation of Origin and Protected Geographical Indication.
Where to Stay The Hilton Garden Inn Bologna North is located on the outskirts of the city, near the Fico Eataly World theme park, where visitors can fully immerse themselves in the preparation and tasting of Italy’s most productive food and drinks. Guests can locate a violent lawn in the hotel or with a drink at the lounge bar.
When it comes to desserts, nothing is more emblematic of Padua than its meticulously crafted Pazentina cake. This centuries-old recipe combines layers of almond paste and fluffy sponge cake, interspersed with sabayon cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings. In addition to all the wine produced here, a lot of rice is grown in Veneto, and an emblematic dish is risi e bisi, rice with peas.
Right in the center of town, the Hilton Garden Inn Padova City Center has shops, medieval sites, and plenty of restaurants within walking distance. And with an on-site gym, you can burn your cake in a jiffy.
What to eat The cuisine of Naples and nearby Sorrento uses wonderfully new local ingredients, adding seafood galore. Choose from Neapolitan octopus stew or spaghetti alle vongole, and nothing tastes as summery as insalata caprese, with flavor-packed local tomatoes and creamy buffalo mozzarella. Naples is home to the most productive pizza you’ll ever taste, with an incredibly thin base and deliciously puffy crust. Start with the simplest marinara pizza and go from there. For the best prepared meal, opt for gnocchi alla Sorrentina: potato gnocchi cooked in tomato sauce, with mozzarella and new basil.
Surrounded by citrus gardens and offering fabulous perspectives of the Bay of Naples, the Hilton Sorrento Palace is well placed for exploring the incredible archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, as well as Naples itself and the beautiful Amalfi Coast. Or just enjoy the expansive pool and on-site restaurants.
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