On the lengthy winter afternoons, I especially long for that special time, you know, when you just curl up on the sofa with dim light, a book and some mellow music. I obviously have all of this at home, especially some pretty amazing books that are looking at me with disdain from shelves and tabletops, … More Ciao ciao Soho House, in Bologna we have Capire
In the lively evenings of Bologna’s university life, Via Mascarella stands out as one of the most vibrant streets, featuring attractions such as the small-scale multiplex cinema Odeon and landmarks of nightlife and culture like Modo bookshop and bar, Ortica, and Mustache, to name a few. However, during the day, it transforms into a much … More Long before Greta Gerwig, Barbie was celebrated by this hair salon in Bologna
It’s no mystery that I live very close to Piazza Aldrovandi and that this piazza that-isn’t-actually-a-piazza is one of my favorite spots to hang. I celebrated my last birthday at Ripasso, I love buying cute little plants at Verde Oliva and I begin (very early) these hot summer days with breakfast at Sartoria Gastronomica with … More Espresso, granita and aperitivo: the rebirth of Piazza Aldrovandi (with some “however”)
I have a very cool cousin from Rome who lives in Paris and works there as a journalist. She usually covers culture and politics but she recently wrote a piece for Le Monde that melted my heart. Said piece was dedicated to “maritozzi”, a very Roman delicacy that, as it turns out, is finally leaving … More Rejoice! Maritozzi have finally arrived in Bologna
It’s spring, no matter what colour our «Zone » is. And even though these are not simple times, there is still plenty of beauty around town. Especially now that new colours are blossoming here and there. So here’s a list of where to go (often for free and always with full permission) to get yourself a … More In bloom! Take a walk on these flowery hotspots in Bologna
It took me some time (you know, some errands here, a pandemics there) but I’m back. Just in time for giving away some tips on how to face this weird august in the city, with less tourists than the years before and more locals around because the economic consequences of the recent lockdown made it … More What to do in Bologna for free in august
In case you had forgotten, I don’t feed myself only with cinema and beauty. I also need gelato, which I rigorously eat only in the summer and sometimes as much as one a day. I am also a very selective gelato eater, so much so that I only go to a handful of trusted addresses … More Best Gelatos in Bologna, summer 2019
The most exciting week of the year – at least for cinephiles, romantics and people of good taste – is fast approaching. Il Cinema Ritrovato opens Saturday 22nd and is going to unravel its magic up until Sunday 30th. About 500 films from over 100 cinematheques will form the usual, sumptuous party of vintage cinema, … More Ten reasons why you really, really shouldn’t miss Il Cinema Ritrovato
Yes, believe it or not (ignore the stubborn rains: the forecast predicts 30 degrees by May 30th), summer is coming. And yes, the place to be is Le Serre dei Giardini Margherita. You already know that I find this place enchanting. What you don’t know but are about to discover is how rich is the … More Summer is (coming) at Le Serre
“No sugar, just stir”. If you’re familiar with Caffè Terzi, you probably heard this quite some times. Now I’m specifically talking both of the cafè and the coffee, most mostly the latter, that delicious specialty coffee with a secret recipe that has the same name of the venue and that is a sublime break in … More Spice hunting. The mystery of Caffè Terzi
Flaneur in Bologna 