I hate gender stereotypes, but it’s a fact that every time I step into one of these lovely (see? The chosen adjective already tells a lot) places I can’t help noticing that the percentage of women is about 80%, at least. So, here are 5 cafes and bars and salons de thé where you can go to … More All the single ladies: 5 cafès loved by women in Bologna
I’m not a fan of gentrification and globalization and when it comes in the shape of food trends I’m not particularly excited. However, if following a food hype means enriching the city’s menu, then I’m all for it. In particular, vegan and vegetarian places, despite being a steadily growing trend in Bologna too, were in strong … More The gentle wave of vegan gourmets: Radici and Botanica Lab
I had promised some deep diving into the Christmas markets of Bologna and here I am, reporting for duty. This weekend was quite electric with the city completely invaded by people running to and from shops (to get those bloody presents) and, of course, walking through markets. The first I visited is the lovely The Garage … More Christmas Markets Porn #2. From antiques to urban cool
It was mid August the first time I eyed this little place in front of Sant’Orsola Hospital, just outside Porta San Vitale. I promised myself to go as soon as I came back from my holiday but since it’s so close to where I live I kept postponing. Back then they were still in the process of … More Sushi meets Sicily in Sicilyn
I must clearly be getting old, because this year I am kind of rejoiced by the little surge of Christmas markets that is taking over Bologna. It must be because they are quite small in size and graciously assembled (most of them), but I’m welcoming them so much that each of them will have its … More Christmas Market Porn. A French affair
So I’ll be busy all week end with an intensive yoga Teacher Training. But you, you really cannot miss Bilbolbul, this festival of comics books and graphic novels that takes Bologna by storm, and dive deep into this happy ocean of drawings, colors and parties. Just forget the old idea of comics as the main icon of slightly offensive nerds&geeks stereotypes. … More Ready, steady… BilBOlBul!
Wherever you look, lately, there’s a chance you’ll find some Frida Kahlo. Yes, this fall (and the upcoming winter too) Bologna gives a big warm embrace to the art and life of the Mexican painter/pop icon. It’s a feast of photos, pictures, videos and comics. Only yesterday, Vanna Vinci’s latest book Frida: operetta morale in fumetti was … More Frida feast: Bologna’s warm embrace to the Mexican art icon
Hurray! The openings season is back! That is, to me. See, when I was living in Milan it was just my weekly routine to be invited as a journalist to these things pompously known as “events”, that I’d rather label so-called-events. From art galleries to socks collections, from ridiculous designer’s clothing to the launch of … More From paria to RSVP. Or how I became a flaneur.
I’m rather lucky, as I happen to live near a street that is the best in town when it comes to vintage shopping. And this provoked quite a revolution in my shopping pattern, since I changed from skeptic to enthusiast in a handful of seasons and a few very happy sessions. So, if you are looking for … More Meet Via San Vitale, Bologna’s vintage street
Sorry summer lovers out there, but I love autumn. The air gets crispier, the mind hosts a whole lot of new projects and so does my town. Via del Pratello was bright and colorful on tuesday evening, with a new place officially opening that simultaneously greeted the new season and looked back at the last, warmer season. L’amo … More A fish bar, a paranza wrap and a mayor
Flaneur in Bologna 