It really is a great moment for pizza al taglio in Bologna. With “pizza by the slice” I mean both “pizza alla pala ” and “pizza in teglia“: they are not quite the same thing in terms of the oven they’re cooked in, details on the shape and leavening time, but ther are also many … More Top 5 pizza al taglio in Bologna
It’s that time of the year: it’s cold, it rains a lot, the body is adjusting to more hours of dark and that need for something soothing and sweet and dense and comforting is inevitable. You crave chocolate. And rightly so. It’s natural in autumn and it’s almost a moral duty while preparing oneself for … More It’s chocolate season! Discover the top five choco shops in Bologna
Yes, Bologna has become a touristic destination, with all the consequent increase in costs, and yes, life can sometimes be a bit pricey here, especially for students. Nevertheless, we are still in Italy, which means tons of artistic and architectonic beauty literally thrown at you at no cost, and with a little bit of research … More A FREE day in Bologna: 5 things you can do (and have) at zero cost
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
Bologna isn’t just about food. Locals like to read, for example, quite a lot. And luckily there’s quite a wide choice of independent bookshops where you can lose yourself among the written word and a sincere passion for the job of bookseller. Here’s my favorite five. Modo, Via Mascarella, Proudly amidst the buzz of night-loving … More Top 5 independent bookshops
It is that perfect season of the year when you would like to spend all of your time outside, savoring the first sun, the air still fresh, the smile on people’s faces. Let’s say it: the atmosphere is mellow, the vibe is nice and happy. So, shiny happy people, since we are in a Country … More Aperitivo en plein air: 5 urban locations with a view
Bologna is a great place for hanging out, having a taste of La dolce vita, enjoying some delicious food and socializing. But, as you might have noticed, things get more difficult when it’s time to work. Especially if you are, like me, a freelancer with no office and plenty of stuff to do from your … More Five locations for digital nomads in Bologna
«I visited Disneyland and Disneyworld and wasn’t snobbish about it, unlike most fellow Italians». This declaration from FICO’s (and Eataly’s) founder Oscar Farinetti, at the press preview of its new brainchild on a gloomy november morning, tells a lot about the style and spirit of this massive theme park on the outskirts of Bologna. Just … More Cool or not? Five reasons to visit FICO Eatalyworld
All of a sudden Bologna became popular. Vogue wrote about it. The New York Times wrote about it. So did The Guardian and the BBC. Ryanair added some flights to and from most European capitals and there you go: now everyone likes to post about their last weekend in the Red, the Fat and the … More 5 reasons why Bologna becoming a tourists’ destination is good news
Once upon a time, there was only one “pizza al taglio” in Bologna, Altero. It had one little crowded shop in via Indipendenza, and it made non locals rise a perplexed eyebrow. I’ll get back to it later, but let just say it’s quite a “northern” version of pizza, something my Roman parents woudn’t even … More Top 5 sliced pizza in Bologna
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