Redazione

📸 Grand Hotel Parker's hosts "La Dolce Vita" exhibition from December 11, 2025, to January 7, 2026, in Naples' Sala degli Specchi. Celebrating Italy's 1950s-60s cultural renaissance, it features private collections by Mario Iossa, Claudio Lancellotti, and Michelangelo Iossa. Highlights include Compasso d'Oro-winning designs like the 1965 Grillo phone and 1954 Zerowatt fan. Expect iconic items like Olivetti typewriters, a Vespa, and Federico Fellini tributes, capturing Italy's post-war elegance and creative spirit.

🥗 According to Bonduelle's "Appunti & Spunti" survey, 81.5% of Italians regularly choose bagged salad, with 82.4% of women and 77.4% of men consuming it. 61% eat it multiple times per week, and 89% at least once weekly. Bonduelle launched the "Squisita" limited edition mix for holiday feasts, combining lollo, radicchio, and carrots. Popular salads include crunchy varieties like iceberg and lettuce, with 43% prioritizing variety and crunch when choosing salads.

🍴 Hotel Diana in Rome revitalizes its offerings for the 2025 holiday season, featuring the reopening of the Diana Cocktail Bar post-pandemic. The bar, redesigned with red and taupe tones, operates from 12:00 to 18:00 with an all-day menu and transforms after 18:00 for gourmet aperitifs by bartender Gianluca Storchi. Chefs Alessandro Pinca and Umberto Vezzoli introduce a festive menu blending local and international flavors, aiming to enhance the hotel's culinary appeal to external guests.

🥛 Président launched a new marketing campaign featuring their flagship product, Brie Président, with renowned Michelin-starred chef Giorgio Locatelli, known for MasterChef Italia. Starting December 11th and running through February, a 20-second spot airs on Sky. It highlights personal rituals, with Locatelli savoring Brie Président. Digital content includes his tips, like letting Brie rest for 30 minutes before eating. Président aims to elevate Brie to a daily ritual full of authentic memories and emotions.

🍯 TuttoCapsule and Galup, a historic brand from Piedmont since 1922, have collaborated to create two festive soluble beverages: Panettone and Pandoro. These exclusive drinks come in red-branded capsules compatible with Nespresso®, A Modo Mio®, and Dolce Gusto® systems. Each package contains 16 capsules. Available at TuttoCapsule stores, Galup’s new store in Turin, and their historic Pinerolo location, these beverages offer a year-round indulgence beyond the festive season.

🍺 A Parma's San Paolo, the Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP showcased versatility at ItaliaSquisita's Book Party. Guests enjoyed a cultural evening featuring a Giacomo Balla exhibition, cocktails by Riccardo Riva and Alice Camellini, and Michelin-starred dishes by Massimo Spigaroli and Lorenzo Chierici. The event highlighted balsamic vinegar's role in Italian aperitivo culture and its future in contemporary mixology and festive gatherings. The Consorzio aims to promote balsamic vinegar's creative and elegant applications in new contexts.