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🍕 Francesco Capece and Mario Ventura have introduced "Confine" in Milan, aiming to redefine pizza by integrating fine dining techniques. The menu includes unique dishes like "Salerno Milano" and "Agnello Atto I," focusing on culinary narratives rather than traditional pizzas. The wine selection features an extensive Champagne range. Located in Piazza Cardinal Massaia, Milan, "Confine" is positioned as a bridge between high-end dining and pizza, attracting diverse clientele.

🍷 Il 1° novembre, "Spirito Autoctono – La Guida" di Trenta Editore ha presentato oltre 900 etichette e 200 produttori italiani di distillati. Piemonte domina con maggiori Ampolle d'Oro e prodotti a 4 stelle; Lombardia eccelle nei gin, con 28 varietà. La selezione 2026 di Bere Bene a Tavola evidenzia 251 locali, con 69 Ampolle per l'eccellenza. La guida esplora anche il turismo con percorsi e distillerie visitabili.

🍕 World Best Homemade Pizza, part of the 33rd Pizza World Championship, will be held from April 14-16 at PalaVerdi, Parma. For the second year, amateur pizza makers are spotlighted, reflecting the increasing home pizza-making trend. In Italy, 40% of families make pizza at home, 27% of consumed pizzas are homemade, and 65% of Italians eat pizza weekly. Registration for non-professional pizza makers is open at campionatomondialedellapizza.it.

🥛 Natale in Italia? 3B Latte, caseificio bergamasco di Brignano Gera d'Adda, fondato 70 anni fa, offre una selezione di formaggi di capra per le festività. Prodotti come il Camembert di Capra, Robiolina, Caprino, e Ricottina aggiungono sapore e versatilità ai piatti tradizionali. Con un fatturato 2024 di oltre 40 milioni di euro, 18% delle vendite proviene dall'estero. Perfetti per sorprendere i palati più esigenti!

🍅 Euroservice Catering, led by Francesco and Raffaele Savarise, won two "Top Italian Food" 2026 awards in Rome for their "L'Oro del Vesuvio" peeled tomato and yellow tomato purée from Monte Somma. The peeled tomato won for the third consecutive year, while the purée secured its second consecutive recognition. Products are hand-harvested in August in South Italy, using traditional methods. The company, founded in 1997, also promotes quality through the "Eccellenza Nella Pizza" association.

🍝 Chef Antonello Sardi presents a festive dish at Serrae Villa Fiesole (1 Michelin star) in the FH55 Hotel Villa Fiesole. The dish features Spaghetti Gentile di Gragnano, 300g calamaretti spillo, 100g sea lettuce, 200g cannellini beans, and 2 marinated broccoli. It includes Parmigiano Reggiano aged 24 months and extra virgin olive oil. Spaghetti is cooked 3 minutes short of full time, then sautéed with ingredients for a balanced flavor profile that highlights land and sea contrasts.

🛳 Msc Crociere, led by VP Leonardo Massa, marked 2025 as pivotal in Italy with stable offerings and improved profitability despite fragmented demand. 2026 will see controlled growth with Msc World America and Msc World Asia expanding operations. New offerings include Alaska cruises from May 2026 with Msc Poesia and year-round Dominican Republic positioning from winter 2026-27. The Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Emirates, and the U.S. markets remain central, with expansion plans for new World and Frontier class ships.