Tony Loeb

🍰 "Maritozzo Day" will be celebrated on Thursday, October 3, at the Galleria Iginio Massari di Firenze, located at via de’ Vecchietti 3-5. The event highlights the beloved traditional Italian sweet, the maritozzo, with a twist by Master Iginio Massari and family. The experience allows participants to customize their maritozzi with expert patissiers. Time slots available are 10:30-11:30, 11:30-12:30, 16:30-17:30, 17:30-18:30, 18:30-19:30. Limited spots; reservations required via email maritozzoday@iginiomassari.it.

🍷 Distilleria Petrone in Italy pioneers underwater aging for liquor, starting in 2021 with Elixir Falernum and recently submerging 450 Limoncello bottles on September 25 near Castel dell'Ovo, Naples. The University of Naples collaborates scientifically, with results expected in December. The project involves ArcheoClub d'Italia and youngsters from Area Penale of Naples, gaining diving skills and scholarships for future job opportunities.

🍕 Elementi Cocktail & Pizza in Barberino del Mugello won the special prize for Best Cocktail Pairing from the prestigious "Pizzerie d’Italia 2025" guide by Gambero Rosso during a ceremony in Naples. Opened in 2019, with a recent expansion to Prato, it retains the "Due Spicchi" recognition. Owners include Tommaso Sarti, Domenico Varone, Lorenzo Gironi, Benedetta Berti, Fabio Buccino, and Francesco Giuntini. Elementi is also listed among Italy's best cocktail bars by Blue Blazer.

🍺 Hopstuni beer fest, a craft beer celebration, runs from September 27 to 29, 2024, at Sandro Pertini Municipal Park in Ostuni (BR), aiming to promote craft beer diversity and culture. The event features workshops, live music, DJ sets, street performers, a bikers' gathering, and a crafts market. Highlights include Danilo Pronat & FPS, Din Jay, Rekkiabilly, Misspia, Fanfarròni, Khris & Damien Band, and Giovanni Pacifico aka Fordek. Organized by CheficoLab and Bellinfusto pub, with local craft breweries participating, the fest also offers a variety of food options. Workshops by Slow Food Piana degli Ulivi require a small participation fee. Contact CheFicoLab at (+39) 3292664049 or cheficob@gmail.com for information.

🍽 Furore Grand Hotel hosts a four-hands dinner featuring chefs Enrico Bartolini and Vincenzo Russo on September 28, starting at 8 PM. The exclusive event, "Nel Bluh Dipinto di Blu," offers a unique gastronomic experience with breathtaking views of the Amalfi Coast. The evening includes various dining areas, a Signature Cocktail "À la lune," and a dessert carousel by the infinity pool. Dinner costs €250 per person, with wine pairing options from €80. Bookings can be made at info@furoregrandhotel.com or 08993573.