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THE SUBLIME AND THE HORRID
A politically incorrect blog about travel, diving, art, photography, food, books and other things that make life wonderful (or terrible). Cool photos, some bad videos and a lot of presumptuous and inconclusive words.
Where (not) to eat street food in Istanbul: the balık ekmek stalls in Eminönü.
A Balık ekmek in Eminönü (Istanbul): a simple, popular fish sandwich, a lively atmosphere on the Golden Horn, and an authentic taste of everyday Istanbul.
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Dec 27, 20252 min read
Eat like the locals in Florence: Florentine lampredotto
Discover Florentine lampredotto: the best street food in Florence — a traditional sandwich rich in history, bold flavors, and true local authenticity.
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Dec 24, 20253 min read
Street food in Istanbul: Güneş Kokoreç
Do you have the courage to eat kokoreç?
Because if you do, a whole new world will open up — so what will you choose?
Red pill or blue pill?
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Dec 20, 20253 min read
Where to eat in Istanbul: Sultanahmet Köftecisi — the Lamb of God, butchered and cooked to perfection just steps from Hagia Sophia.
Eat like the locals in Istanbul: Sultanahmet Köftecisi — lamb morsels, meatballs, and nothing else.
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Dec 17, 20253 min read
Grand Central Oyster Bar, New York
Grand Central Oyster Bar, New York, una delusione; un locale che vive sugli allori e su una posizione di grande prestigio
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Dec 10, 20252 min read
Where to eat seafood in New York: Fulton Fish Bar – Pier 17
Where to eat raw seafood in New York: The Fulton Fish Bar at Pier 17 in Manhattan — top quality at a surprisingly reasonable price.
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Dec 6, 20254 min read
Where to eat authentic Chinese cuisine in New York: Uluh.
Where to eat authentic Chinese cuisine in New York: Uluh Restaurant.
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Dec 3, 20253 min read
Where to eat in Naples. L'Ebbrezza di Teonilla
Ristorante fine dining a Napoli: l'Ebbrezza di Teonilla. Grande professionalità, materie prime eccellenti per una serata piacevolissima.
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Nov 26, 20253 min read
Where to eat ethnic Cuisine in Bologna: Fratelli Vietnam
Ethnic cuisine in Bologna: Fratelli Vietnam, a solid Vietnamese eatery
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Nov 22, 20252 min read
Where to eat in Naples. Ode to the Sfogliatella: the edible baroque masterpiece God forgot to patent
Ode to the Neapolitan Sfogliatella: the edible baroque that defies logic, elegance, and dieting. A sharp, witty tale of crumbs, butter, and Neapolitan divinity.
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Nov 8, 20252 min read
The best ice cream (gelato) shops in Bologna
A semi-serious political review of the best gelato shops in Bologna, Italy’s undisputed queen of woke.
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Nov 1, 20255 min read
Where to Eat in Florence (Even If It’s Not for the Food): the Caffè delle Oblate
Where to Eat in Florence: the Caffè delle Oblate, Not for the Food but for the View
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Sep 10, 20252 min read
Roman food: What to Order (and Understand) When Visiting Rome
Eat like the locals in Rome. Worried you might feel a bit lost when facing the menu of a typical Roman trattoria? Let me take you by the hand and guide you through what to eat in Rome.
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Jun 29, 20254 min read
Restaurants in Bologna. All'Osteria Bottega: The Temple of Traditional Bolognese Cuisine
Eat like the locals in Bologna: All’Osteria Bottega: the unsurpassed, unrivaled, superlative temple of traditional Bolognese cuisine.
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Jun 21, 20254 min read
Restaurants in Venice. Le Antiche Carampane: eat like the locals in venice.
Review of Trattoria Le Antiche Carampane in Venice — a stronghold of authentic lagoon cuisine.
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Jun 5, 20255 min read
Seafood restaurants in Rimini. Fine dining. Trattoria Da Lucio.
Trattoria Da Lucio, Rimini. Cucina fine dining e pesce dry aged. Uno spettacolo.
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May 28, 20253 min read
Restaurants in Chinatown, Manhattan: House of Joy. Like 'Big Trouble in Little China'—but with dim sum instead of demons.
Dove mangiare a Manhattan. House of Joy: una macchina bellica della ristorazione cantonese. Dim sum, baozi, mochi. Qualità sopraffina al minor prezzo immaginabile.
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May 1, 20256 min read
Japanese Knives in Tokyo: A Journey Through the Blades of Kappabashi and Tsukiji
A Complete Guide to Buying a Handcrafted Japanese Knife: Types, Materials, Selection, and Care
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Apr 14, 20259 min read
Restaurants in Cozumel. Kondesa: A Sensory Journey through Jungle and High-End Mexican Cuisine
Kondesa: An Upscale Restaurant in Cozumel to Explore the Flavors of Maya Cuisine
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Apr 7, 20254 min read
Restaurants in Bologna: Parlor
Parlor Restaurant in Bologna, a reliable and well-established choice for a business lunch, a romantic dinner, or an aperitif.
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Mar 18, 20254 min read
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