The eastern coast of Sicily is home to the island’s second-largest city Catania, known enigmatically as “the black city”. The color of its buildings, covered in the inky hues of volcanic ash, is testament to the ever-present threat of Mount Etna. Yet, despite the repeated destruction wrought by the volatile mountain, the city has risen […]
You’d never expect from his kind eyes and easygoing demeanor that he’s one of the most renowned pastry chefs in the world. Even if you don’t recognize the name Corrado Assenza (though you will if you watched Chef’s Table Pastry; he’s the star of Episode 2), you’ve absolutely heard of that bakery in Sicily. Caffè […]
“It’s funny how there never seems to be anyone around.”
“Something sweet is an understatement.”
“Crowds spilled out into the street below my balcony–the Sicilian’s answer to an orderly queue–and plates piled with pasta emerged constantly as if off a conveyor belt.”
There was no shortage of brilliance in Mike White’s supremely popular second season of The White Lotus, from the complex characters, epic outfits and iconic one-liners to the dark chaos that unfolds. But for die-hard Italophiles, it was all the more fabulous for being set in Sicily. Fiery, mysterious, multi-faceted and largely misunderstood, Sicily is […]
“I think the sweetest tooth in the whole of Italy is to be found in Sicily.” –Giorgio Locatelli, Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur
“Wonderful is the atmosphere among the stalls: reminiscent of an unspoiled, almost surreal Catania full of traditions.”
“The feeling of these buildings comes from the architectural style–the very fussy and flamboyant Baroque.”
“A city of abundance: many people, much to do, much to see, many stories to hear and an overwhelming feeling of being part of an important part of Italian history.”
“Here, the places where locals head for exceptional street food (usually fried and greasy, in the best way) and comforting, local cuisine.”
“’Do you know how capers get their roots into the rocks?’ Salvatore asks us cheekily, and I look back blankly.”
“I don’t know if it was the volcanic energy, the sea air, the vivid colours, the heavenly flavoursome food, or just the remoteness of being on an island, but Salina made me feel calm, free and joyful”
“Here, a thousand meters above sea level, ringed by the serene mountains, the commotion of Cefalù felt worlds away”
