As the Italian proverb goes, “A tavola non s’invecchia” (At the table, one does not grow old). It’s a reminder about the important things in life: slowing down, taking the time to be with family and friends, appreciating what is before you and allowing the pleasures of good food, wine and company to suspend the …
A traditional Italian dinner party is all about sharing food, wine and conversation around the table, with family and friends. On April 12, Dolce hosted the first of a series of intimate dinners in the spirit of this Italian tradition, inviting guests to “come for the food and stay for the friends”. Chef Massimo Bruno, …
While it’s more common to think about pairing food with wine, recent interest in pairing food with spirits has brought Cognac into the limelight. The idea of combining food with wine to enhance the dining experience is not a new concept. We know that the ancient Greeks dipped their bread in wine, and that the …
The new trend in post-COVID travel centres around small group experiences, remote outdoor destinations, and wellness in the form of spirituality. I’ve never been one to take risks, I’ve never practised or been drawn to meditation, and the extent of any trekking I have ever done is leisurely walks in the ravines near my home. …
