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"Thigh-high lemonade": from eighteenth-century eau-de-vie makers to the present.

Walking around Naples you will come across little kiosks intent on selling "explosive" drinks: we are talking about the famous "thigh-high lemonade...

DA Iolanda Longobardo
December 13, 2022
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Poppella's Snowflake: the dessert that conquered Naples.

Retrace the history of the bakery that gave birth to Poppella's famous Snowflake: a fluffy brioche that encloses a heart of fresh milk and...

Taralli sugna e pepe: a Neapolitan aperitif must-have

In Naples there is no aperitivo without taralli! Since as early as the 18th century they have conquered the palate of the entire city. Find out how they are prepared and where to...

The sfogliatella in all its forms: the curly, the shortbread and the Santa Rosa

Did you know that sfogliatella was born in a nunnery in the 1600s? Learn more about the origins of the symbol of Neapolitan pastry in the...

Tripe: the inevitable of Neapolitan street food

From a dish of the poor social class to an appreciated dish in Italian haute cuisine: discover the origins of tripe and the variations prepared throughout...

Codfish: a culinary journey from northern Europe to Italy

Codfish was imported from Flanders to Italy through travel and exploration. Learn more about this beloved dish throughout...

Sea Out

Discover with us the locations of the evocative Neapolitan drama Mare Fuori, set in the city of Naples but inspired by the island of...

Nativity art in Naples: the origins of the nativity scene and the history of San Gregorio Armeno

The nativity scene is an integral part of Naples' artistic and cultural heritage: discover its origins and evolution, from St. Francis to the present day...

The December 8 holiday and the legend of the double-faced Immaculata in Jesus Square

Who would not recognize the obelisk of the Immaculate Conception in Jesus Square? Perhaps not everyone, though, knows the legend about the statue of Our Lady atop the...