FREEDOM, WIND, SPEED… WHILE RIDING A LEGEND

What is a common dream for thousand of Americans?
Become a centaur and ride a roaring Harley Davidson, synonymous with power, independence and freedom ‘. Thousands of motorized tribes meet regularly in bikeweeks, gigantic rallies really epic proportions.

Here my article published in Italian Magazine ESTETIC. In english and in Italian.
It’s all about the legendary Harley Davidson and those amazing  Bikers Weeks all over the world.
Enjoy the ride!

HARLEY 1 BIKEWEEKS
The event starts at Daytona, Florida with the beach that rumbles of thunder chrome. Ten days of races and parties with more ‘than 500,000 admissions. Located in Laughlin, Nevada, it darts through the Grand Canyon and the legendary Route 66, while in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the bikes can devour a beach 100 kilometers. A meta ‘June Laconia, New Hampshire gathers more’ than 400,000 bikers. August live a hot event in Sturgis, South Dakota. From ‘September 8 to 13 meet at Lake Faak in Austria, for a gathering involving more than 70,000 admissions. After the summer the tribe trasmigano in New Orleans and Las Vegas, to return to Daytona for Biketoberfest crowded meta ‘in October.

IL SOGNO DI MIGLIAIA DI AMERICANI?
Trasformarsi in centauro e cavalcare una ruggente Harley Davidson, sinonimo di potere, indipendenza e liberta’. Migliaia di tribu motorizzate si riuniscono periodicamente nei bikeweeks, giganteschi raduni dalle proporzioni davvero epiche.
La kermesse parte da Daytona, Florida con la spiaggia che rimbomba di tuoni cromati. Dieci giorni di corse e feste con piu’ di 500,000 presenze. A Laughlin, Nevada, si scorazza nel Gran Canyon e nella mitica Route 66, mentre a Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, le moto possono divorare una spiaggia di 100 kilometri. A meta’ giugno Laconia, New Hampshire raduna piu’ di 400,000 bikers. Agosto vive un caldissimo appuntamento a Sturgis, South Dakota.
Controbatte l’Europa. Dall’ 8 al 13 Settembre appuntamento al Lago Faak in Austria, per un raduno che prevede oltre 70.000 presenze.
Dopo l’estate le tribu trasmigano a New Orleans e Las Vegas, fino al ritorno a Daytona per l’affollatissimo Biketoberfest di meta’ Ottobre.
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NEW YORK: The HD paradise!
Fans around the world find the top of the production shops Harley-Davidson of NYC, located in Long Island and Chinatown. (Nycharleydavidson.com) In a galactic space you can find models more ‘recent, used, clothing, accessories and even a bar to make new friends, while in rinonati shops pharmacies Kiehl’s (kiehls.com) exhibits HD Vintage and buy specific products to defend against threats of air, sun and wind.
NEW YORK: I PARADISI HD
Gli appassionati di tutto il mondo trovano il top della produzione nei negozi Harley-Davidson of NYC, situati a Long Island e Chinatown. (nycharleydavidson.com) In uno spazio galattico si possono trovare i modelli piu’ recenti, l’usato, abbigliamento, accessori e perfino un bar per fare nuove amicizie, mentre nei rinonati negozi della farmacie Kiehl’s (kiehls.com) si possono ammirare HD vintage e acquistare prodotti ad hoc per difendersi dalle minacce dell’aria, del sole e del vento.TENDER REBELS
It seems that the bikers, often identified as bad boys, you are reassured, combine less trouble and spend more ‘. Statistics show that, in a gathering important, taxes on sales exceed $ 16 million and accumulate 700 tons of garbage. Declining fines, arrests, traffic violations and … marriages. Yet the sites employees ensure that the bikers’ more ‘hard’ are in reality ‘of romantics looking for soul mate, not surprisingly bikerkiss.com promotes meetings and kisses between bikers, of course, riding a’ flaming Harley.

Ready to ride?

laconiamcweek.com
sturgismotorcyclerally.com
daytonabeach.com/biketoberfest
lightningcustoms.com
officialbikeweek.com
bikersusa.com

TENERI RIBELLI
Pare che i bikers, spesso identificati come bad boys, si siano tranquillizzati, combinino meno guai e spendano di piu’. Statistiche dicono che, in un raduno importante, le tasse sulle vendite superino i 16 milioni di dollari e che si accumulino 700 tonnellate di spazzatura. In calo le multe, gli arresti, le violazioni del traffico e…i matrimoni. Eppure i siti addetti assicurano che i bikers“piu’ duri” siano in realta’ dei romanticoni in cerca dell’anima gemella, non a caso bikerkiss.com promuove incontri e baci tra bikers, naturalmente a cavallo di un’ infuocata Harley.

MILAN EXPO 2015. DISCOVERING POLAND, CITIES AND FOOD

DISCOVER POLAND AND ITS MAGNIFICENT CITIES!  Milan, EXPO 2015 padiglione polka
It will be a great occasion to  get closer to Poland through a series of events held within the exhibition hall, the area in front and inside the city area. In the Poland Pavilion, you will find interactive installations and video themes, broken down by regions, creating an interesting virtual journey of the country: the Malopolska region, with 14 UNESCO sites, the magnificent city of  Krakow, pol horse  copy copy the Podlasie region, an area of ​​wilderness, great traditions, multiculturalism and numerous paths for cycling; the Lower Silesia region from the rich and varied landscape with ancient cities, prestigious spas and the city of  Wrocław, which in 2016 will be the European Capital of Culture;In addition to that you will discover cities of the Baltic Sea, amber; the capital Warsaw, UNESCO World Heritage town, exuberant, lively and full of life, with a cultural offer so rich that it boasts 28 theaters, 35 museums and 60 art galleries;pol war Finally Lublin, hosting the early famous Carnival of Acrobats. During the week it will be also presented the  Greenvelo Project,  the longest cycle path in Poland that crosses five regions of the territory east of the country. One of the attractions of the Pavilion is its magical garden. The winning design relates to one of Poland’s top agricultural exports – apples. Piotr Musiałowski, leading the architectural team, during the conceptualization of the Pavilion, sought to create a symbolic maze, with a magical garden as its focal point – a Polish orchard, full of apple trees. The hidden garden becomes a resting place on the other side of the mirror. An apple orchard reflected in infinite space is clearly associated with the Polish agriculturepolOhhhh I forgot about polish food ! Poland offers a culinary paradise that deserves  to be discover and tastefully experimented!

A drink next to Gaga? A sexy snack close to a top model? A hot guy cruising you?

High rollers and celebs make their way to the private tables on the mezzanine level for a late-night meal and bottle service
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One-of-a-kind mix of club luxury and exclusive tongue-in-cheek counterculture craziness.
An intense, anything-goes, high-octane performance featuring everything from acrobats and magicians to erotic go-go dancers and obscene burlesque acts.
the-boxThe Box is a titillating experience that is definitely not for the closed-minded or faint of heart
www.theboxnyc.com

 

Love Italian ceramics? Check Savona, Liguria

Savona, the fascinating Italian city located in the Liguria region, has a new gem of art and culture in the heart of its historic district: the brand new Museo della Ceramica (Ceramics Museum).
www.museodellaceramica.savona.it Museo Ceramica 3Located in a magnificent 15th-century Palazzo, the collection boasts about a thousand of Ligurian ceramics from the 15th century to the contemporary period. Not to be missed!
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CAN’T WAIT TO GET…INTO THE WOODS

POSTER-“Into the Woods” is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella (Anna Kendrick), Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford), the Wolfe ( Johnny Deep)Jack and the Beanstalk (Daniel Huttlestone), and Rapunzel (MacKenzie Mauzy) – all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife (James Corden & Emily Blunt), their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch (Meryl Streep) who has put a curse on them. Rob Marshall, the talented filmmaker behind the Academy Award®-winning musical “Chicago” and Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” helms the film, which is based on the Tony®-winning original musical by James Lapine, who also penned the screenplay, and legendary composer Stephen Sondheim, who provides the music and lyrics. Produced by Marshall, John DeLuca, “Wicked” producer Marc Platt and Callum McDougall, “Into the Woods” hits theaters December 25, 2014.”
CHECK THE TRAILER AND MORE
http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Extensive-New-INTO-THE-WOODS-Opening-Sequence-Clip-Behind-The-Scenes-Featurette-20141203

THE MOST EXPENSIVE BURGERS IN THE WORLD

BURGERMANIA!!!!Serendipity 3 $295 Hamburger
Chef Joe Calderone for Serendipity 3 in New York created its Burger Extravagant, featured in the Guinness Book of Records as the most ‘expensive in the world’. It ‘a mix of Japanese Waygu meat, butter with 10 herbs, truffles, golden leaves, quail egg, a touch of caviar and Paramount cheddar cheese. The whole thing comes equipped with a toothpick in gold and diamonds. The price? $ 295 and must be ordered 48 hours in advance.www.serendipity3.com
Troppo caro? Al DB Bistro Moderne del celebre chef Daniel Boulud, viene servito in versione royal con una composta di pomodori che sostituisce il banale ketchup, mentre dal piatto strizza l’occhio una peccaminosa farcitura di foie gras impreziosita da tartufo nero. “solo” ….140 dollari. www.dbbistro.com/nycDB burger farcito di foie gras Foto di Cesare Zucca copy

Looking for something cheper?
Celebrity chef Daniel Boulud’s DB Bistro Moderne   created the “royal version” of a burger., where a compote of tomato ketchup replaces the trivial, while the flat winks a sinful topping of foie gras embellished with black truffle. “only” $ 140.

 

 

ITALY? ABRUZZO? ANDIAMO!

I Found an exquisite hotel in  Santo Stefano Di Sessanio, Abruzzo, Italy
its name is Sextantio Albergo Diffuso, a smattering of hotel rooms spread throughout a preserved medieval village nestled in the Abruzzo region of Italy.ImageProxy.mvcThe local farms have ancient Mediterranean varieties of spelt, lentils, and garbanzo beans growing on the rolling hills in much the same way they did over 3,000 years ago. Recipes going back generations are used in the hotel’s kitchen to serve up traditional Abbruzzese dishes in the private dining room.  camera-matrimoniale-albergo-diffuso-300x198

A stay here is an experience like no other. From the artisanal cheeses to the handmade soaps to the local tailors, this hotel encompasses everything the slow movement has come to represent.

www.designhotels.com/sextantio-albergo-diffuso

September vacation? Cous Cous Lovers? Your destination is San Vito Lo Capo, Sicily

SAM_4434 copyIn the enchanted land of Sicily, there  is a beautiful village by the blue sea :
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Every year San Vito hosts a huge culinary competition featuring great cous cous dishes from all over the world. SAM_4358 copy
This year France, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Senegal, Tunisia, USA were dueling for the Cous Cous Awards.
Italy’s Chefs Andrea Provenzani e Giuseppe Salmeri won big time, and their recipe “my Sicily” got awarded twice by the popular and the technical jury.

The winner dish: amberjack, onions, Marsala, fennel pesto, pistachio and lemon, almond milk and coffee powder.

The winner: amberjack, onions, Marsala, fennel pesto, pistachio and lemon, almond milk and coffee powder.

 
The Award for the most original dish went to French Chef Marion Roger with Chiara Cilio who created an amazing verbena ice cream topped with a bittersweet cous cous.

A french "delicatesse": verbena ice cream with bittersweet couscous topping

A french “delicatesse”: verbena ice cream with bittersweet couscous topping. Awarded as most original

 

 

 

 

 

The best presentation award went to Ivory Coast native Abibata Konate, known as Mama Africa. who runs a small inn in Palermo. Her plate was throwing a message   of peace and integration, and showing a black hand and a red heart.

Mama Africa with best presentation winner dish

Mama Africa with best presentation winner dish

The feast continues all around the town.SAM_4408 copyFrom morning till late night, You can find everywhere traditional dishes, Sicilian pottery, local products, original handcrafts, great fish specialties and of course delicious cous cous. a lot of it, cooked by dozen of street vendors. SAM_4398 copy

 

The Rite of Tea in Venice

oriental ba 2A tea from Nepal? or from Africa? A tea flavored with jasmine? or mixed with toasted rice and corn blown down to the rare white tea: the Nepal Himalaya Shangri-La ?
From
October to March, from 15.30 to 17.30, the Oriental Bar at Metropole Hotel opens its doors to the city proposing the celebration of tea with established
collaboration of Dammann Frères French Tea House since 1825.
An indispensable opportunity to meet in a place where you can savor the atmosphere enveloping a tea mixture can become a valuable emotionoriental bar