Northern Italy
65 MILAN LIKE A LOCAL
Discovering Milan with
a local interior designer.66 ANATOMY OF A DISH
Risotto alla Milanese.68 WINE
The terrain, the climate,
and the food all influence
the wine of northern Italy.70 ASK MASSIMO
Dish dilemmas? A very
big name answers your
very small questions.73 FIVE OF A KIND
Melting cheeses perfect
for pizza, fondue or risotto.74 THE PIE ROAD
Torta pasqualina is the
bold Ligurian answer to
the pie, writes John Irving.78 THE OTHER LAKE
Italy’s largest lake, Garda,
may be less glamorous
than Como, but it has
a character all its own,
writes Joanna Savill.96 HIT FOR SIX
Six Project, a new hotspot
in Milan, combines a
bistro, a gallery and a
whole lot of pedigree,
writes Susan Muldowney.98 NORTHERN STYLE
Take inspiration from the
exuberance of the Cinque
Terre with vibrant florals
and retro polka-dots.Central Italy
104 ROME LIKE A LOCAL
Discovering Rome with
a local designer.106 ANATOMY OF A DISH
Vincisgrassi.108 WINE
Sangiovese is not the
only game in town.110 5 INTO 4 WILL GO
“No guts no glory”? Never
more than in Rome, Italy’s
ofal capital.112 WHEN IN ROME
Chef Fulvio Pierangelini
takes Kendall Hill hunting
and gathering in the
Eternal City.120 RENAISSANCE MAN
John Irving follows the
works of 15th-century
artist Piero della
Francesca through
some of central
Italy’s most romantic
landscapes.147 CENTRAL STYLE
When in Rome, go for
chic separates in classic
black and camel with
head-turning hits of red.Southern Italy
150 NAPLES LIKE A LOCAL
Discovering Naples with
a local photographer.152 ANATOMY OF A DISH
Cassata.153 WINE
Winemakers embracing
the local are reviving the
southern wine scene.158 NUOVO NAPLES
The mean streets of Elena
Ferrante’s Neapolitan
novels are an image
dispelled by the beauty of
the city and the energy
of its residents, writes
Paola Totaro.172 SOUTHERN STYLE
Take a cue from the
Capri clique, and opt
for sun-kissed tones,
golden accessories and
a yacht-ready glow.The
Italian
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