WITH its Renaissance treasures and centuries-old stately palazzi, Florence is sometimes treated like a living museum rather than a vibrant city with contemporary culture. That myth is harder to sustain these days, thanks in part to Matteo Renzi, the city’s 35-year-old mayor, who was elected last year with promises to stir up the Tuscan capital. …
Month: July 2010
AFTERNOON ESCAPES, BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK
Get from the office to one of these hidden beaches in two hours or less: Hong Kong, New York, LA, San Francisco, Tokyo, Chicago and London. SEE FULL ARTICLE
A TASTE OF PIEDMONT, BON APPETIT
As the birthplace of Slow Food and home to some of the world’s most revered wines, this northern Italian region arguably has the country’s richest culinary scene. New hotels and restaurants in and around the capital city, Turin, are putting Piedmont in the spotlight. SEE FULL ARTICLE AT BONAPPETIT.COM
