Luciana Squadrilli
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Food and travel writer born in Naples and based in Rome, Luciana Squadrilli loves to discover her own country's hidden treasures, as well as the rest of the world. She worked for several years at Gambero Rosso, one of Italy's leading Food&Wine publishers, writing about food, restaurants and travel. Since 2020 she is Senior Editor at Food&Wine Italia ans she alsoworks as a free lance journalist, writer and food critic, contributing to several Italian and international guides, websites and magazines. Pizza and extra virgin olive oil are her favourite subjects but she is always keen to pack her bags to discover new places and flavours. She co-authored Marketing del Gusto, a marketing and communication handbook for the food business.
Articles by Luciana.Squadrilli
Thu, 02/08/2018 - 03:52
At carnival time, every joke counts. This is, more or less, the meaning of the popular Italian saying “a Carnevale ogni scherzo vale” which refers to…
Sat, 08/12/2017 - 13:22
Even though many foreign visitors (as well as Italians) still mistake it for Salento – the likewise beautiful area in Apulia region famous for its san…
Tue, 06/27/2017 - 06:00
If you’ve already visited Palermo, then you’ll probably know the city’s main attractions worth to be admired both on the outside and the inside: the m…
Tue, 05/16/2017 - 05:43
In many areas of Italy, tradition is as important as superstition and Italians are deeply devoted to their local rituals and habits. Some of these are…
Thu, 05/11/2017 - 08:40
Friuli Venezia Giulia is mostly famous for its outstanding wines – especially the whites. But the red and “orange” wines obtained with a prolonged mac…
Mon, 12/19/2016 - 16:56
Often overshadowed by the breathtaking splendor of Naples and by the enchanting beauty of the Amalfi coastline, Salerno is well worth a visit, too.
T…
Tue, 11/22/2016 - 05:12
Visiting Italy, and getting the chance to eat home-cooked food by sharing it with locals, is definitely the best way to get to know Italian cuisine. B…
Tue, 09/27/2016 - 02:16
Picturesque hamlets set in the middle of pristine valleys, an evocative patchwork of vineyards growing on gentle slopes or steep terraces, lovely coas…
Mon, 09/12/2016 - 05:49
Rome is an “all year round” destination and is considered an open air museum thanks to its many parks and other great outdoor venues and attractions,…
Thu, 08/04/2016 - 04:53
Set right on the slopes of the Eastern Hills of Friuli, on a picturesque ravine over the river Natisone, Cividale del Friuli is a cozy village still b…
Wed, 06/08/2016 - 18:21
Sannio's charms. Living la dolce vita between nature, relax and sweet bites
Ever heard about Sannio? Once upon a time, the historical region of South…
Thu, 04/28/2016 - 05:13
Do you think that traveling around Italy on a vegan (or vegetarian) diet is a difficult task? Yes it's true, Italians have a special penchant for meat…
Tue, 04/12/2016 - 17:22
Italian food is mostly famous – and highly appreciated – all over the world for its genuine flavors and the hearty regional recipes. Yet, the contempo…
Mon, 04/04/2016 - 07:48
An old Italian saying goes: “see Naples and then you die”, meaning that once you've seen the famous Southern Italian city you have seen all what is wo…
Tue, 02/16/2016 - 04:39
Italy is a magical country all on its own, but there are some special places that make it even more amazing. Enchanted gardens created by visionary ar…
Tue, 10/20/2015 - 02:19
Summer has finally come to an end, and the Italian countryside is ready to change its colors and shades. But fall won't be a quiet time in the country…