Contemporary art may be the last thing that comes to mind when you think of Rome, but gallerist Paulina Bebecka is out to change that.  In this episode, gallerist and director-at-large of the famed Postmasters Gallery, Bebecka joins Erica to talk contemporary art, NFTs, Rome and Italy.   For show notes and more visit https://ciaobella.co/podcast Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER  @moscerina

Contemporary art may be the last thing that comes to mind when you think of Rome, but gallerist Paulina Bebecka is out to change that.  In this episode, gallerist and director-at-large of the famed Postmasters Gallery, Bebecka joins Erica to talk contemporary art, NFTs, Rome and Italy.   For show notes and more visit <a href="https://ciaobella.co/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ciaobella.co/podcast</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER  @moscerina</a>

Contemporary Art in Rome

Chef Nicola Fanetti

Erica steps out of Italy and into BRACE, chef Nicola Fanetti's Copenhagen restaurant, where Fanetti shares the similarities between Lombardi country culture and the New Nordic vibes.   For show notes and more visit https://ciaobella.co/podcast Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER  @moscerina

Erica steps out of Italy and into BRACE, chef Nicola Fanetti's Copenhagen restaurant, where Fanetti shares the similarities between Lombardi country culture and the New Nordic vibes.   For show notes and more visit <a href="https://ciaobella.co/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ciaobella.co/podcast</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER  @moscerina</a>

BRACE yourself with Chef Nicola Fanetti

Joann Tan

Milan is magical everywhere you walk thanks to Joann Tan, installation artist who has been creating wondrous worlds in the city's most iconic windows for more than two decades. Meet the incredible artist capitvating the sidewalks and showrooms of Italy's fashion capital.   For show notes and more visit https://ciaobella.co/podcast Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER  @moscerina

Milan is magical everywhere you walk thanks to Joann Tan, installation artist who has been creating wondrous worlds in the city's most iconic windows for more than two decades. Meet the incredible artist capitvating the sidewalks and showrooms of Italy's fashion capital.   For show notes and more visit <a href="https://ciaobella.co/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ciaobella.co/podcast</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER  @moscerina</a>

Magic in Milan with Joann Tan

Lorenzo Lisi

Lorenzo Lisi dreams in cabernet and pinot noir. Known as the man behind PierLuigi, one of Rome's top restaurants, Lisi is also putting his guests to bed with bottles, vineyards and winemakers  and an enviable wine list at his boutique Hotel dei Ricci. Open your favorite appellation with Erica and Lorenzo.   For show notes and more visit https://ciaobella.co/podcast Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER  @moscerina

Lorenzo Lisi dreams in cabernet and pinot noir. Known as the man behind PierLuigi, one of Rome's top restaurants, Lisi is also putting his guests to bed with bottles, vineyards and winemakers  and an enviable wine list at his boutique Hotel dei Ricci. Open your favorite appellation with Erica and Lorenzo.   For show notes and more visit <a href="https://ciaobella.co/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ciaobella.co/podcast</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER  @moscerina</a>

Lorenzo Lisi Dreams In Cabernet

Extra virgin olive oil is a dime a dozen in Tuscany, right? Think again. Quality EVOO is far more than olive harvests and press. It's all about prestige and no one does it better than Frescobaldi, Tuscany's  heritage wine making family with a fiefdom of olive groves all over the region. 30th generation Matteo Frescobaldi joins Erica for a little history and olive oil making.   For show notes and more visit https://ciaobella.co/podcast Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER  @moscerina

Extra virgin olive oil is a dime a dozen in Tuscany, right? Think again. Quality EVOO is far more than olive harvests and press. It's all about prestige and no one does it better than Frescobaldi, Tuscany's  heritage wine making family with a fiefdom of olive groves all over the region. 30th generation Matteo Frescobaldi joins Erica for a little history and olive oil making.   For show notes and more visit <a href="https://ciaobella.co/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ciaobella.co/podcast</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER  @moscerina</a>

Laudemio, Frescobaldi's Prestige Olive Oil

Chef Valentino Cassanelli

Passion, creativity and adventure are the key ingredients for Valentino Cassanelli, the super stellar chef at Lux Lucis, the Michelin star restaurant atop the hotel Principe Forte dei Marmi in Tuscany. Join Erica and Valentino for a sunrise talk about heading out on the road again in a culinary adventure while they enjoy the beach views at Forte dei Marmi.     For show notes and more visit https://ciaobella.co/podcast Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER  @moscerina

Passion, creativity and adventure are the key ingredients for Valentino Cassanelli, the super stellar chef at Lux Lucis, the Michelin star restaurant atop the hotel Principe Forte dei Marmi in Tuscany. Join Erica and Valentino for a sunrise talk about heading out on the road again in a culinary adventure while they enjoy the beach views at Forte dei Marmi.     For show notes and more visit <a href="https://ciaobella.co/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ciaobella.co/podcast</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER  @moscerina</a>

On the road again with Chef Valentino Cassanelli

Debbie Travis

Debbie Travis has made a career of bringing joy to the home, and for the past ten years, she's brought you to her home for a little Tuscan joy. Her latest book Joy: Life Lessons from a Tuscan Villa gives you Italian life secrets to bring home. Join Erica and Debbie as they chat up on joy, Italy and life.   For show notes and more visit https://ciaobella.co/podcast Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER  @moscerina

Debbie Travis has made a career of bringing joy to the home, and for the past ten years, she's brought you to her home for a little Tuscan joy. Her latest book Joy: Life Lessons from a Tuscan Villa gives you Italian life secrets to bring home. Join Erica and Debbie as they chat up on joy, Italy and life.   For show notes and more visit <a href="https://ciaobella.co/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ciaobella.co/podcast</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER  @moscerina</a>

Debbie Travis on Joy and living in Italy

Island life can mean importing, but a group of Venetian restaurants want to change that by going back to the earth.  Francesco Agopyan, owner of Antiche Carampane takes Erica to Sant’Erasmo, an archipelago satellite island, to experience Osti in Orto - the group fam that is cultivating and bringing local and heritage produce to 13 restaurants.     For show notes and more visit https://ciaobella.co/podcast Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER  @moscerina

Island life can mean importing, but a group of Venetian restaurants want to change that by going back to the earth.  Francesco Agopyan, owner of Antiche Carampane takes Erica to Sant’Erasmo, an archipelago satellite island, to experience Osti in Orto - the group fam that is cultivating and bringing local and heritage produce to 13 restaurants.     For show notes and more visit <a href="https://ciaobella.co/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ciaobella.co/podcast</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER  @moscerina</a>

Back to the Earth with Venice' Osti in Orto

Every hour is Spritz O'Clock says Rudi Carraro, Select brand ambassador. Let's dive into the Spritz, a Venetian icon made with a  botanical-rich bitters - in this case, invented and made in Venice more than a century ago.     For show notes and more visit https://ciaobella.co/podcast Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER  @moscerina

Every hour is Spritz O'Clock says Rudi Carraro, Select brand ambassador. Let's dive into the Spritz, a Venetian icon made with a  botanical-rich bitters - in this case, invented and made in Venice more than a century ago.  For show notes and more visit <a href="https://ciaobella.co/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ciaobella.co/podcast</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER  @moscerina</a>

Spritz O'Clock in Venice with Select

Venice is an archipelago of the best kept secrets to uncover and no one knows that better that Gioellei Romanelli, Venetian for centuries, notelier and founder of Inside Venice.  While most focus on the floating cities illustrious history, Romanelli and Inside Venice love to share 21st century Venice. He joins Erica to talk about Inside Venice's initiatives to promote a contemporary look at the city.   For show notes and more visit https://ciaobella.co/podcast Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER  @moscerina

Venice is an archipelago of the best kept secrets to uncover and no one knows that better that Gioellei Romanelli, Venetian for centuries, notelier and founder of Inside Venice.  While most focus on the floating cities illustrious history, Romanelli and Inside Venice love to share 21st century Venice. He joins Erica to talk about Inside Venice's initiatives to promote a contemporary look at the city.   For show notes and more visit <a href="https://ciaobella.co/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ciaobella.co/podcast</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER  @moscerina</a>

21st century La Serenissima with Inside Venice

Welcome to Ciao Bella, where travel writer Erica Firpo sits down with Italy's 21st century creators - contemporary artists and artisans, heritage brands and innovative aesthetes, chefs, experts and more who are defining, redefining and evolving Italy, and beyond. Fashion. Food. Art. Travel. Hotels. Galleries. Pizza. Aperitivi. Coffee. And more. Cocktail conversations and behind-the-scenes visits that will make you want to pack you bags and go! Episodes drop every Monday!

I have loved listening to Ciao Bella, especially now during social distancing. Each of the topics are interesting—fashion, hotels, design, and FOOD. Erica has chosen fantastic people to interview, and she has a great way of making people open up and share their professional and personal stories. I look forward to all the new episodes!

Great window into Italian culture

Excellent information and very entertaining. Kept interest and enticed trip to Venice.

Ciao Bella

Michael Cioffi

From the hills of Cincinnati to sunsets in Tuscany, Michael Cioffi dreamed Italy and Monteverdi, a medieval hamlet dedicated to culture, art and relaxation. Join Erica and Michael as they take in the Val d'Orcia views and talk about travel, history and luxury under the Tuscan sun. Monteverdi Tuscany Ciao Bella  INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo TWITTER @moscerina

From the hills of Cincinnati to sunsets in Tuscany, Michael Cioffi dreamed Italy and Monteverdi, a medieval hamlet dedicated to culture, art and relaxation. Join Erica and Michael as they take in the Val d'Orcia views and talk about travel, history and luxury under the Tuscan sun. <a href="https://www.ciaobella.co/erica-firpo/monteverdituscany" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Monteverdi Tuscany</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella </a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER @moscerina</a>

Taking in the Val d'Orcia with Monteverdi's Michael Cioffi

You asked me where I like to travel in Italy? I've answered with a Travel Bonus: Barbera.  Let's jump into Piedmont (Piemonte) for a quick taste of Agliano, for a feast of Barbera d'Asti wine, truffles and tajarin.  Part of the UNESCO recognized Langhe, Roero and Monferrato landscape, Agliano and Monferrato are one of the most beautiful territories in the Piemonte region, and the most bountiful.  This time I'm not sitting for a conversation, I'm walking the area so  join me in the countryside to taste truffles and Barbera. Barbera, Piemonte Ciao Bella  INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo TWITTER @moscerina

You asked me where I like to travel in Italy? I've answered with a Travel Bonus: Barbera.  Let's jump into Piedmont (Piemonte) for a quick taste of Agliano, for a feast of Barbera d'Asti wine, truffles and tajarin.  Part of the UNESCO recognized Langhe, Roero and Monferrato landscape, Agliano and Monferrato are one of the most beautiful territories in the Piemonte region, and the most bountiful.  This time I'm not sitting for a conversation, I'm walking the area so  join me in the countryside to taste truffles and Barbera. <a href="https://ciaobella.co/barberapiedmont/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barbera, Piemonte</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella </a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER @moscerina</a>

Barbera, Piemonte

Rachel Roddy

Food writer Rachel Roddy knows food, and better yet, she knows how to tell a story. Her award-winning cookbooks "My Kitchen in Rome" and "Two Kitchens" read like real life fairy tales from the stove top, and her weekly column in the The Guardian "A Kitchen in Rome" conjures up delicious recipes and nostalgic and contemporary food anecdotes. Join Erica at Rachel's kitchen table as she shares her tale of coming from Southampton UK to Rome's Testaccio market. In the kitchen with Rachel Roddy Ciao Bella  INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo TWITTER @moscerina

Food writer Rachel Roddy knows food, and better yet, she knows how to tell a story. Her award-winning cookbooks "My Kitchen in Rome" and "Two Kitchens" read like real life fairy tales from the stove top, and her weekly column in the The Guardian "A Kitchen in Rome" conjures up delicious recipes and nostalgic and contemporary food anecdotes. Join Erica at Rachel's kitchen table as she shares her tale of coming from Southampton UK to Rome's Testaccio market. <a href="https://ciaobella.co/rachel-roddy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In the kitchen with Rachel Roddy</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella </a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER @moscerina</a>

In the kitchen with award-winning food writer Rachel Roddy

From cloister to cosmopolitan, the historic Santa Maria Novella pharmacy may be Europe's oldest and it's definitely the most interesting, ever since the friars invented a personal scent for Catherine de' Medici, Queen of France. Join Erica as she walks through Santa Maria Novella's laboratory and sits down with Chief Commercial Officer CCO Gianluca Foà to talk history, perfume, beauty and the future. Elixirs, pomades and Perfumes Ciao Bella  INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo TWITTER @moscerina

From cloister to cosmopolitan, the historic Santa Maria Novella pharmacy may be Europe's oldest and it's definitely the most interesting, ever since the friars invented a personal scent for Catherine de' Medici, Queen of France. Join Erica as she walks through Santa Maria Novella's laboratory and sits down with Chief Commercial Officer CCO Gianluca Foà to talk history, perfume, beauty and the future. <a href="https://www.ciaobella.co/erica-firpo/santamarianovella" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elixirs, pomades and Perfumes</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella </a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER @moscerina</a>

Elixirs, pomades and perfumes,  Florence's Santa Maria Novella pharmacy  makes scented history

Francesco Illy

Everyone loves a great glass of wine, especially if it comes with a story.  Join Erica as she sits at the table with Francesco Illy, renegade, photographer and owner of Podere Le Ripi, talking wine making, the golden ratio and gardening in Montalcino (Val d'orcia, Tuscany) where he and his team are mixing Brunello with tradition and creativity. Francesco Illy and Podere le Ripi Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo TWITTER @moscerina

Everyone loves a great glass of wine, especially if it comes with a story.  Join Erica as she sits at the table with Francesco Illy, renegade, photographer and owner of Podere Le Ripi, talking wine making, the golden ratio and gardening in Montalcino (Val d'orcia, Tuscany) where he and his team are mixing Brunello with tradition and creativity. <a href="https://www.ciaobella.co/erica-firpo/francescoilly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Francesco Illy and Podere le Ripi</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/podcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER @moscerina</a>

Francesco Illy and the Art of Brunello at Podere le Ripi

Patrick Pistolesi

Bitter, dry, sweet- these are the three fundamentals for Rome's cocktail king Patrick Pistolesi. Grab a seat at the bar, and join Erica and Patrick as they talk about  history of the Eternal City's bar scene and where to get a great drink in Rome. Bitter, dry, sweet with Patrick Pistolesi Ciao Bella  INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo TWITTER @moscerina

Bitter, dry, sweet- these are the three fundamentals for Rome's cocktail king Patrick Pistolesi. Grab a seat at the bar, and join Erica and Patrick as they talk about  history of the Eternal City's bar scene and where to get a great drink in Rome. <a href="https://www.ciaobella.co/erica-firpo/2019/8/20/romes-cocktail-king-serves-up-the-eternal-city" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bitter, dry, sweet with Patrick Pistolesi</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella </a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirp" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER @moscerina</a>

Bitter, dry, sweet- Drinking with Rome's cocktail king Patrick Pistolesi

RetroBottega has changed the vibe of the Rome food scene with its three eco- and community-responsible outposts Retrobottega, RetroVino and RetroPasta, and it's all thanks to the friendship of chefs Giuseppe Lo Iucide and Alessandro Miocchi. Join Erica and Giuseppe as we talk food, foraging and responsibilities in Rome. Eating Rome with Retrobottega and Chef Giuseppe Lo Iudice Ciao Bella  INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo TWITTER @moscerina

RetroBottega has changed the vibe of the Rome food scene with its three eco- and community-responsible outposts Retrobottega, RetroVino and RetroPasta, and it's all thanks to the friendship of chefs Giuseppe Lo Iucide and Alessandro Miocchi. Join Erica and Giuseppe as we talk food, foraging and responsibilities in Rome. <a href="https://www.ciaobella.co/erica-firpo/retrobottegachefjoseph" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Eating Rome with Retrobottega and Chef Giuseppe Lo Iudice</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella </a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER @moscerina</a>

Eating Rome with Retrobottega's Giuseppe Lo Iudice

Irene Forte

Irene Forte loves wellness, skin care and Italy.  She spent the past few years in labs researching and creating a delicious line of natural skin care products inspired by il Bel Paese.  Get on a comfy robe and join me and Irene chatting about the deliciousness of natural beauty and skin care, and luxury hotels.  Sapori di Sicilia and Irene Forte's Mediterranean Diet for your Skin Ciao Bella  INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo TWITTER @moscerina

Irene Forte loves wellness, skin care and Italy.  She spent the past few years in labs researching and creating a delicious line of natural skin care products inspired by il Bel Paese.  Get on a comfy robe and join me and Irene chatting about the deliciousness of natural beauty and skin care, and luxury hotels.  <a href="https://www.ciaobella.co/erica-firpo/ireneforteskincare" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sapori di Sicilia and Irene Forte's Mediterranean Diet for your Skin</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella </a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER @moscerina</a>

Sapori di Sicilia and Irene Forte's Mediterranean Diet for your Skin

Casa Manco

Are you hungry? Good. Then you know that pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) is a god-given right in Rome and everything counts- dough, ingredients, oven and most importantly, the people behind the counter.  Erica goes slice for slice with Paola Manco and Andrea Salabè, owners and pizza makers at Box 22 in the Testaccio Market. The Perfect Bite of Pizza al Taglio Ciao Bella  INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo TWITTER @moscerina

Are you hungry? Good. Then you know that pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) is a god-given right in Rome and everything counts- dough, ingredients, oven and most importantly, the people behind the counter.  Erica goes slice for slice with Paola Manco and Andrea Salabè, owners and pizza makers at Box 22 in the Testaccio Market. <a href="https://www.ciaobella.co/erica-firpo/calamanco" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Perfect Bite of Pizza al Taglio</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella </a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER @moscerina</a>

The perfect bite of Pizza with Casa Manco

Carolina Vergnano

Caffe Vergnano

Coffee brings everyone to the table and no one knows that better than Carolina Vergnano who is leading the 4th generation of the historic Caffe Vergnano family into next gen coffee making.  Put your moka on the stove, grab your favorite cup and join Erica in Chieri (Piemonte) and Carolina for the ultimate coffee talk. Caffe Vergnano Ciao Bella  INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo TWITTER @moscerina

Coffee brings everyone to the table and no one knows that better than Carolina Vergnano who is leading the 4th generation of the historic Caffe Vergnano family into next gen coffee making.  Put your moka on the stove, grab your favorite cup and join Erica in Chieri (Piemonte) and Carolina for the ultimate coffee talk. <a href="https://www.ciaobella.co/erica-firpo/caffevergnano" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Caffe Vergnano</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella </a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER @moscerina</a>

Coffee Talk with Carolina Vergnano of Caffe Vergnano

Marie-Louise Scio

Who says all hotels are created equal? They are absolutely not, especially when Marie-Louise Scio, Creative Director of the Pellicano Hotels Group,  is involved. Spoon-fed on two of Italy's most iconic hotels - Il Pellicano and La Posts Vecchia- Marie-Lousie actualizes fairytales in epic locations, including the newest: Mezzatorre in Ischia. Great your beach hat and join Erica and Marie-Louise chatting about Ischia, luxury and how to enjoy life like an Italian. Sunkissed with Marie-Louise Scìo Ciao Bella  INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo TWITTER @moscerina

Who says all hotels are created equal? They are absolutely not, especially when Marie-Louise Scio, Creative Director of the Pellicano Hotels Group,  is involved. Spoon-fed on two of Italy's most iconic hotels - Il Pellicano and La Posts Vecchia- Marie-Lousie actualizes fairytales in epic locations, including the newest: Mezzatorre in Ischia. Great your beach hat and join Erica and Marie-Louise chatting about Ischia, luxury and how to enjoy life like an Italian. <a href="https://www.ciaobella.co/erica-firpo/marielouisescio" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sunkissed with Marie-Louise Scìo</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella </a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER @moscerina</a>

Sunkissed with Marie-Louise Scio, Pellicano Hotels

JJ Martin

Welcome to the colorful world of JJ Martin, Milan's Patron Saint of Patterns and the creative director of La Double J, an authentic Made-in-Italy fashion and lifestyle line that is bringing whimsical back to your life. Listen up as Erica and JJ talk about archival prints, fabulous fabrics and JJ's favorite Milan spots.  La Double J on Ciao Bella  Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo TWITTER @moscerina

Welcome to the colorful world of JJ Martin, Milan's Patron Saint of Patterns and the creative director of La Double J, an authentic Made-in-Italy fashion and lifestyle line that is bringing whimsical back to your life. Listen up as Erica and JJ talk about archival prints, fabulous fabrics and JJ's favorite Milan spots.  <a href="https://www.ciaobella.co/erica-firpo/ladoublej" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">La Double J on Ciao Bella </a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirp" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER @moscerina</a>

La Double J and JJ Martin, Milan's Patron Saint of Patterns

It's all about wellness in Italy with Erin Lewis and Eat Pray Move. Join Erica and Erin as we talk about yoga, Italy, travel and the Talented Mr. Ripley all while on location in Ischia. Ischia Wellness with Eat Pray Move Ciao Bella  INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo TWITTER @moscerina

It's all about wellness in Italy with Erin Lewis and Eat Pray Move. Join Erica and Erin as we talk about yoga, Italy, travel and the Talented Mr. Ripley all while on location in Ischia. <a href="https://www.ciaobella.co/erica-firpo/ischiawellness" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ischia Wellness with Eat Pray Move</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella </a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER @moscerina</a>

Eat Pray Move in Ischia with Erin Marie Lewis

Giorgia Tozzi

What makes a hotel stand out about the rest is its General Manager, and there is no one in Rome like Giorgia Tozzi, GM of Hotel Vilon- a secret hideaway in the city center. Giorgia was hands for the creation of the hotel, but more importantly, she is a home grown Roman and one of the city's first female GMs, if the only female GM the Eternal City has seen. Join Erica and Giorgia talking Rome, hotels and luxury travel. Giorgia Tozzi and Hotel Vilon Ciao Bella  INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo TWITTER @moscerina

What makes a hotel stand out about the rest is its General Manager, and there is no one in Rome like Giorgia Tozzi, GM of Hotel Vilon- a secret hideaway in the city center. Giorgia was hands for the creation of the hotel, but more importantly, she is a home grown Roman and one of the city's first female GMs, if the only female GM the Eternal City has seen. Join Erica and Giorgia talking Rome, hotels and luxury travel. <a href="https://www.ciaobella.co/erica-firpo/giorgiatozzihotelvilon" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Giorgia Tozzi and Hotel Vilon</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella </a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER @moscerina</a>

Lounging at Hotel Vilon with Giorgia Tozzi

Sara Porro

Milano Torinio, Negroni Sbagliato, Americano... Milan loves her cocktails so much that the city perfected late afternoons to the art of the aperitivo. Join me with Sara Porro, a journalist who knows more food and restaurants than Michelin. We talk Milan's restaurant and cocktail scene, and get down with the aperitivi. Drink up! Aperitivo in Milano Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo TWITTER @moscerina

Milano Torinio, Negroni Sbagliato, Americano... Milan loves her cocktails so much that the city perfected late afternoons to the art of the aperitivo. Join me with Sara Porro, a journalist who knows more food and restaurants than Michelin. We talk Milan's restaurant and cocktail scene, and get down with the aperitivi. Drink up! <a href="https://www.ciaobella.co/erica-firpo/aperitivoinmilanporro" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Aperitivo in Milano</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER @moscerina</a>

Aperitivo O'clock in Milan with Sara Porro

Liselotte Watkins

Fashion, illustration, sculpture, painting, coloring books, add a little 1970s vibe and some awesome colors, and there is nothing that artist Liselotte Watkins can't do. She's unstoppable infectiously charming, and keeps laughing with Erica as they talk art, Italy and fun.  Liselotte Watkins and Coloring Italy Ciao Bella  INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo TWITTER @moscerina

Fashion, illustration, sculpture, painting, coloring books, add a little 1970s vibe and some awesome colors, and there is nothing that artist Liselotte Watkins can't do. She's unstoppable infectiously charming, and keeps laughing with Erica as they talk art, Italy and fun.  <a href="https://www.ciaobella.co/erica-firpo/liselottecatkins" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Liselotte Watkins and Coloring Italy</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella </a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER @moscerina</a>

Coloring Italy with Liselotte Watkins

Josè Rallo

A samba in a wine glass, that's what Josè Rallo of Donnafugata decants from her family's four generations of wine making. From the coast of Marsala and hills of Etna to the windy volcanic rock of Pantelleria, Donnafugata has helped put Sicilian wines on the map. Josè shares her songs and stories with Erica over a glass of Ben Ryè. Jose Rallo and the Melodies of Donnafugata Ciao Bella  INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo TWITTER @moscerina

A samba in a wine glass, that's what Josè Rallo of Donnafugata decants from her family's four generations of wine making. From the coast of Marsala and hills of Etna to the windy volcanic rock of Pantelleria, Donnafugata has helped put Sicilian wines on the map. Josè shares her songs and stories with Erica over a glass of Ben Ryè. <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/erica-firpo/donnafugata" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jose Rallo and the Melodies of Donnafugata</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella </a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER @moscerina</a>

Josè Rallo and the melodies of Donnafugata

Elif Sallorenzo

Peripatetic polyglot and omnivore of art, Elif Sallorenzo effortlessly  channels her boundless energy and passion for design into Artisanal Cornucopia, a horn of plenty for design and style. The Rome-based boutique has launched emerging designers and features unexpected collaborations. Take a deep breath and dive into a chat with Erica and Elif.  Artisanal Cornucopia Ciao Bella  INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo TWITTER @moscerina

Peripatetic polyglot and omnivore of art, Elif Sallorenzo effortlessly  channels her boundless energy and passion for design into Artisanal Cornucopia, a horn of plenty for design and style. The Rome-based boutique has launched emerging designers and features unexpected collaborations. Take a deep breath and dive into a chat with Erica and Elif. <a href="https://www.ciaobella.co/erica-firpo/artisanalcornucopia" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Artisanal Cornucopia</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella </a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER @moscerina</a>

Elif Sallorenzo and her boundless Artisanal Cornucopia

Lorenzo Quinn

Are you ready to shake hands with Venice? Erica meets up with artist Lorenzo Quinn under his sculpture Building Bridges, six larger-than-life hands coming together to create the newest site specific art destination in Venice's Arsenale neighborhood. Lorenzo Quinn Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo TWITTER @moscerina

Are you ready to shake hands with Venice? Erica meets up with artist Lorenzo Quinn under his sculpture Building Bridges, six larger-than-life hands coming together to create the newest site specific art destination in Venice's Arsenale neighborhood. <a href="https://www.ciaobella.co/erica-firpo/lorenzoquinnvenice" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Lorenzo Quinn</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER @moscerina</a>

Lorenzo Quinn Building Bridges in Venice

Roi du Lac is more than wearable, useable design, it's a world, a fabulous and fanciful universe created by Scots/Italian Kinloch and wife Antea Brugnoni Alliata.  Kinloch's incredible watercolors come to life on silk, cotton, paper and ceramic- in clothing and homewares. Let's go head first into Marco's fabulous world for an afternoon talking design, Rome and Roi du Lac. Inside the fantastic universe of Roi du Lac Ciao Bella  INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo TWITTER @moscerina

Roi du Lac is more than wearable, useable design, it's a world, a fabulous and fanciful universe created by Scots/Italian Kinloch and wife Antea Brugnoni Alliata.  Kinloch's incredible watercolors come to life on silk, cotton, paper and ceramic- in clothing and homewares. Let's go head first into Marco's fabulous world for an afternoon talking design, Rome and Roi du Lac. <a href="https://ciaobella.co/roidulac/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside the fantastic universe of Roi du Lac</a> <a href="http://www.ciaobella.co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ciao Bella </a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ericafirpo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @EricaFirpo</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/moscerina" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TWITTER @moscerina</a>

Inside the fantastic universe of Roi du Lac

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