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Kathy McCabe
Founder, Editor and Publisher
Design: Karen Sheets de Gracia
Associate Editor: Elaine Murphy Throughout this strange time in the world, I’ve always felt that Italy is poised
for another Renaissance, a re-birth. I’m thrilled to report that despite the state
Dream of Italy, the membership travel of things, in this past year, a number of new hotels and accommodations have
magazine covering Italian travel and opened their doors.
culture, is published 6 times per year. My friend Jane Fullerton Lemons rounds up nine new places to stay in this
Delivery by mail is $97 per year and a
one-year digital membership is $77. issue. I have to admit I have my eye on a few of them to visit on my next trip.
All memberships include online Umbrian gem Castello di Reschio is one of Italy’s new hot luxury properties and
access to more than 180 issues I spotted Instagram posts from both Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Hudson on
dating back to 2002. Join online at their visits there this summer. Plus, Jane explores the new choices in Venice,
www.dreamofitaly.com Florence and Rome, including some very affordable options.
Editorial feedback is welcome at I have yet to personally visit Ascoli Piceno in Le Marche but so many of my
kathy@dreamofitaly.com friends recommend it, including Valerie Fortney, who penned the article in this
issue. You may remember reading a family story and mouthwatering recipe for
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the town’s famous olive all’ascolana (stuffed and fried olives) in the June/July
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction 2019 issue. Many come here for the fried food but also for the towers. In its
in whole or part without permission heyday, Ascoli had hundreds of imposing travertine towers, and there are about AUG/ SEPT 2021
is prohibited. Every effort is made to 50 left today.
provide information that is accurate
and reliable; however, Dream of Italy Bella Napoli always has so many layers to peel back, and my friend and
cannot be responsible for errors that Campania expert Danielle Oteri has found another one with the new modern
may occur. fine-dining restaurant Aria. Even seasoned foodies will revel in the sophisti-
cated menu, which goes beyond traditional Neapolitan food and presents an
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artfully crafted menu. The chef, Paolo Barrale, mixes his native Italian cuisine
Dream of Italy with his love for Japanese food to create inventive fusion dishes alongside
P.O. Box 2025 Italian classics. Another reason to visit Naples!
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Italian Cities NEW AccomModations Italian Fusion Cuisine
Ascoli Piceno: Towers, 9 New Places to Stay Aria: Modern Dining
Travertine and Olives in Italy in Naples