Explore every episode of the podcast Ciao Bella
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| Inside Federica Formilli Fendi's Vintage Design Oasis | 25 Jul 2024 | 00:28:01 | |
In the heart of Rome's Trastevere neighborhood is an enclave of amazign interior design. Triple F is Federica Formilli Fendi's passion project and should be national treasure. For years, Fendi has sought out vintage design pieces, and now she shares them with the public. Join Erica as she talks with Federica about her lifelong passion for vintage furniture and her unique ability to mix different styles have created a dynamic, ever-evolving space at Triple F. Learn about the historic building's artistic past, Federica's background at Fendi, and the exquisite pieces that make Triple F a treasure trove of design. For show notes and more visit Ciao BellaINSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER @moscerina
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| Bringing contemporary art to Palermo with Francesco Pantaleone | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:30:32 | |
“If you build it, they will come”; even if you have to fly them in yourself. This was Francesco Pantaleone’s mentality as he returned to his native Palermo after years in New York City to launch the city’s first contemporary art gallery. In this episode, Erica and Francesco talk about building an out-this-world constellation of contemporary art and artists in Palermo For show notes and more visit Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER @moscerina
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| Building Art Futures at Florence's Palazzo Strozzi | 27 Mar 2024 | 00:23:14 | |
Palazzo Strozzi is an amazing Renaissance monument, and since the 2006 opening as Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi, it's an destination for blockbuster exhibits with a lean towards contemporary art. In this episode, Erica talks with General Director Arturo Galansino about Palazzo Strozzi, the importance of today's art in Florence, and the mesmerising Fallen Angels show by Anselm Kiefer. For show notes and more visit Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER @moscerina
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| Francesco Illy and the Art of Brunello at Podere le Ripi | 04 Jun 2019 | 00:48:28 | |
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. | |||
| Lorenzo Quinn Building Bridges in Venice | 29 May 2019 | 00:12:04 | |
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. | |||
| La Double J and JJ Martin, Milan's Patron Saint of Patterns | 20 May 2019 | 00:31:51 | |
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. | |||
| Collezione Maramotti and the Contemporary Art scene in Reggio Emilia | 06 May 2019 | 00:24:11 | |
Emilia Romagna may be Italy's cornucopia of food culture, but it's also a nexus of contemporary culture, in particular contemporary art. In this episode, we talk installations and exhibitions with Sara Piccinini from the Collezione Maramotti in Reggio Emilia. | |||
| Luciano Monosilio, King of Carbonara of Rome's restaurant scene | 19 Apr 2019 | 00:38:16 | |
Carbonara, Parmigiano or Pecorino? You can't get enough of this iconic Roman dish which seems so easy to make. It's not. In this episode, Erica gets behind the stove with Chef Luciano Monosilio, aka Rome's reigning King of Carbonara. | |||
| CIAO BELLA! Erica Firpo gives you Italy and more | 01 Apr 2019 | 00:03:12 | |
Let's get to know Ciao Bella and Erica Firpo. Every Monday, CiaoBella host and Italy-based journalist Erica Firpo brings conversations with Italy's 21st century creators, makers, artisans, artists, heritage brands, chefs, designers and more. | |||
| Davines' Davide Bollati Talks Sustainability and Beauty | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:31:07 | |
Davide Bollati, the visionary behind Davines, shares the inspiring journey of transforming haircare to a sustainabiliity pioneer. With a passion for both beauty and environmental consciousness, Davide has redefined industry standards, pioneering eco-friendly practices and natural ingredients. Through his leadership, Davines has become synonymous with innovation, ethics, and social responsibility. Join Erica at Davines headquarters in Parma, Italk with Davide about Davines's remarkable story. For show notes and more visit Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER @moscerina
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| Alpine Aperitivi with Meredith Erickson of DolaDira | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:29:14 | |
On the heels of her celebrated cookbook, Alpine Cooking, author Meredith Erickson spent six years researching and conjuring a Dolomites-inspired aperitivo. The result is DolaDira, rhubarb and all natural Alpine ingredients inlcuding gentian and elderflower, plus a gorgeous visual campaign that captivated Erica from its corrugated bottle and vintage typeface. Join Erica and Meredith for a conversation on Alpine aperitivi. For show notes and more visit Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER @moscerina
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| Pioneering Sicily's Wine With Planeta | 19 Feb 2024 | 00:37:46 | |
For five centuries, the Planeta family has been growing Sicily, Italy's largest island and a land of incredible wine, creativity and legend. Today, the 17-generation dynasty of Planeta is cultural hub of wine, food, contemporary art and hospitality. Travel to Menfi with Erica and meet Francesca Planeta for a conversation on family, winemaking and 360 sustainability. For show notes and more visit Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER @moscerina
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| Slow Food, Fast Cars with Lara Gilmore | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:33:47 | |
Slow Food, Fast Cars, and an incredible, nourishing culture. Erica welcomes back the fabulous Lara Gilmore to talk Modena. From the day Lara arrived in the Emilia Romagna city , it has been the source of inspiration for her. Lara and Erica catch up on her latest book Slow Food, Fast Cars, stories and recipes from Casa Maria Luigia (the luxury bed-and-breakfast she shares with husband and chef Massimo Bottura) and talk about the latest happenings at Casa Maria Luigia. For show notes and more visit Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER @moscerina
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| Deconstructing the Myths of Italy With Jenna Spray | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:40:58 | |
From the outside looking in, there is a lot to be said about Italy, all of which changes when you've had the time to truly immerse yourself in the contemporary Bel Paese. In this episdoe, Ciao Bella production manager Jenna Spray turns the tables and grabs the mic for an interview with Erica and more about deconstructing the myths of Italy. For show notes and more visit Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER @moscerina
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| The Panettone Episode | 11 Dec 2023 | 00:30:43 | |
If you tell you me you don’t like panettone (aka the Italian Christmas cake), then I’ll tell you that you’ve never had a true, artisanal panettone. This episode is a crazy converstaion about what makes panettone the best, how to eat and why it is iconic. Join Erica with Italy's very best panettone bakers Giovanni Giberti of Pavè Milano, Nicola Olivieri of Olivieri1882, Rome’s Giorgia Proia of Casa Manfredi and PierLuigi Roscioli of Antico Forno Roscioli, and Ezio Marinato of Panificio Pasticceria Marinato. For show notes and more visit Ciao BellaINSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER @moscerina
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| Inside the National Archaeological Museum of Napoli with Director Paolo Giulierini | 04 Dec 2023 | 00:13:37 | |
Napoli's National Archaeological Museum (MANN) is one of the world’s most important archeological museums in the world and its collection of Ancient Roman artefacts is the very best. Join Erica as she talks with Director Paolo Giulierini about initiatives to bridge the gap between antiquity and modern-day accessibility and education, propelling MANN into a new era of pioneering museum culture. For show notes and more visit Ciao BellaINSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER @moscerina
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| Caroline Caporossi on Roots | 27 Nov 2023 | 00:51:11 | |
Caroline Caporossi is a leading social entrepreneur–founder of Modena-based Association for the Integration of Women and Roots, two community projects she founded with chef Jessica Rosval. Molded by a social services career in that has spanned two continents, Caroline has made her Modena life all about empowering migrant women in Italy through culinary education and job support. Join Erica to learn more about Roots' journey, and Caroline's goals for the near future. For show notes and more visit Ciao BellaINSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER @moscerina
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| Building A Culinary Community with Chef Jessica Rosval | 20 Nov 2023 | 00:32:36 | |
After a chance encounter with Massimo Bottura in Modena, chef Jessica Rosval began Italian culinary journey that began at Osteria Francescana and has led to . recognition as one of the best chefs in Italy. Jessica commands the kitchen at Bottura's award-winning Casa Maria Luigia and is at the helm of CML's newest restaurant Al Gatto Verde. She shares her story on kitchen community and advocacy for immigrant women in the culinary industry through her nonprofit, Association for the Integration of Women. For show notes and more visit Ciao BellaINSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER @moscerina
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| Walks with Stephen Oddo | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:37:14 | |
All roads lead to Rome, or start from here in the case of Walks, Italy's leader in small group tours. In this episode of Ciao Bella, Erica sits down with Stephen Oddo, co-founder and CEO of Walks, a tourism empire that marries modern “digitourism” with classic small group tours. Steven talks about entrepreneurship, the Walks philosophy, and how his company is collaborating with local communities in Rome and around the world to fight the effects of overtourism. 3 Essential Walks Tours Pristine Sistine Premium Colosseum with Roman Forum and Palatine Rome in a Day For show notes and more visit Ciao BellaINSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER @moscerina
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| Pinacoteca Agnelli is Elevating Torino's Art Scene | 13 Nov 2023 | 00:16:54 | |
Atop the historic FIAT factory in Torino's Lingotto neighborhood and on the test track is Torino's latest contemporary art scene. The Agnelli Collection may have started out as 25 Baroque-to-modern masterpieces collected by tycoons Giovanni and Marella Agnelli, but two decades after its opening, Pinacoteca Agnelli has a new programmatic vision that elevates women in art and maximizes the potential of its space. Director Sarah Cosulich joins Erica to talk about art in Torino. Pinacoteca Agnelli For show notes and more visit Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER @moscerina
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| Edward Buchanan & the Future of Fashion | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:56:40 | |
From the plains of the Midwest to the fashion houses of Milan, designer and creative director Edward Buchanan is a powerhouse whose Bottega Veneta capsule collection vaulted the brand into ready-to-wear luxury accessories success. He's been behind the scenes of Giorgio Armani, Calvin Klein, J.Crew, Bottega Veneta and MaxMara, and designer of his very on Sansovino6. In this episode, Erica and Edward talk about his fashion story from his relocation to Italy to how he has leveraged his influence to become a leading advocate for BIPOC creatives in fashion. For show notes and more visit Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER @moscerina
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| Italy's Patron of Art Patriza Sandretto Re Rebaudengo | 30 Oct 2023 | 00:36:11 | |
Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudegno is Italy’s Patron Saint of Art, and everything she does is art inspired. From her multi-thousand piece collection to encouraging young talent, Patrizia is an art world tour de force. Join Erica in Torino for a chat with Patrizia on collecting, Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaundengo and Torino, Italy's art scene. Dive into the menu of events and projects happening at Fondazione Sandretto Re Rabaudegno: https://fsrr.org/en/For show notes and more visit Ciao BellaINSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER @moscerina | |||
| Massimo Bottura And His Modena Not-Barbecue | 23 Oct 2023 | 00:14:29 | |
To be or not to be…what if the pondering was instead, “Being without being”? Super star chef Massimo Bottura’s newest venture confronts that philosophy exactly. Join Erica on the ground at Bottura's latest restaurant Al Gatto Verde in Modena to hear how a painting inspired the chef's out-of-the-box concept–and what you should expect if you make a visit yourself. For show notes and more visit Ciao BellaINSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER @moscerina
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| Contemporary Art in Rome | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:35:18 | |
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 | |||
| BRACE yourself with Chef Nicola Fanetti | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:40:08 | |
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 | |||
| Magic in Milan with Joann Tan | 17 Aug 2022 | 00:37:32 | |
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 | |||
| Lorenzo Lisi Dreams In Cabernet | 25 Jul 2022 | 00:25:48 | |
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 | |||
| Laudemio, Frescobaldi's Prestige Olive Oil | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:25:06 | |
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 | |||
| On the road again with Chef Valentino Cassanelli | 11 Jul 2022 | 00:49:08 | |
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 | |||
| Family Business Banfi Style | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:37:33 | |
From Italy to America and back again, for Cristina Mariani May, co-CEO of Banfi, the wine business is 100% Italian and American. With a 100 year-old grasp on importing Italian goods to America, Banfi has also been producing one of the top Brunellos for nearlly five decades. In this episode, Erica heads to Castello Banfi near Montalcino to talk family business and Tuscan heritage with Cristina. For show notes and more visit Ciao BellaINSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER @moscerina
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| Debbie Travis on Joy and living in Italy | 04 Jul 2022 | 00:58:46 | |
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 | |||
| Back to the Earth with Venice' Osti in Orto | 20 Jun 2022 | 00:26:38 | |
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 | |||
| Spritz O'Clock in Venice with Select | 13 Jun 2022 | 00:29:02 | |
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 | |||
| 21st century La Serenissima with Inside Venice | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:36:34 | |
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 | |||
| Doing Italy with Thea Duncan | 30 May 2022 | 00:28:42 | |
Dreams of moving to Italy and nightmares about beaurocracy, Thea Duncan irons out the truths, tales and paperwork in her company Doing Italy, and shares the story with Erica. For show notes and more visit https://ciaobella.co/podcast | |||
| The Bella behind Ciao Bella | 24 May 2022 | 00:33:38 | |
Ciao Bella, did you miss me? Welcome back to Italy. Ciao Bella flips the table (and the frittata) and puts host Erica Firpo behind the mic to share the story of Ciao Bella with guest host Alison Sager. For show notes and more visit https://ciaobella.co/podcast | |||
| Bottling Green in Montepulciano with Salcheto | 20 Dec 2021 | 00:42:46 | |
A certified carbon footprint of a bottle of wine? Eno-sustainability champion Michele Manelli pioneers a more sustainable landscape of enoculture in Montepulciano
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| Loving Lago di Como with Bianca Passera | 20 Dec 2021 | 00:38:00 | |
From Pliny the Younger and Napoleon to George Clooney and the Roys of Succession, Como is Italy's ultimate exclusive Italian lake destination, and no one knows it better than Bianca Passera, 3rd generation hotelier and CEO of Lario Hotels. | |||
| H Farm innovates the future in Treviso | 06 Dec 2021 | 00:30:31 | |
Incubator, Innovator, Educator. H Farm is the future of Italy in a state-of-the art eco sustainable campus in Treviso that has launched some of the world's most powerhouse start up and has a K-University academy for future Steve Jobs. Founder Riccardo Donadon shares the story of Italy's very own Sicilian Valley. | |||
| Exploring the Gallerie d'Italia with Michele Coppola | 29 Nov 2021 | 00:32:09 | |
Gallerie d'Italia is Intesa San Paolo's incredible collection of 30,000 works of art across three incredible palaces in Milan, Vicenza and Napoli (and Torino soon). Intesa San Paolo Director Michele Coppola talks with Erica about The Grand Tour, temporary exhibits and events and the future of Gallerie d'Italia. | |||
| Talk Como to Me at Bellagio's Villa Serbelloni | 30 May 2024 | 00:41:01 | |
Growing up in a historic five-star hotel on the shores of Lake Como, Jan Bucher is no stranger to the complexities and curiosities of luxury hospitality. As general manager of Bellagio’s Villa Serbelloni, Jan has accepted the four-generations-old torch that is running one of Como’s, and accordingly, the world’s, grandest hotels. Join Erica and Jan for a conversation on Clooney, culture and Como. For show notes and more visit Ciao BellaINSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER @moscerina
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| Fast motorcycles, sustainable energy and Energica's Livia Cevolini | 22 Nov 2021 | 00:15:58 | |
Hot motorcycles and smart women. Livia Cevolini revs up the roads as CEO of Energica and talks with Erica about women in tech. | |||
| NFTs, Art and Alexander Van Glitch | 15 Nov 2021 | 00:34:57 | |
NFTs, Non-Fungible Tokens, we've heard all about them but does it mean to an artist? Erica talks with Alexander Van Glitch, Nano- and glitch artists on how NFTs are nurturing an emerging world of creativity. | |||
| Tod's Walter Chiapponi and clothes with culture | 01 Nov 2021 | 00:31:48 | |
In this episode, Walter Chiapponi, Creative Director of Tuscany luxury brand Tod's, talks with Erica about endless inspiration, traditional Italian craftsmanship, sustainability and sensibility. | |||
| Making good and sustainable fashion with Goooders | 25 Oct 2021 | 00:31:36 | |
Eva Geraldine Fontanelli aims to make the world as sustainable as possible with her Italy-based, ethical fashion company Goooders. Yep, three Os- find out her story with Erica. | |||
| Susan Van Allen writes Italy | 18 Oct 2021 | 00:43:02 | |
Meet Susan van Allen, author, playwright and living anthology of Italy in America. Susan is the pen behind 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go which means Erica and Susan have a lot to talk about.
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| Getting under Rome with Darius Arya and Adriano Morabito | 11 Oct 2021 | 00:38:38 | |
Rome is a gorgeous palimpsest of history and no one knows that better than archaeologist Darius Arya and speleologist Adriano Morabito. Darius and Adriano join Erica for an afternoon chat about Rome. | |||
| Revving it up in Italy's Motor Valley | 04 Oct 2021 | 00:27:30 | |
There’s something about Modena. Italy’s Motor Valley is the nexus of creativity on the road and off, and every year the Motor Valley Fest showcases the amazing innovations. Join Erica with superstar guests chef Massimo Bottura, Energica creator Livia Cevolini, Horacio Pagani, Maserati’s Francesco Tonon and Dallara CEO Andrea Pontremoli to find out what revs Motor Valley. | |||
| Ashiko's Anotherland | 27 Sep 2021 | 00:49:04 | |
Art, culture, Italy and the African diaspora, meet Ashiko the new platform launching October 1st, 2021. Sharing the story are founder Mistura Allison and collector Ifeoma Nneka Emelurumonye. | |||
| The New Cucina Italiana | 27 Sep 2021 | 00:42:17 | |
Italian cuisine is far more than nonna's carbonara. Veteran journalist, food writer and baker Laura Lazzaroni sits down with Erica to share her journey through Italy to explore the new chefs, kitchens, restaurants, and farms reshaping Italy's culinary landscape. | |||