The Journal
Refined travel guides and hotel notes for planning memorable trips, with recommendations on where to stay, where to eat, how to unwind and what to explore.
ALI3I Palermo: Contemporary Dining on Via della Libertà
ALI3I offers a contemporary take on Sicilian dining in Palermo, with a five-course tasting menu, thoughtful service, local wines and a personal story shaped by Alice Di Gennaro and Liborio Mongiovì.
Breakfast at Stilla Garden, Four Seasons Hotel Milano
Breakfast at Stilla Garden inside Four Seasons Hotel Milano, with manicured greenery, attentive service, smoked salmon croissants and a peaceful courtyard setting in the heart of the fashion district.
Ralph’s Bar Milano: Brunch Inside the World of Ralph Lauren
Inside Ralph’s Bar Milano for brunch: a secluded garden, dreamy music, refined Ralph Lauren details, gelato and one of the best burgers I have had.
Dubrovnik Dining Guide: Where to Eat in and Around the City
My personal dining recommendations in Dubrovnik, covering six restaurants across the Old Town, Mount Srđ, Lapad Bay and nearby Cavtat.
La Bohème Cavtat: Waterfront Dining at Sunset
A waterfront restaurant in Cavtat, built around Mediterranean dishes, local wine and a relaxed coastal setting shaped by the harbour.
Restaurant More Dubrovnik: Dinner Above Lapad Bay
A first-hand look at Restaurant More in Dubrovnik, from Dalmatian prosciutto and Pag cheese to green tagliatelle with salmon, served above Lapad Bay at sunset.
Fish Restaurant Proto Dubrovnik: Historic Seafood in the Old City
A historic Dubrovnik seafood restaurant dating back to 1886, known for Adriatic fish, seasonal ingredients and a polished Old City setting.
Restaurant Arka Dubrovnik: Fun Dining by the Jesuit Stairs
Dining by the Jesuit Stairs, indulging into Mediterranean food, regional wine and experiencing a more playful approach to dinner inside the city walls.
Restaurant Marco Polo Dubrovnik: Dalmatian Flavours in the Old Town
A courtyard restaurant in Dubrovnik Old Town, built around Dalmatian flavours, Croatian wines and a more considered take on local tradition.