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Il Vizio Roma

5 April, 2026

Located in the heart of Rome, overlooking Piazza Barberini, Sina Bernini Bristol is home to the Japanese restaurant Il Vizio Roma, situated on its 8th floor. This refined dining destination has been featured in the prestigious Gambero Rosso Sushi Guide, earning an impressive 2 Bacchette (two chopsticks) rating. This recognition reflects the exceptional craftsmanship of Chef Tetsuo Nagano. Rooted in a deep understanding of traditional Japanese cuisine, his sushi seamlessly blends precision, creativity, and a sensitivity to the local Roman context, earning high praise from discerning gourmets across the city.

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The Macallan

4 April, 2026

One of the world’s most renowned distilleries, The Macallan, has just celebrated its 200th anniversary. Founded in Scotland’s Speyside region, its legacy spans two centuries. Now, the brand is taking a step forward into the future with a refreshed look. The redesign of its bottles and packaging maintains an elegant aesthetic, while introducing a more modern and dynamic feel. But this change is not merely visual.

Megumi Ueda

Amaro16.20

2 April, 2026

In recent years, the world of amaro has been expanding rapidly.Driven by the rise of craft culture, new producers continue to enter the market, and back bars are now more diverse than ever before.Yet at the same time, many bartenders have begun to notice something else,more and more amari seem to taste… familiar.Similar botanicals, elevated sweetness, and a strong focus on drinkability.When these elements overlap, what emerges is not individuality, but uniformity.Against this backdrop, Amaro 16.20 presents a clearly different approach.

Corrado Tiberio

Diego Galuppi: ABC of Whisky

8 March, 2026

The Roma Whisky Festival is one of the largest whisky events in Italy. Every year in Rome, distilleries, experts, and whisky lovers from around the world gather in one place. The venue quickly fills with the rich and diverse aromas of whisky. Among the many events at the festival, one class is especially popular. It is the beginner course called “ABC of Whisky.” The instructor of this course is Diego Galuppi, a whisky specialist from Rome. Today he is also active in Milan, where he organizes tastings and seminars to help spread whisky culture.

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La Grande Bellezza

30 March, 2026
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To understand Italy is, in many ways, to understand its traditions. That idea lies at the heart of what Starhotels is doing today. Starhotels, an Italian hospitality group, has developed a collection of luxury properties under the name Starhotels Collezione, located across some of the country’s most iconic cities, including Florence, Rome, Milan, and Venice. Each hotel preserves the character of its historic building while incorporating contemporary design, creating spaces that feel both timeless and deeply rooted in their surroundings. A stay here goes beyond comfort, offering a sense of place that reflects each destination. The group has also launched a project called La Grande Bellezza.

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Osare Roma

16 March, 2026
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Located slightly northeast of central Rome, the Porta Pia district is a quiet residential area lined with elegant apartment buildings. At the same time, in recent years it has become a place where new restaurants are opening one after another, attracting the attention of food lovers. In one corner of this neighborhood stands a restaurant that is gaining attention for its cuisine, serious and refined, yet bold at the same time. Its name is Osare.

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Megumi Ueda

ORO BISTROT: Back to the Bar

12 March, 2026
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A terrace overlooking the ruins of ancient Rome. From here, you can see the Imperial Forums, once the political and power center of the Roman Empire. Looking further up, the massive white marble monument Altare della Patria (Vittorio Emanuele II Monument) rises proudly above the city. With this spectacular view in front of you, the rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar Oro Bistrot offers a cocktail experience that almost feels like traveling through time.

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