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Ciao Bella

Ciao Bella

Erica Firpo

Italy is the best. Art, Fashion, Food, Design, Innovation, Heritage, you name it, the Bel Paese is built on millennia of creativity and is teaming with innovators. Ciao Bella and host Erica Firpo talks with the creative forces behind Italy today - artists, designers, chefs, experts and aficionados. Cocktail conversations and behind-the-scenes visits that will make you want to pack your bags and go!

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Ciao Bella episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Ciao Bella for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Ciao Bella episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Ciao Bella - Pasta-tively amazing with Julia Ficara
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04/26/21 • 35 min

Fresh pasta is delicious. But is it easy to make? Master pasta maker Julia Ficara shares the secrets from water and farina to 1 meter rolling pin, water and farina. Join in with Erica and Julia on making pasta in the Bologna tradition.

Pasta-tively amazing

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Ciao Bella - Bagels in Rome, believe it
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04/19/21 • 51 min

Bagels don't always equal Rome, but believe or not, they are the next best breakfast delight in the Eternal City thanks to Linda Martinez and Steve Brenner, husband-wife duo who've gone from the Beehive hostel to the beginnings of a bagel empire.

Bagels in Rome, Believe it

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Balsamic vinegar is not a condiment, and it's definitely not your average vinegar, it's a generations-spanning game changer in just a few drops. Erica talks balsamico, lambrusco, Modena and more with Acetaia Pedroni.

Made in Modena

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Part private collection, part artist residency, welcome to Palazzo Monti, a contemporary art palace and residence in Brescia, Italy by founder and pioneer Edoardo Monti.  Sit down with Erica and Edo for an art talk.

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Sustainability, local sourcing and community networks, Chef Norbert Niederkofler has started a mountaintop revolution that will feed the world. Join Erica and Norbert in Italy's Alto Adige province talking Cook the Mountain and more.

Mountaintop Revolution with Norbert Niederklofler

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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

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Multisensorial mindfulness of the gastronomical kind. That is the Le Calandre experience. Erica sits at the table with chef Massimiliano Alajmo, the youngest chef in history to be awarded three stars by the Michelin Guide, to talk Padova, art, stars, and growing up in the kitchen.

Gastronomical Mindfulness

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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

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Hot motorcycles and smart women. Livia Cevolini revs up the roads as CEO of Energica and talks with Erica about women in tech.

Energica

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Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore turn the tables with Casa Maria Luigia, their luxurious foodie and art retreat near Modena, Emilia Romagna. Join Erica and Lara with a glass of Lambrusco, talking about design, redefining the table, and country living.

Casa Maria Luigia

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FAQ

How many episodes does Ciao Bella have?

Ciao Bella currently has 112 episodes available.

What topics does Ciao Bella cover?

The podcast is about Culture, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Art, Hospitality, Italy, Podcasts, Arts and Travel.

What is the most popular episode on Ciao Bella?

The episode title 'Pasta-tively amazing with Julia Ficara' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Ciao Bella?

The average episode length on Ciao Bella is 35 minutes.

How often are episodes of Ciao Bella released?

Episodes of Ciao Bella are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Ciao Bella?

The first episode of Ciao Bella was released on Apr 1, 2019.

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