Pasta with beans and mussels
Creamy and deeply comforting, pasta with beans and mussels is one of Campania’s – and Ischia’s – most beloved seaside dishes
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Black Book of Italy
Uncover Italy with our superlative travel guides. From majestic mountains to breathtaking coasts, from charming towns to bustling cities, each offering exclusive stories in unbeatable destinations that define Italian excellence.
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Sagra del Carciofo, but Make It Disco
A new pool, a disco party, and enough artichokes to feed a small village. At La Posta Vecchia, the first Sagra del Carciofo Disco brought together Cynar Spritzes, long lunches, seaside glamour, and dancing well into the night.
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As Roman as It Gets
A true Roman classic, carciofi alla romana celebrates the artichoke at its best. Romanesco artichokes are stuffed with garlic, mint, and parsley, then slowly cooked until tender, fragrant, and full of flavour!
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Laura May Todd
Meet Laura May Todd – design editor, Milan insider, and the person you call when you need to know where to find the perfect espresso cup, linen sofa, or quiet trattoria with the red wine that tastes like November.
The Mezzatorre Summer
From local aperitivi and wine tastings to boat excursions and seaside lunches, here’s how to experience Ischia the Mezzatorre way
ISSIMO in Stereo
A cinematic journey through the most iconic Italian film soundtracks of all time
ISSIMO’s Travel Guide to Ischia
From volcanic landscapes to slow afternoons by the sea, discover ISSIMO’s guide to the gentlest side of Ischia
