Melbourne-born second-generation Italian Michael Costanzo founded D.O.C Espresso Bar on Lygon Street in 2003. He quickly earned acclaim as the artisan pizza godfather, with now seven venues across Victoria.
Calabria’s culinary heritage bears the marks of ancient civilizations and diverse landscapes. From coastal bounty to rustic mountain fare, each dish tells a story of resilience, tradition, and innovation.
“It’s all about amore e cultura,” says Guy Grossi following the announcement of his brand-new Melbourne restaurant, Puttanesca, a relaxed, family-friendly osteria.
Cultivated in Italy’s smallest vineyard, a bottle of ViaMari10 comes with a price tag of 5,000 euros. Segmento spoke with Tullio Masoni about his unconventional urban vineyard in Reggio Emilia.
The city-state of Dubai plays host to one of the world’s most exciting multicultural food scenes. Segmento spoke with Howard Ko, a Dubai-based American-Korean chef, about his risotto revolution.
From Calabrian immigrant to food industry tycoon.
Italian-Scottish Chef Raymond Capaldi's globe-spanning career.
Stefano De Pieri developed a lifelong connection with the land and the food it provided, an experience he would bring to Australia, becoming one of the country’s most recognizable advocates for good food and wine.
Emiko Davies looks at the parallels between Italian and Japanese cuisine with her latest project
Over the years I followed the success story of Giorgio Linguanti, and kept eating his products. When Segmento asked me to attend the That’s Amore Cheese’s anniversary event, it felt like attending an old friend's party.
Rebecca Vagnoni realised that her Nonna’s legacy does not just symbolise delicious Italian food but also the value of family, love, tradition and togetherness.
From kitchens all over the world, the global ambassador of Italian cuisine Andrea Tranchero has tickled the tastebuds of the likes of Giorgio Armani, Roger Federer, Sir Richard Branson. His secret recipe? Simplicity.
Recently, Italian bakeries have been on a mission to improve bread quality. Superb raw materials mix with tradition and innovation, and new tasty products are born. Segmento took a mouthwatering tour to Rome’s best forni
Olives are one of the world’s most treasured fruits, and their unctuous product can only be described as an elixir from Mother Nature herself. Follow us on a journey to learn more about this fruit.
“We need to reflect on the way we live and the way we eat – and the south of the world is importantly sitting at the table of the decision-makers.”
No one loves exploring and celebrating Italian and Greek cuisines better than Naomi Crisante. She confesses: “Before I have finished eating a meal, I’m already thinking of the next one.”
Kara Mallia spent time as a chef in Italy gaining an enviable reputation for her exquisite dishes; in fact, as a chef in Armani's private Tuscan estate.
"“Learn, cook, and enjoy!" is a simple motto that Calabrian-Australian chef Adelina Fiorito Pulford lives by. Segmento had the pleasure of interviewing Adelina on why her Calabrian heritage is so close to her heart.
The @finefoodexpo is underway in Melbourne where Italian gastronomic is safeguarded by international and national organizations as well as new-generation chefs such as Michelin-starred and multi-award winner Luca Ciano.
Segmento - unapologetically Italian talks with Silvia Colloca about food, relationships and her role as Ambassador for SecondBite.
Chefs Silvia Colloca, Giovanni Pilu & Stefano Pingue in conversation with Daniele Curto
Chef Leo Gelsomino tells Jytte Holmqvist how he learned to master the mystical art of Sardinian pasta Su Filindeu.
Since the 1500s, the Italians have developed an enviable coffee culture. A culture many other countries also enjoy today.
Growing up in an Italo-Australian family, Soprano Pia Harris has fond memories of being surrounded by music and food - two essential components of the beloved Hansel and Gretel story.
Sassy.x is a highly successful fusion-type restaurant. Modern and funky but still steeped in traditional Italian culinary traditions.
Barbecued, stir-fried or roasted, there's no doubt that Aussies love their meat. Consuming on average nearly 100 kilograms of meat per person per year, Australians are among the top meat consumers worldwide.
We asked a group of Italian kids living in Australia if there was anything they wanted to know, and our Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne, Pierluigi Trombetta, was only too happy to answer their questions.
Director, performer and human rights activist Samuel Dariol engaged in conversation with renowned Deakin University scholar Dr Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli.
Yes, it's completely possible to engage in a love affair with a city - even more so when it's a city like Rome. Well, actually, let me correct myself: there's no city quite like Rome. (Photo HeartRome)
The last time I was in Rome I stayed in Testaccio, as recommended by a Roman friend. You'll love it, she told me, and she was right.
Five years ago I was diagnosed with an allergy to wheat: this was heartbreaking news. In a very short amount of time I had to re-train my brain to overlook the yeasty, crusty temptation, and seek guilty starchy pleasures in other forms; needless to say it took its toll. How ridiculous! – you might say. Take bread away from an Italian, however, and the situation gets serious.
It was in 1945 - the year that marked the end of World War II - when, in a small town of Romagna, a thirty-nine year old man called Attilio Babbi made a bet on himself.
Melbourne has many popular places to enjoy food and shop around but it also holds quite a few pleasant surprises for those who are prepared to venture in less known territory.
How is it that most Italians are in such great shape and fit though they live on delicious food unfailingly accompanied with wine? It is the not so secret Italian secret: eating genuine food..
That's Amore Cheese Diavoletti has been crowned Champion Flavoured Cheese at the Australian Grand Dairy Awards, the Grand Final of dairy competitions in the country.
The words of America's notorious chef could not sound more true in describing Giorgio Linguanti, Melbourne's premier specialty cheese maker and proprietor of That's Amore Cheese...
Allow me to begin by saying a mea culpa! When I discovered that seven of the most influential Melbourne-based Italian-Australian businessmen owning their own olive groves...
