Food trends
Food trends
Cuisine & Food

The origins of Calabrian cuisine

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.

by

Claudia Goundar

on

4/11/2024

Chefs
Cuisine & Food

Guy Grossi - It's all about Amore e Cultura

“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.

Wine
Cuisine & Food

Discovering an urban winery

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.

Food trends
Tourism & Places

Living La Dolce Vita in the Persian Gulf

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.

by

Catherine Cervasio

on

1/8/2024

Chefs
Cuisine & Food

In the kitchen with tartan and truffles

Italian-Scottish Chef Raymond Capaldi's globe-spanning career.

by

Catherine Cervasio

on

7/6/2024

Chefs
Cuisine & Food

Stefano De Pieri's recipe for success

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.

by

Catherine Cervasio

on

29/4/2024

Food trends
Cuisine & Food

From Panko to Pan Grattato

Emiko Davies looks at the parallels between Italian and Japanese cuisine with her latest project

Business people
Business & Innovation

That's Amore Cheese - Una storia italiana

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.

by

Lorenza Bini

on

3/2/2024

Traditions
Cuisine & Food

Preserving a Central Italian legacy - La cucina di Alberta

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.

by

Isabella Vagnoni

on

25/1/2024

Chefs
Cuisine & Food

Andrea Tranchero and his culinary triumphs

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.

by

Ambra Dalmasso

on

18/12/2023

Food trends
Cuisine & Food

Quality of life in a piece of bread

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

Food trends
Cuisine & Food

Chasing nature’s elixir

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.

by

Catherine Cervasio

on

12/7/2023

Food trends
Cuisine & Food

From the south of Italy to the south of the world

“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.”

by

Jytte Holmqvist

on

1/5/2023

Food trends
Cuisine & Food

Born to cook

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.”

by

Isabella Vagnoni

on

9/2/2023

Chefs
Cuisine & Food

Delectable Tuscan Delights

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.

by

Giovanni Butera

on

10/1/2023

Food trends
Cuisine & Food

Talking with the Queen of Calabrian Cuisine

"“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.

by

Isabella Vagnoni

on

25/10/2022

Chefs
Cuisine & Food

Italian cuisine beyond borders

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.

by

Ambra Dalmasso

on

7/9/2022

Community and Social Engagement
Cuisine & Food

Silvia Colloca talks food, family and community care

Segmento - unapologetically Italian talks with Silvia Colloca about food, relationships and her role as Ambassador for SecondBite.

by

Dr. Teresa De Fazio

on

23/5/2022

Chefs
Global & Social Engagement

Buona Domenica!

Every day is Sunday lunch with Kara Mallia

by

Jenna Lo Bianco

on

16/3/2021

Cinema & theatre
Art & Culture

Uncovering Earthly Treasures

The Truffle Hunters is now showing in cinemas nationwide.

Chefs
Tourism & Places

NINE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR FOOD HABITS

Chefs Silvia Colloca, Giovanni Pilu & Stefano Pingue in conversation with Daniele Curto

by

Daniele Curto

on

26/3/2020

Chefs
Tourism & Places

CUSTODIAN OF ONE OF THE RAREST PASTA IN THE WORLD

Chef Leo Gelsomino tells Jytte Holmqvist how he learned to master the mystical art of Sardinian pasta Su Filindeu.

by

Jytte Holmqvist

on

26/3/2020

Coffee
Tourism & Places

HOW MUCH WOULD YOU PAY FOR THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE?

Since the 1500s, the Italians have developed an enviable coffee culture. A culture many other countries also enjoy today.

by

Editorial Staff

on

19/3/2020

Art
Art & Culture

SOPRANO PIA HARRIS REDISCOVERS LA DOLCE VITA FOR HANSEL AND GRETEL

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.

Chefs
Tourism & Places

AT SASSY.X ASIAN CUISINE INFLUENCES ITALIAN TRADITION

Sassy.x is a highly successful fusion-type restaurant. Modern and funky but still steeped in traditional Italian culinary traditions.

by

Jytte Holmqvist

on

22/1/2020

Food trends
Tourism & Places

MAKING A MEDITERRANEAN DIET WORK DOWN UNDER

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.

by

Editorial Staff

on

11/12/2019

Culture
Fashion & Design

EVER HAD A BURNING CURIOSITY ABOUT ITALY?

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.

by

Hayley J. Egan

on

1/12/2019

Cinema & theatre
Art & Culture

Interview with performer, human rights activist and director of 'La Nonna' Samuel Dariol

Director, performer and human rights activist Samuel Dariol engaged in conversation with renowned Deakin University scholar Dr Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli.

by

Jytte Holmqvist

on

12/9/2019

Business people
Fashion & Design

A place to call "Rome"

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)

by

Jenna Lo Bianco

on

28/5/2019

Food trends
Tourism & Places

When in Rome, eat in Testaccio

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.

by

Rachael Martin

on

19/3/2018

Food trends
Tourism & Places

The bakery that has restored true Italian bread making

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.

by

Jenna Lo Bianco

on

15/10/2017

Food trends
Cuisine & Food

The company that has become an icon of the gelato making

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.

by

Laura D'Angelo

on

5/10/2017

Food trends
Tourism & Places

Discovering the food treasures of Melbourne off the beaten tracks

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.

by

Ilaria Garfagna

on

25/5/2017

Food trends
Cuisine & Food

The not-so-secret Italian secret for a happy and healthy life

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..

Food trends
Tourism & Places

That's Amore Diavoletti, 2017 Champion flavoured cheese

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.

by

Daniele Curto

on

13/2/2017

Food trends
Tourism & Places

That's amore cheese

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...

by

Nelli Altson

on

26/12/2016

Food trends
Tourism & Places

'The magnificent seven' competing for the best boutique olive oil

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...

by

Daniele Curto

on

25/12/2015

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