Abruzzo may not be one of the first regions to come to mind when one hears “Italy,” but its green mountains, high altitude air and endless pastures (one-third of Abruzzo is protected in the form of national parks, nature reserves, etc.) make for excellent cheese production. In the isolated mountain village town of Anversa degli Abruzzi, sheep and cows graze on mountain greens and wild …
Obic Mozzarella Bar is an under-the-radar Flatiron gemone block away from Madison Square Parkthat should be on the list for those downtown planning their next work lunch. With restaurants around the world (from Tokyo to London and Rome), the brand’s New York flagship quietly celebrated its one year anniversary last week. But the quality of its mozzarella can’t be kept secret for much longer. Obic …
The country’s first-ever women-only hotel, built at the turn of the 20th century, recently retook its original name—the Martha Washington—after passing through multiple owners in the last five years, and a fresh renovation. A big draw to this convenient locale, north of Madison Square Park, is the new ground-floor Italian restaurant Marta, helmed by Danny Meyer (of Shake Shack fame) and his Union Square Hospitality …
