Hedonism
Why Are Truffles the Most Desired Ingredient of Autumn?
A truffle is not just an ingredient — it’s an experience. A fragrance that announces itself before you even see it, a texture that melts into warm pasta, and a touch of luxury that turns every bite into a ritual. Autumn is the season when this precious gem appears in its full glory, reminding us that nature saves its best gifts for last.
Savino Divincenzo: From Dishwasher to the Chef Everyone in Corsica Wants to Know
At twenty, Savino Divincenzo left his hometown of Barletta in Italy’s Puglia region with a single plan: to go somewhere, anywhere, and do whatever work he could find. He had no culinary diploma and no clear idea of what he wanted - only the growing conviction that his job in a textile factory was not what he wanted to spend the rest of his life doing.
Studio 54: The Club That Lasted 33 Months and Has Been Building Its Legend for Half a Century Since
When Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager opened the doors of a former theater on West 54th Street in New York on April 26, 1977, few could have guessed that within a year the space would become the most famous discotheque in the world - or that in just over two and a half years, it would be shut down under the weight of a federal investigation.
Why We Eat Spicy Food: What Actually Happens in the Body When We Eat Chili
The first bite always plays out the same way: your mouth burns, your eyes water, your nose starts running, and your brain, in all seriousness, sends the signal that your mouth is on fire. What's interesting is that no part of that reaction is a lie in the sense we'd expect - your brain genuinely believes you're burning.
Ten Interviews, One Secret: What Makes Us Feel Alive Has No Price Tag
We asked the same question to ten different people, in ten different conversations, in ten different moods: what does hedonism mean to you? We expected something about champagne, private jets, maybe an expensive watch on someone's wrist. Instead, once we laid all the interviews side by side, something far less expected emerged. And, we have to admit, something far more beautiful.
Miloš Biković for HEDONIST: I Enjoy the Process of Thinking, the Scent of Pine and the Sea
Enjoyment is when a person feels alive, so it gives me a sense of being alive. However, hedonism is often linked to certain material pleasures, to something connected with status. Still, I don't think that's what Aristippus of Cyrene, a student of Socrates and the first theorist of this concept, had in mind.
The Last Dinner on the Titanic: What Passengers Ate Just Hours Before the Ship Sank
On the evening of April 14, 1912, as the Titanic sailed across the calm waters of the North Atlantic, few among its more than 2,200 passengers could have imagined that within hours they would become part of one of history's greatest maritime disasters. In the ship's elegant dining rooms and lounges, dinner unfolded with effortless sophistication.
The History of Caviar: How Food for the Poor Became the World's Most Expensive Delicacy
Today, it is almost impossible to imagine a gala dinner, a luxury hotel, or a private yacht without a small tin filled with shimmering black or golden pearls worth more than many fine watches or works of art. Yet the history of caviar is anything but a story of aristocracy.
How Champagne Became the Drink of Celebration
As the clock strikes midnight, the countdown ends, and a moment later a sound rings out that has become the universal signal of celebration. A cork bursts from the bottle, streams of tiny bubbles rise through crystal glasses, people raise a toast, embrace one another, and exchange wishes for the year ahead. Whether it marks New Year's Eve, a wedding, a world championship victory, or a major business milestone, it is difficult to imagine an important celebration without a bottle of Champagne being opened.
The Foods That Divide the World: Delicacies Some Adore and Others Can't Even Look At
The aroma of freshly baked bread is almost universally comforting. A piece of fine chocolate rarely sparks debate, and pizza is perhaps one of the few dishes embraced across nearly every continent. Yet there are foods that inspire an ent
The Man Who Invented the Holiday: How Modern Tourism Was Born
Morning slowly broke over industrial England. Thick smoke from factory chimneys hung above Birmingham, Manchester, and Leicester as the first locomotives thundered across a landscape transforming faster than ever before. Factories absorbed thousands of workers, cities expanded almost overnight, and railways connected places that had once been separated by days of travel by horse-drawn carriage.
From Banja Luka to the World's Oceans: Turning Hedonism into a Profession
For Andrej Slavnić, travel, gastronomy and fine wine are not simply passions - they are a profession. His journey began in 2016, when the Banja Luka native joined one of the world's leading luxury cruise lines, Viking Ocean Cruises, as a wine specialist, embarking on a career that would carry him across every ocean and to some of the planet's most extraordinary destinations.
The Wine Bank near Čitluk: Where the Finest Bottles Stay Under Lock and Key
A story of love for wine and enduring friendships has found one of its most unique expressions in the cellar of the Andrija Winery in the village of Paoča, near Čitluk, where a remarkable concept known as the Wine Bank has been created exclusively for the winery's closest friends and longtime partners.
Desserts That Even the Legendary Stevo Karapandža Couldn't Resist
The creativity behind his desserts leaves a lasting impression, making him one of the first names that comes to mind when speaking about modern pastry art in the region. Trained by some of the industry's finest professionals, he has also earned the admiration of one of the Balkans' most celebrated chefs. His creations delighted the palate of renowned chef Stevo Karapandža, with whom he once shared the kitchen.
Why Italians Almost Never Drink Cappuccino After Noon
If you've ever ordered a cappuccino in Italy after lunch, chances are the waiter didn't give you a strange look. On the contrary, they'll happily serve it without a word. But they'll almost certainly know you're not Italian.
5 Films That Will Take You to Italy - No Plane Ticket Required
While some countries are best discovered through museums and others through food, Italy is often first experienced through cinema. Its narrow cobbled streets, sun-drenched piazzas, the aroma of espresso, the vineyards of Tuscany, and the Amalfi Coast are enough to make you want to pack your bags after the very first scene.
