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...that the pool staffer hands you a towel without missing a beat, or[an error occurred while processing this directive] how the sommelier suggests a wine without jamming it down your palate. The only word that can capture this particular brand of indulgence all'Italiana is simpatico: a mix of kindness, likability and just plain fun. Some of that fun may be at the guests' expense. After an hourlong massage during my recent visit, I found it hard to rouse myself from a delightful stupor, but the therapist waited for me with a sly, mocking grin as I returned...
...call came just after midnight, and Gianpiero Fiorani knew immediately that the news was good. Antonio Fazio, Italy's central bank chief, was on the line to say he had just signed off on the bid by Banca Popolare Italiana (BPI) to take over another northern bank, Antonveneta. What neither man knew was that authorities probing BPI chief Fiorani's role in the attempted takeover were listening in. "Ah, Tonino, I'm moved," he said, addressing Fazio by an affectionate nickname, adding that he had "goose bumps...
Salumeria Italiana...
With 14 different kinds of olives and a selection of fresh-baked bread, it is little wonder that Salumeria Italiana made the short list of Gourmet Magazine’s Boston favorites this year. Though tiny, this shop stocks everything you could possibly need—from meats to pastas to coffee. Goni Topi, the manager for the last six years, says, “We’re a candy store for chefs—as you can see, we have an open bar,” as he gestures to the racks of vinegars open...
With 14 different kinds of olives and a selection of fresh-baked bread, it is little wonder that Salumeria Italiana made the short list of Gourmet Magazine’s Boston favorites this year. Though tiny, this shop stocks everything you could possibly need—from meats to pastas to coffee. Goni Topi, the manager for the last six years, says, “We’re a candy store for chefs—as you can see, we have an open bar,” as he gestures to the racks of vinegars open...