Trentino–Alto Adige is comprised of two separate areas: Trento refers to the southern part of the region (whose capital is Trentino – the ancient Roman Tridentum) and Alto Adige identifies the northern part of the region that includes the higher (alto) part of the Adige River. The area has a rich ethnic mixture that includes [...]
Veneto is one of Italy’s most varied areas – and the most visited region of Italy. Home to Venice and Verona, and also Italy’s largest lake (Lake of Garda) it also contains tranquil and uncrowded spaces as well. Venice canalRisi, or rice, is a mainstay on the Venetian menu, and is served differently than in [...]
One of Italy’s largest regions (home to a staggering one-sixth of the total population of Italy), Lombardy lies in the north of the country, sharing a border with Switzerland. Stretching from the Alps to the lowlands of the Po Valley (covered by water and rice paddies), Lombardy is home to a wide range of landscapes, [...]
The smallest region in Italy, Valle d’Aosta is said to be the least Italian region of Italy (it shares this distinction with neighboring Piedmont) and also where we find the highest peaks in the Alps including Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Europe. It’s stately mountains and diverse valleys also house the oldest National Park, [...]
Buon Giorno! It is time for our next stop in the Tour of Italy in the Kitchen. Last time we learned more about the delicious ossobuco. Yes, it’s been about a month since then, but we’ve been very busy at Carmelo’s! Easter was just last weekend, and during March our Austin location hosted a SXSW [...]
What do you picture in your head when you think of a Mediterranean diet, perhaps lightly dressed pasta with just a line of olive oil, fish, vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain bread dipped in extra-virgin olive oil, along with a glass of exquisite wine? Residents of the Mediterranean region (Italy, France, Spain, and Greece) have enjoyed these [...]
Following the Christmas and New Year’s festivities many think there is an uneventful period until Valentine’s Day. In Italy, “La Befana” and the start of “Carnevale”, help portray the diverse and colorful culture, also keeping people busy until Valentine’s Day….. LA BEFANA On the evening between the 5th and 6th of January, Italian children put [...]
‘Tis the Season Escape to Italy for the holidays, in either our Houston or Austin location. The atmosphere of the Italianate touches captures the Italian way of life. Carmelo Mauro, the owner of the restaurant, makes Carmelo’s more than just an ordinary restaurant with his warm hospitality, authentic freshly prepared Italian cuisines and their extensive [...]
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