Lemons on The Amalfi Coast – Minori and Sorrento

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LEMONS on THE AMALFI COAST

Lemons on the Amalfi Coast? Yes Lemons. The Amalfi Coast of Italy besides being a major tourist destination of the 21st Century, as a result of its unending natural beauty, wonderful climate and tasty local cuisine, combined with charming hotels, boat rides to Capri and all sorts of wonderful things. The Amalfi Coast has all these things, and besides these, it just happens to be The Lemon Capital of the World as well. The Costiera Amalfitana is blessed with an abundance of Lemon Groves up and down the coast, extending Salerno to Sorrento and every town in-between. Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast are a Lemon Lovers dream come true. The area has all sorts of Lemon based products from the head honcho lemon product lemon-liquor known as Limoncello, Lemon Scented Soaps, Lemon Perfume, Lemon Pasta, Lemon Desserts, Lemon Granita, Lemonade, Lemon Tea, and all sorts of Lemon Motif product, such as; Scarves, Ceramics, T-Shirts, this-that-and-every-other-thing. Yes the Amalfi Coast is a Lemon Lovers Paradise. So if you love lemons, this is certainly the place to be.

The Lemons of the Amalfi Coast are known as Sfusato. They are big and knobby and prized for their perfume and sweet flesh. You can eat the whole thing, even the skin. Lemons are grown all along the Amalfi Coast and on the islands of Capri and Ischia, but Minori has always been known as the center of Lemon activity on the coast. The Sienenese Jesuit Botantist G.B. Ferrari was the first person to make a record of the qualities of the Lemons of this coast. In 1646 he wrote, “the nipple is prominent, the rind is rough, pleasantly scented with a sweet taste, the flesh has 8 or 9 segments, the taste is pleasantly sour.”

Much of the land between Positano and Vietro Sul Mare had been unproductive up to the middle of the 18th Century, but by the early 1800s lemon farming and trading had become quite productive with great cultivation of lemon groves in Minori, Atrani, Amalfi, Conca dei Marini, Ravello, Cetara, Praiano, Maiori, Tramonti, and the surrounding areas, with Minori as the leading port for the transportation of Sfusato (Lemons).

If you ever experience it, it is a wonderful feeling to be among Oranges or Lemon Groves, to see them and just to know they are there, and you are among them, looking at them and smelling their heady scent. And in being in such an area, it is sure you will consume them, and in many different guises. You can have Lemon Gelato or Sorbeto, drink Lenonade on a hot day, Limoncello after dinner, that may have been preceded with a plate of Spaghetti al Limone.

I for one get excited every time I see lemons, or come upon any and every Lemon Grove I see, and Oranges too for that matter. Lemons are King down here but you will also come upon Orange Groves as well, especially in and around Sorrento. And besides a plate of Spaghetti al Limone, when dining out, it’s a good chance you will be eating all sorts of seafood, especially Cozze (Mussels) Vongole (Clams), Alici (Anchovies), (Shrimp), and all kinds of fresh fish and shellfish in all sorts of tasty preparations, your palate will be delighted. Besides the seafood of course you have to have those Lemons in any number of culinary adventures, including; the two leading ways that these lemons are used, as with the famous lemon liqueur Limoncello and also made into Lemon Granita. There also a sweet treat called Delizia al Limone and you haven’t been to the Amalfi Coast, if you don’t partake in one of Italy’s most popular desserts of all, the famed pastry of the area, Sfogliatelle which are a clam-looking crunchy pastry filled with lemon scented ricotta cream. These pastries are divinely delicious and are not to be missed if you are in the great city of Napoli or on the Divine Coast of Amalfi, for this is where they were first invented. Sfogliatella were created by Nuns of the Convent of Santa Rosa in the small seaside town of Conca dei Marini on the Amalfi Coast of Italy. It is believed that the nuns of Santa Rosa invented Sfogliatella some 400 years ago with leftover cooked semolina. They have been a hit ever since. You’ll love it.

One of my favorite spots to eat Sfogliatella, is at Pasticceria Gambardella in Minori, the place where, once I get to Minori, I go inside, they call up Vincenzo Manzo at Villa Maria, and he comes down in his Fiat to pick me up, and bring me back to stay at his agriturismo Villa Maria. I always have some Gelato or a Sfogliatella as I wait there at the caffe for Vincenzo to come pick me up. That’s the “Sweet Life.”

Another good place to have some type of lemon pastry or cake and enjoy the local lemon Sfusato is one of Italy’s premier pastry shops in Sal di Riso, also in Minori and brother of the family at Gambaradella. Salvatore Riso is one of Italy’s premier Pastry Chefs and his Pasticerria Sal di Riso is world famous for Sal’s exquisite pastries, gelato, Lemon Cakes. And you just know that Salvatore makes great Sfogliatelle. Sal di Riso makes several different Lemon types of Lemon Cakes and Tortas made with Lemons from Minori, as well as Lemon Gelato and Delizia di Limone (Lemon Delight) which is a cake that is soaked in Limoncello and covered with a lemon-based cream. This delightful pastry as its name implies was created in Sorrento by Pastry Chef Carmine Marzuillo in 1978, and it’s served in Naples, Sorrento, and all over the Amalfi Coast.

Now the other great place to enjoy the local Lemons of Amalfi in their sweetest forms is at the most wonderful pastry shop in the town of Amalfi. The place is at the very center of Amalfi, right in the middle of the Piazza del Duomo and just feet from the beautiful Cathedral of Sant’Andrea. The place is Pasticceria Andrea Pansa and it is an absolute gem of a pastry shop / caffe. Great pastry shops and caffes are among the most wonderful things in all of Italy, and Pansa Pasticceria is up there with the Best of The Best in all of Italy. Andrea Pansa has been in the town of Amalfi since 1830. The place is absolutely gorgeous, and yes, they make many wonderful pastries, cakes, gelato, and cookies that are scented with, yes you guessed it, Lemons from The Amalfi Coast. You can have a Limonello here, Granita, Gelato, a Lemon Delight (Delizia di Limone), and of course the greatest pastry of them all, the Sfogliatelle Santa Rosa in several different forms. Grab yourself a seat at a table inside or go outside and enjoy yourself al fresco style. Order as I might, a nice steamy Cappuccino accompanied by a crunchy Sfogliatelle and you shall be in 7th Heaven, “I guarantee you.”

So you are on the Amalfi Coast among the world’s best lemon groves, and of course you want some lemons in your savory dishes as well. If you are in Sorrento, you absolutely have to go to the grand caffe in the heart of the town at the Piazza Tasso to the Bar Fauno, which if you were forced to pick a spot that was the epicenter and Heart Beat of Sorrento, it would have to be this place, Bar Fuano. Bar Fauno is a large grande caffe where you can get just about anything to eat that your little heart desires. You can simply have an Espresso or Cappuccino, a Pizza or Panino, an Apertivo such as a Negroni or Aperol Spritz, you can have either an Italian, an American, or a full English-Breakfast. You can eat there for lunch, or dinner, it’s all here at Bar Fauno, including, yes; Limoncello, Sfoliatelle, Gelato, Lemon Delights, and Lemon Granita, whatever you like, they’ve got it at all at Bar Fauno. They even have a very impressive wine list if you so desire. It’s more than just a standard one, they have it here as well.

At our recent stay in Sorrento with our apartment directly across the street, my cousin Tony and I found ourselves at Bar Fauno about 7 times in three days. We absolutely loved the place, and what’s not to love? As I’ve already stated, “they have everything.” When we first got into town, driving in a car from Salerno, there’s a parking garage just down the street from the caffe. So we parked the car and headed towards Bar Fauno. We sat down with our friend Alan who had joined us for a few days. Our waiter brought over the menu and wine list, and as we had been drinking Ferrari “Perle” the day before and Tony loved it and wanted to get another bottle of the stuff. And so we did. We ordered a Pizza and an Octopus Salad, “as I’ve said, they have everything.” We had a nice little lunch and then we checked into our suite. With the suite, they gave us vouchers to have breakfast at Bar Fauno, and we did so for the next 3 days. We had a wonderful little breakfast that included; Cappuccino, fresh OJ, and a Cornetto. The breakfast was quite nice, and as always, good service from the friendly Bar Fauno staff. Thanks guys.

You are in Sorrento, and this is a place they really go wild for Lemons and anything related to them as in a couple hundred different souvenirs you can buy, with a Lemon Motifs upon them. You can get an apron, Spoon Holder, Citrus Juicer, a Key Chain, T-Shirt, Polo Shirt, and so many things with a Lemon on them. This is Sorrento, a place that gets millions of tourists from all around the world every year, and many of the businesses derive income from lemons in one way or the other, whether it’s from products made with lemons in them, such as Limoncello, Parfum, Pasta, Jams, Soap, or what-not, to items that simply have images of Lemons upon them, that’s Sorrento, The Amalfi Coast and Lemons.

Excerpted from POSITANO – The AMALFI COAST COOKBOOK / TRAVEL GUIDE by Daniel Bellino Zwicke … Publication release November 2020

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Le SIRENUSE

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Le SIRENUSE

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A WORLD CLASS HOTEL in The HEART of POSITANO

Centrally located in Positano, Le Sirenuse is just 650 feet from the coast and its beautiful beaches. It features an oyster bar, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and elegant rooms with a private balcony. There are also a free swimming pool, hammam, and fitness center.

The spacious and air-conditioned rooms have a white-themed décor and full views of the Mediterranean Sea. Each offers a satellite flat-screen TV with Blu-ray player, an iPod dock, and a fully equipped private bathroom with a large spa bath and soft slippers.

At the Sirenuse you can unwind at the oyster bar, where you will find a variety of oysters that you can enjoy together with champagne. The Michelin-starred restaurant has a spacious terrace overlooking the sea.

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Offering a private beach, fitness center and a Michelin-starred restaurant, Il San Pietro di Positano is located in Positano. This luxurious 5-star hotel features elegantly furnished rooms with a terrace and sea views.

The spacious rooms all include bathrobes, slippers and a flat-screen TV with satellite and pay-per-view channels. Some also feature a design sofa or chair.

Local organic food is used to prepare gourmet dishes at the restaurant. A generous sweet and savory buffet breakfast is served daily. On request, breakfast is provided in your room.

At the San Pietro di Positano hotel, you can enjoy drinks and cocktails at one of 2 bars, one of which is at the beach. A tennis court, state-of-the-art spa and a free outdoor pool are also available.

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Set on a cliff in the heart of the Amalfi Coast, Villa Treville features luxurious rooms and suites overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. This luxurious property includes a free private beach and gym, plus free Wi-Fi.

Uniquely decorated, rooms with private bathrooms are air-conditioned and come with a balcony, a sitting area, a free minibar and flat-screen TV. Some rooms feature a small private pool and terrace. Bar and club lounge access is free with each room.

Your full breakfast provides a wide choice of sweet and savory products. Meat and vegetarian dishes, as well as fresh seafood options can be prepared at the restaurant.

Treville includes 4 independent buildings situated in a 5-acre estate. You can relax in the gardens or enjoy a cocktail and snack in the Club Lounge bar with terrace.

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Casa Albertina – Luxury for Less

Casa Albertina is a wonderful 1st Class little family run Hotel that is perfectly situated so you get a nice view of the town from just a little way up, yet a short easy teen minute walk to the Beach and Center of Positano.

I first discovered Casa Albertina way back in 1986 and had 3 glorious days staying there. The son Lorenzo gave me a special rate, seeing I was a young man (22) and probably didn’t have much cash. This hotel is beautifully appointed and the entire staff provides the most friendly service. Casa Albertina is an Absolute Gem.

Note : The first time I stayed at CASA ALBERTINA was the Summer of 1986. The owners son Lorenzo gave me a special rate of $79 a night, and I had an absolutely wonderful time. The next year when I came back, the price had gone up to $119 a night. When I checked the prices in May of 2018, the rate was $279 a night, and actually a reasonable rate for the quality of this hotel, which is not super deluxe, but does make it in to the luxury category of hotels.

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Hotel Palazzo Murat is in Positano’s center, 800 feet from the beach. In an elegant 18th-century building, it is surrounded by landscaped grounds and enjoys panoramic views of the village.Most of the spacious rooms overlook the sea, the garden, or the perched town. All air conditioned and non-smoking, they include flat-screen satellite TV and a balcony. Wi-Fi is free in public areas.

A breakfast buffet is served every morning on the grounds-view courtyard, and includes homemade pastries. Al Palazzo restaurant serves local specialties on a porch surrounded by centuries-old citrus trees.

During the summer, Palazzo Murat provides a boat for tours along the Amalfi Coast. The friendly staff at the 24-hour front desk can also provide free beach towels.

This is our guests’ favorite part of Positano, according to independent reviews.

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Salumeria Rosticceria Capri

BEST CHEAP EATS on CAPRI

Right near the CAPRITOWN Bus Station & PIAZZA UMBERTO

“They Make The BEST ARANCINI (Rice Balls) on the entire AMALFI COAST”

“I kid you not. And just 1.5 Euros a POP”

They have a marvelous array of tasty prepare food at this place.

Frittata, tasty Eggplant Parmigiano, Meatballs, Lasagna, and

the BEST RICE BALLS in the entire region. “SERIOUSLY!”

Of course they make great Panini (Sandwiches) Too !

You can pick up your Mineral Water here, as well as get some

local Wine for your Lunch, and Limoncello as well.

I first discovered this wonderful little Salumeria one day in 2015 after coming

back from a lovely day at the beach (Marina Piccalo).

After hopping off the bus up from Marina Piccolo and walking to the

Piazza Umberto, I came upon the Salumeria. I popped in and spotted the Arancini. A few days before

I had some tasty Arancini in Positano, and I was Jonesing for some more, so I ordered one and bought a large bottle of Sill Mineral Water.

I got my stuff and went over to the Piazzetta and sat down on a bench that had where there’s a wonderful view of Capri from there. I opened my package, grabbed the Arancini and bit in. “Oh My God? How tasty. It was absolutely marvelous. “Dam these people know what they are doing!”

I knew where I was getting my Beach Lunch from the next day. Yep, the Salumeria Capri. This year I was staying up in Anacapri, so I took the bus down to Capritown. I went into the Salumeria, looked things over at the counter. I saw what looked like Eggplant, and I asked Mamma (counter lady) “Melanzane Parmigiano?” She replied, “Si, Melanzane.” I asked her for a portion, and I bought 2 Arancini as well. I got another bottle of water, some Peaches, and a nice half bottle of Aglianico di Benevento, local red wine. I was set. And so I made my way for the nice long walk to the Faraglioni Rocks and the Da Luigi Beach Club were I would hang out and go swimming that day. Needless to say, i had a wonderful time at the beach, and my lunch was one of the best I’ve ever had, “You should see the view from there.” Yes it cost a lot to get a Chaise Lounge (25 Euros, with a towel) but it was worth the great time I had there, swimming, hanging-out, and the memories I have from that day. It was absolutely wonderful.

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I could see Positano in the distance and my heart skipped a beat. I’d been there three times before, but hadn’t seen it in some time, and it was just as beautiful as ever, even if now there was multiplies of more people going there, the town is still gorgeous. But this time, I wasn’t getting off in Positano as I usually did. This time I was headed for Minori, a town I had an early evening dinner in with my friends when we rented a car to go to Pompeii and then Vietro Sul Mare to by some the beautiful ceramic plates. We stopped at a cute little trattoria for some tasty seafood and then we were off. After our dinner, we stopped off at Amalfi, parked the car, had a couple Negroni’s at an outdoor caffe. Then we walked around and marvelled at the Feast of Santa Anna that was going on at the time. That was way back in 1987.
Let’s get back to 2015 on the Amalfi Coast, and making my way to Villa Maria (Minori). It sort of pained me, to not be getting off the bus in Positano as I normally would have done, unless I was coming from Capri by boat. Anyway, I almost wanted to cry of, as I just got a teasing glimpse of my beloved little town (Positano).

The bus passed through the town, making its way to Amalfi, as I strained to catch the last glimpse of the town, we drove on our way south towards Amalfi. No need to cry, I was going to Villa Maria which would prove to be one of the best times of my entire life.

We arrived in Minori, and I hopped off the bus in the center of town. I went into a jumping caffe (Gambaradella) and asked if I could make a phone call to my hotel. The lady at the cash register was kind enough to make the call for me, and told me that someone would be down in a few minutes to pick me up. I got an espresso and Sfogliatelle and waited for my ride. A little while later Vincenzo Manzo showed up at the caffé in his Fiat Panda and threw my bags in his car. We headed up to Villa Maria and arrived about ten minutes later. Vincenzo led the way, and we went into the dining-room and sat down. He introduced me to his wife Maria, daughter Nadia, and his son-in-law, and they gave me a pitcher of fresh lemonade made from the farm’s wonderful lemons of course. At that moment, nothing in the World could have made me happier. I was at Villa Maria hanging out with Vincenzo Manzo and his family and drinking Lemonade made from the famed Amalfi Coast Lemons that were grown in Vincenzo’s farm. Who’s luckier than me.

Excerpted from POSITANO – The AMALFI COAST – Cookbook / Travel Guide , due for publication Release May 2020 … Broadway Fifth Press NYC

by Daniel Bellino Zwicke @ Daniel-Bellino-Zwicke.com

VINCENZO MANZO

with AUTHOR DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE

VILLA MARIA AGRITURISMO

MINORI , ITALY

POSITANO – Sorrento The Amalfi Coast

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Positano

This piece of art is from a photo I took in May of 2018. I edited the picture with the Painnt app from Google Play, and this is the result. I walked a fare ways up the Via Pasitea in Positano and snapped this shot. Of course I took many more.

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Positano – Ultimate Travel Guide

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HOTEL DIMORA FORNILLO

View from the Terrazzo at Hotel Dimora Fornillo

POSITANO

A Room with a VIEW

Hotel Dimora Fornillo

HOTEL DIMORA FORNILLO … Via Fornillo 27 , POSITANO

About 200 Steps up to the Hotel from the Beach and Center of town.

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VILLA MARIA ANTONIETTA

View From VILLA MARIA ANTONIETTA

If You’re on a Budget, Villa Maria Antonietta is on of The Best Options in Town …

Posiitano has to be one of the hardest place in the World to find a hotel room, and in the Budget Category, almost but not Impossible. Villa Maria Antonietta is one of your best options if you want to pay less than $150 US Dollars a night. It’s almost impossible finding a room here in the high season (April to Mid October). You have a much better chance getting a room here in the off-season when you can get a room for about $96 a night (US Dollars).

I first stayed here in the Summer of 1985, and was recommended this place by the late Poet RENE RICARD. At the time I paid $40 a night, so considering the way things have skyrocketed here in Positano, that you can get a room for about double the price in 2018, that’s pretty reasonable.

The accommodations are basic, but most important, they are clean, the location is Fantastic, you are in Positano and it’s relatively Cheap.

If you want to stay in in Summer, Book Far in Advance !!!

Just 1,900 Feet from the Main Beach and Marina to catch Boats (Ferries) coming and going to Positano.

VILLA MARIA ANTONIETTA … Via C. Colombo 41 , POSITANO , ITALY

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HOTEL CONCA D’ ORO

Hotel Conca D’ Oro

Positano

View From Balcony

HOTEL CONCA D’ ORO

POSITANO

Afforadable with Average Room Rate of $145 a Night US Dollars

150 Steps Up, about a 15 Minute Walk to The Main Beach

HOTEL CONCA D’ ORO …. Via Boscariello 16 , POSITANO , ITALY Info

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TIPS on GETTING a ROOM in POSITANO and The AMALFI COAST

Positano has to be without question one of the hardest places in the World for the Budget minded to get a hotel room. There are not many options, as most hotels, the prices are astronomical priced. Seriously! This being said, it’s not impossible and there are some options available.

We have Compiled a List of Several Affordable (Cheapest Hotel Rooms in POSITANO) Options for the Budget Minded. It wasn’t easy, but we did it.

It goes without sayint that’s it’s markedly more dificult to find a reasonably priced room here during the high season which runs from mid April to mid September, with mid May to the first weel of Septemeber being super busy.

This all being said, if it’s possible for you to go in October or April, these two months might be your best possible option. If you have plenty of cash and can afford to pay $300 or more a night for a hotel room, then you won’t have as much as a problem.

The other alternative to see Positano if you want to go during the High Season, is to stay in another town like, Paiano right next door to Positano, or Minori, Sorrento or other town near by, and take a bus or Boat to visit Positano, have a nice lunch and do some sightseeing.

Good Luck!

A GREAT ALTERNATIVE to HOTELS in POSITANO ? “Stay in Salerno and use it as your base to Positano, Naples, and The Amalfi Coast.

HOTEL PLAZA

SALERNO

I started going to Positano and the Amalfi Coast of Italy way back in the Summer of 1985. I fell in Love with Positano and had a most wonderful time. I stayed at the Villa Maria Antonietta for $38 a night. This modest little pensione was recommended by my my friend, the Poet Rene Ricard. It was a nice little place, but I scouted out other hotels for which would be my return next year (1986). I loved Positano, and I knew right then and there that I’d be back in 86.

So I did return the following year. First I went to Capri and had a most marvelous time. I stayed at the Villa Tosca behind the Grand Hotel Quissisana. It was a great little hotel with a great view of the Faraglioni Rocks from the terrazzo of the hotel.

After three wonderful days on Capri, I took a ferry boat to go to Positano. After my arrival I walked up to and checked out the Casa Albertina Hotel , which you can find walking the alleyway in-between Bar DeMartino (now Caffe Positano) and Da Vincenzo Ristorante. I bopped my head into Casa Albertina where I found Lorenzo (son of the owners) sitting at the friend desk. Lorenzo greeted me with a pleasant “Buon Giorgno,” and I greeted him back. Lorenzo saw that I was a young man (23) so he said he was going to give me a special young persons price. And so he did ($79 a night), The Casa Albertina is a most lovely hotel and I had a wonderful time staying there. The same room in the year 2019 will cost you about $370 a night. Not so cheap, and more than I care to pay. This my decision go to Salerno and stay at the wonderful Hotel Plaza in Salerno. And what Good Luck it was for me to choose and to stay at The Plaza, which I absolutely adored, and in no small part to the friendly owner Gaetano. Such a nice man. Gaetano made me feel so welcome, making me an Espresso every time I returned back to the hotel after a day of exploring Positano or anywhere along the Amalfi Coast. Gaetano is an absolute Gem, who I had some wonderful times chatting with over espresso the 4 days I spent at his family’s charming hotel.

That’s my friends Gaetano making me another Espresso on his beloved machine.

Besides the awesome owner Gaetano and his friendly staff, and the nice rooms, and tasty breakfast you will have each morning if you stay at the Hotel Plaza , the hotel is directly across the street from the train station, which give you quick and easy access if you are taking a train down from Rome, or traveling to Naples and other points in Italy by train. And the hotel is a short 3 block walk to the Marine Terminal of Salerno, where you can get a ferry boat for a quick 25 minute ride to Amalfi, and 55 minutes to Positano. And if this wasn’t enough, the room rates average just about $120 for a double room in Summer, as compared to the cheapest hotel rooms in Positano , start at about $295 a night, or night, three times the price of a room in Salerno.

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MEMORIES of POSITANO

EATING on THE AMALFI COAST

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At BUCA di BACCO

Positano , Italy

Yes a Wonderful Ristornate Amazing View Great Food Excellet Service … This Hotel and Restaurant is a mainstay of the hugely popular town of Positano on the Amalfi Coast of Italy. Everythin about the place is First Class, the hotel of course , the restaurant and a friendly professional staff of waiter, BBs, host, Chef, cooks, and all who work at this establishment. I’ve eaten here numerous times since 1985, and it’s always been a great experience including my latest trip this past May with my cousin Tony. We went for lunch, this was my cousin Tony’s first time, and he loved as I always have. I think I created a Monster when my cousin Tony said let’s get a bottle of Champagne and a suggested we might get a good quality Italian Sparkling Wine. A few days before we were at Lo Smeraldino Ristorante right on the water in Amalfi. I ordered the Ferrari “Perle” Brut 2007. It was wonderful and Tony was hooked, he loved it, and wanted to get it at almostevry restaurant we went to for the rest of the trip. Now back to Buco di Bacco. Tony scanned the Wine List at Buco, he found the Ferrari “Perle” and ordered another bottle (Vintage 2010). We started drinking it and as with the 5 or so bottles of this wine we had on te trip, it was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed. Now when it came to ordering, for Antipasto we got an order of Melanzane Parmigiano (Eggplant Parm) and some grilled vegetables. Now, though we both love eating Seafood when down on the Amalfi Coast, when we saw Meatballs (Polpette) on the menu, we both ordered some. I ordered a plate of Spaghetti Meatballs while Tony ordered just Meatballs minus any pasta.

The BAR at BUCO Di BACCO

The service as usual was excellent, it was a absolutley gorgeous day in Positano and we were both a couple of Happy Campers outside on the lower Terrazzo of Buca Di Bacco. We both commented on how relaxing and peaceful it felt sitting there on the deck and we both sat back and thorughly enjoyed the whole experience and good fortune to having lunch there at such a nice restaurant in the beautiful town of Positano n the Amalfi Coast in Italy. Yes, we knew we were lucky and we were most certainly greatful to be sharing such a memorable meal together, two Italian-American cosuins in Italy in Positano, The Amalfi Coast. Basta !

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The WINE LIST

BUCA Di BACCO

Since 1916

POSITANO

PESCE MISTI di Mare

BUCO di BACCO

POSITANO … I won’t give you the adress, as you can’t miss it. The Hotel and Ristorante BUCA di BACCO is front and center, right at the main beach in the center of town in Positano. If by some insane reason you have a problem finding it, just ask, it’s right down near the water. telephone : 39 081 837 0723

PS … If you can Affor It? The Hotel is Wonderful.

Da VINCENZO

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A Great View of POSITANO from a outdoor table at Da VINCENZO

That’s the terrazzo of Caffe Positano where all the people are stiing outside, which if you started going to Positano long ago, you may know that spot as the old BAR DeMARTINO, one of my favorite places ever in Positano, but sadly no longer there. Anyway, this is a spectacular spot to get an Apertivo, have lunch or dinner, and just injoy the moment and the beauty before you, and just how “Lucky” you are to be in this Gorgeous Place, known as Positano. Enjoy!

Italian Cookbook Author (Me)

Daniel Bellino Zwicke, Enjoying Lunch

at Da VINCENZO

Been Going there Since 1985

Positano

Yes, I started going to Da Vincenzo way back in 1985. Ever Since my first trip to the lovely little Seaside Town on The Amalfi Coast, that was yet to be discover by the masses all around the World. Yes, there were people who had heard about this gorgeous place, but not nearly as many as do now. Yes, Positano for the most part was still relatively un-known back then. That’s before Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey Jr. made the movie ONLY YOU that brought the town to the attention of so many more Millions of people then had ever even heard of the palce before. Anyway Cei la Vie.

Now back to Rene Ricard and myself and how I discovered and went to Da Vincenzo way back in the Summer of 1985 (Bar DeMartino also). It was just a few days befor my long awaited first trip to Italy, Spain, and the South of France when as I waas walking down 2nd Avenue one night I ran into my friend Alma who was with the Poet RENE RICARD. We were all chatting on the street when I emntioned my trip. When I said I was going to Rome, Venice, and positano, Rene got quite excited and told me the best places to go to in Rome, Venice and Positano. So besides all the info Rene gave me on Rome and Venice, he told me all about Positano and where to stay and where to eat which included going to Da Vincenzo where Rene told me I’d get the Best Plate of SPAGHETTI VONGOLE that Id’ ever have in my entire life.

La CAMBUSA

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La CAMBUSA

View From a Table at La CAMBUSA

La CAMBUSA … Piazza A. Vespucci / Spiaggi Grande POSITANO … tel # 39 089 812051

Linguine Frutta di Mare , La CAMBUSA

La CAMBUSA

PIAZZA A. VESPUCCI

POSITANO

La CAMBUSA

Out of most of the places we went in Positano this was easily best. They are so friendly and the food was perfect while overlooking the beach. Our first night they were about to close and stayed open for us to get a light bite and a great bottle of wine and we told them we would be back and they didn’t not disappoint. The seafood pasta was amazing and once again the staff was accommodating. I couldn’t recommend this place more. Enjoy Positano and really get to know the people because it’s a great place.

Le PERGOLA

La CAMBUSA

La CAMBUSA and The Piazza Amerigo Vespucci

POSITANO

LATTERIA

“Alimentari” … Via Pastea , POSITANO

LATTERRIA

“Some of The BEST FOOD in All of POSITANO”

FRITTATA FORMAGIA ARANCINI PANINI MELANZANE SALUMI e FRUTTA

The Selection at “LATTERIA” is AMAZING

And You Can Take it out and Eat on Their Lovely Little Terrazzo

“I Did”

The Terrazzo at “LATTERIA ALIMENTARI”

We just lucked out and stumbled into this place for sandwiches while we waited for check in time at our hotel. We took them down to the beach and ate them on benches. Several people came up and asked where we got them! They were delicious and SO reasonably priced. Fantastic!

The GIRLS at Latteria Positano

Eat out on The Terrace or Take Out to Your Hotel Room or Apartment

or for Your BEACH LUNCH

They’ve got everything you need : Water, Wine, Sandwiches, Fruit, Rice Balls, Cheese, Salami, Eggplant Parmigiano, Frittata, Olives, Sweets, evrything.

Daily Specials at LATERIA POSITANO

DELIKATESSAN

Delikatessan

Yes another deli (Salumeria). Beleive it or not, Salumerias / Rosticcerias have some of the best food in almost every city in Italy, and so is the case in Positano with Latteria Deli and here at Delikatessen. We decided to grab some food to take back some food to enjoy on our balcony. The food was of great quality and very reasonably priced. We bought some Pasta, Panini, and Eggplant, Arancini (Rice Balls) . Everyhtng was super tasty. They make greay Sandwiches (Panini) taht a great to take along with some Fruit and Arancini for an awesome Beach Lunch. If you are staying in Positano for a while and don’t want to eat out all the time then this is a great option. They have a great wine selection if you like to do as we do and keep a bottle or two back at our room , as well asfruit and bottled water which you always need.

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In The KITCHEN at DELIKATESSEN

POSITANO

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Look at This Awesome Panino

Eggplant, Salami, Mozzarella, Peppers

One of the Girls at DELICATESSEN

DEICATESSEN …. Via Mulini 5 , POSITANO

PIZZA

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POMPEII & PIZZA

AMALFI SIGHTSEEING TOUR

With PIZZA CLASS LUNCH iN SORRENTO

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View from Beach Club at Music on The Rocks

POSITANO

“My own personal Favorite Beach in Positano”

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Arienzo Beach

POSITANO

Spiaggi Grande

The Main Beach of Positano

Fornillo Beach is a Great Spot with Several Nice Bars and Restaurants

POSITANO

3D BEACH MAP

of POSITANO

The AMALFI COAST

INSIDER TIP

Insider Tip

Are You Looking for a Reasonably Price Drink with a Great View?

Go to The PARADISE LOUNGE .. Good Drink w/ a World Class View

For LESS !

The Boat to Da ALDOLFO

POSITANO

at LAURITO BEACH

ITALY

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Map of Positano and its Beaches

BEST of NAPLES

MY FAVORITE PIZZA on The AMALFI COAST ?

L’ARCHETTO

RISTORANTE / PIZZERIA

SALERNO VECCHIO

SALERNO , ITALY

GERARDO Making My PIZZA

L’ARCHETTO

Gerardo makes the Best Pizza in all of SALERNO, and Better Pizza than most famous Pizzerias in NAPOLI. I like his Pizza far better than the Pizza I had at Di MATTEO in Naples which I felt was quite soggy in the center as much in the Pizza in Naples is. The pizza in Salerno is made thicher and crunchier, and to me, it’s better. I absolutely love thee way Gerardo makes his Pizza at L’Archetto. It’s delish.

My SPAGHETTI VONGOLE e COZZE

L’ARCHETTO

Made by GERARDO’S WIFE

MEMORIES of ITALIAN FOOD

in POSITANO – CAPRI -NAPOLI

NEW YORK – ROME – VENICE

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The BEST PIZZA in NAPLES

DOOR to DOOR to YOUR HOTEL on The AMALFI COAST

RELAX on YOUR RIDE DOWN

With a PROFESSIONAL DRIVER

ROME to POSITANO

POSITANO – AMALFI COAST to ROME

Hotel Poseidon

POSITANO

Door to Door

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SALERNO

The Marine Terminal of Salerno is at the marina pictured here. You can catch ferry boats from here to Cetara, Minori, Maiori, Amalfi, Capri, and Positano.

The Train Station is just 3 blocks from here. So if a room at a hotel in Positano is a little rich for your blood, we recommend making Salerno your base to visit and explore Amalfi, Positano, Naples, and the Amalfi Coast. And again, I highly recommend the Hotel Plaza in Salerno for its wonderful accommodations (great Prices & Breakfast) and it awesome location, across the street from the Train Station, and a shor 3 blocks from the ferry boats, you can quickly and easily get to all points on The Amalfi Coast, outer islands, and Napoli.