TRAVEL GUIDE – COOKBOOK
“IT’S FINALLY HERE” !!!
POSITANO The AMALFI COAST COOKBOOK
TRAVEL GUIDE
Is LIVE and AVAILABLE at AMAZON.com
Hello folks, boys and girls, Ladies & Gentlemen, “it’s here!” What? POSITANO is Here !!! The AMALFI COAST COOKBOOK / TRAVEL GUide by me, Daniel Bellino Zwicke has been published and is live and for sale on Amazon on this day and on into the future for many years, Positano The AMalfi Coast Cookbook / Travel Guide is live and ready to go to all of you waiting and planning that special trip to Capri, Positano, Ravello or anywhere that your heart desires of the beautiful Amalfi Coast of Southern Italy. “How bout that?” It’s a very happy day for me, I’ve been working on this book for almost two years, and now here it is on February 8th of the year 2021, after the horrible year we had last year (2020), a better and happier year and day and many happy days ahead in 2021 and-on-and-on. You can now get yourself a copy POSITANO , this the first book on Positano & The Amalfi Coast that is a Cookbook, Guide Book, and book of essays and stories on Positano, Capri, and the gorgeous Amalfi Coast. “Yee-haa!”
So, if you’re planning that special Positano / Amalfi Coast vacation, honeymoon, wedding or whatever, and you need a little help planning, and seek some inspiration and ideas for your special vacation, why not start here and grab a copy? The book is filled with information, recipes, and delightful stories that are sure to get those travel juices flowing. Just read the stories and get all pumped up by the future prospects of your dream vacation on the Amalfi Coast, a wedding in Ravello, or Romantic Honeymoon on Capri, or Positano. You will start as you read through the pages of this book and maybe making a plate of Mussels Marinara or Spaghetti Vongole, just two of the many wonderful recipes in this book. This is part of Daniel’s plan and how he envisioned this book to inspire through the stories and cooking some of the wonderful dishes that are favorites in Naples, on Capri, Positano, and all over the Amalfi Coast. Make these dishes to get psyched for your trip, as well as reliving memories of the favorite things you ate in Positano once you are home. This book will help you achieve these things.
Thanks so Much,
Daniel
“POSITANO it’s HERE” !!!!
Positano
WELCOME to BEAUTIFUL POSITANO
And The ULTIMATE GUIDE to EVERYTHING POSITANO
EAT – DRINK – SLEEP – EXPLORE – SWIM – PLAY – GET AROUND
The MAIN Beach at Positano
Pulling Into POSITANO
This is a Great Car … But it’s Best to Leave the Car at Home
There are several ways to get to Positano, either by Bus, Car, or Boat, and some ways are much better than other ones.
If you are FLYING into the AIRPORT in Naples, you can get Affordable Ground Transportation , directly from the Airport to Sorrento, where you can take a spectacular Bus Ride, or Ferry Boat directly from Sorrento right to the center of Positano.
Le SIRENUSE
A DREAM PLACE to STAY
If You Can’t Afford to Stay Here
You’ve Got to Hang Out Here at Least Once on Stay
FRANCO’S BAR si a Great Spot for Late Afternoon or Early Evening APERTIVO
With The Most Amazing View
POSITANO
Wish You Were There ???
Positano Getting There
NAPOLI DAY TOURS to POSITANO
ITALY
View of Positano
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How to Get There
Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey Jr. arrive by FERRARI
in “ONLY YOU”
WHERE to STAY
This is Where Billy Zane, Marisa Tomei , and Robert Downey Jr. Stayed
Le SIRENUSE HOTEL
Experience The Ultimate in Luxury and Service Par Excellence at Le Sirenuse
“ONLY YOU”
in POSITANO
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In POSITANO
ITALY
Lo SMERALDO
AMALFI
WHERE to EAT on The AMALFI COAST
The AMALFI COAST
SUNDAY SAUCE
Daniel Bellino “Z”
POSITANO
The AMALFI COAST COOKBOOK
TRAVEL GUIDE
Clark Gable with Sophia Loren
Naples and The AMALFI COAST
ITALY
The Path of The Gods
POSITANO
The AMLFI COAST
Cheapest Budget Hotels
In POSITANO
The AMLFI COAST
ITALY
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VIEW From Le SIRENUSE
Thee PLACE to STAY in POSITANO
Deluxe Category Hotel
CASA ALBERTINA … Positano
Look at This View ??? !!!!
How’d You like to Have Your Breakfast Here ?
One of Our ALL-TIME FAVORITES CASA ALBERTINA
POSITANO
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Casa Albertina
Deluxe Quality and Service for LESS
Beautifully Appointed Rooms
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 sone 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.
CASA ALBERTINA … Via Tavolozza 3 … POSITANO , ITALY … Reserve a Room
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Me at Casa Albertina
Breakfast with Nicoletta
Summer 1986
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View From a Room
HOTEL BUCA di BACCO
HOTEL BUCA di BACC … Via Rama Teglia 4 … Positano, Italy … tel. 39 081 1892 2289
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Le SIRENUSE
Le SIRENUSE
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The POOL
Le SIRENUSE
A Room at Le Sirenuse
View From Terrace Bar at Le Sirenuse
Le SIRENUSE HOTEL … Via C. Colombo 30 , Positano, Italy .. tel. 39 0862 060556
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View from the SANPIETRO
One of The Worlds Most Renowned Hotels
For The DREAM VACATION of a LIFETIME
One of The SAN PIETRO’S FABULOUS Rooms
Your Own Private Balcony
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SUNDAY SAUCE
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View from the Terrazzo at Hotel Art Pastea
POSITANO
Lounge at HOTEL ART PASITEA
Free Wifi, Free Breakfast, Beautiful Views, afforadble Prices …
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View from the Terrazzo at Hotel Dimora Fornillo
POSITANO
A Room with a VIEW
Hotel Dimora Fornillo
About 200 Steps up to the Hotel from the Beach and Center of town.
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View From VILLA MARIA ANTONIETTA
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
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
Find Your Hotel
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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.
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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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MANGIA ITALIANO
MEMORIES of POSITANO
EATING on THE AMALFI COAST
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 absolutely 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 thoroughly 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 grateful 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
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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.
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 enjoy the moment and the beauty before you, and just how “Lucky” you are to be in this Gorgeous Place, known as Positano. Enjoy!
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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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View From a Table at La CAMBUSA
La CAMBUSA … Piazza A. Vespucci / Spiaggi Grande POSITANO … tel # 39 089 812051
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Linguine Frutta di Mare , La CAMBUSA
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La CAMBUSA
PIAZZA A. VESPUCCI
POSITANO
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.
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Le PERGOLA
La CAMBUSA
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La CAMBUSA and The Piazza Amerigo Vespucci
POSITANO
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LATTERIA
“Alimentari” … Via Pastea , POSITANO
LATTERRIA
“Some of The BEST FOOD in All of POSITANO”
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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”
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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!
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The GIRLS at Latteria Positano
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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.
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Daily Specials at LATERIA POSITANO
Delikatessan
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In The KITCHEN at DELIKATESSEN
POSITANO
Look at This Awesome Panino
Eggplant, Salami, Mozzarella, Peppers
One of the Girls at DELICATESSEN
Heart Shaped Pizza at CHEZ BLACK
Arienzo Beach
POSITANO
Spiaggi Grande
The Main Beach of Positano
Fornillo Beach is a Great Spot with Several Nice Bars and Restaurants
POSITANO
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
Map of Positano and its Beaches
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MY FAVORITE PIZZA on The AMALFI COAST ?
L’ARCHETTO
RISTORANTE / PIZZERIA
SALERNO VECCHIO
SALERNO , ITALY
GERARDO Making My PIZZA
L’ARCHETTO
My SPAGHETTI VONGOLE e COZZE
L’ARCHETTO
Made by GERARDO’S WIFE
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MEMORIES of ITALIAN FOOD
in POSITANO – CAPRI -NAPOLI
NEW YORK – ROME – VENICE
And ????
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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
POSITANO
Door to Door
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.
FRITATTA
Fritatta are flat Italian Omelettes, that Italians love to eat for lunch, as a light dinner, maybe preceded with some kind of green salad which might include an Insalta Caprese. Fritatta are much loved on the Amalfi Coast as they can be made with just about anything you. like, especially any vegetables that they grow in the area. Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Peppers, and Zucchini are among the favorites, and are usually always seasoned with grated cheese. Spaghetti Fritatta is a favorite in Naples as well as on the coast. It’s tasty, seasoned with some tomato and Pecorino or Parmigiano Cheese, and it’s a great way to get rid of leftover Spaghetti.
FRITTATA di ASPARAGI e PATATE
Potato & Asparagus Frittata
Both potatoes and asparagus are much loved on the Amalfi Coast, and both vegetables find there way in many dishes, including; soups, pasta, and as here in frittata. You can make the frittata with just three 3 eggs if you like to have a nice lunch or light dinner for one. Or make it with 5 or 6 eggs as it calls for in the recipe below, and you can serve a wedge of frittata as part of mixed antipasti, eat a couple pieces for a snack in-between meals, and it is a great item to bring along with Aracini, Salami, and Cheese for a nice beacch-lunch or picnic anywhere at all. Enjoy it.
Ingredients :
1 large Idaho Potato, peeled and sliced ¼” thick
10 medium Asparagus, washed, sliced 1” pieces
5 X-Large Eggs, beaten
¼ cup grated Parmigiano
1 1/2 Tablespoons Butter
Olive Oil, Salt, & Black Pepper
Fill a medium pot ¾ full with water. Add 1 teaspoon of Salt. Bring water to the boil and add potatoes. Once the water comes back to the boil, let potatoes cook for one minute then add the asparagus.
Continue cooking the potatoes with the asparagus until the potatoes and the asparagus are both getting slightly tender, yet firm at the same time, 4-5 minutes.
Drain the vegetables in a colander and set aside.
Place the eggs in a medium bowl, add a half teaspoon each of both Salt & Black Pepper and beat eggs to combined. Add grated Parmigiano and mix into the eggs.
Place a large 10-12” non-stick frying pan on top of stove and add 5 tablespoons of olive oil to pan. Add the potatoes and asparagus and bring to medium heat. Season with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring a couple times to get all sides cooked.
Add 1 tablespoon of Butter to the pan and let it completely melt.
Turn the heat on to high, and add the eggs. Mix vigorously with a wooden spoon, until most of the eggs are cooked. Turn heat off.
Place a very large plate the can completely cover the frying pan. Flip the pan so it is upside down and the frittata falls into the plate.
Add the remaining butter and a bit more olive oil to frying pan. Turn heat to medium and add the frittata with the un-cooked side going into the pan to cook. Turn heat to low and cook about 1 minute until the eggs are completely cooked. Turn heat off.
Slide the Fritatta onto a clean plate. Cut into wedges and serve immediately or let cool and serve at room temperature.
Excerpted from POSITANO – The AMALFI COAST by Daniel Bellino Zwicke
Coming Soon … June 2019
Asparagus Frittata
Potato Frittata , Eggplant, and Peppers
At a Salumeria on The Amalfi Coast Italy
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COMING SOON
POSITANO – The AMALFI COAST
Travel Guide / Cookbook
by Daniel Bellino Zwicke
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Positano
WELCOME to BEAUTIFUL POSITANO
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EAT – DRINK – SLEEP – EXPLORE – SWIM – PLAY – GET AROUND
The MAIN Beach at Positano
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Pulling Into POSITANO
This is a Great Car … But it’s Best to Leave the Car at Home
There are several ways to get to Positano, either by Bus, Car, or Boat, and some ways are much better than other ones.
FROM The AIRPORT :
1. If you can afford a Private Car, you can do that, if you’re staying in Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, or anywhere on the Coast.
2. There are shuttle buses (10 Euros) leaving every 30 minutes from the Airport at Naples, going to the train station in Sorrento. If you are going to Positano, or anywhere else on the Amalfi Coast, you can either get a bus at the Train / Bus Station in Sorrento, or you can take a Ferry Boat from Sorrento to Capri, Positano, Minori, Maori, and Amalfi.
3. Getting to Positano and The Amalfi Coast by, BUS
4. Local Metro Train, The Circumvesuviano from NAPLES to SORRENTO,
5. FERRY BOAT SERVICE to and from: Naples, Sorrento Capri, Ischia, Positano, The Amalfi Coast, and Salerno.
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Le SIRENUSE
A DREAM PLACE to STAY
If You Can’t Afford to Stay Here
You’ve Got to Hang Out Here at Least Once on Stay
FRANCO’S BAR si a Great Spot for Late Afternoon or Early Evening APERTIVO
With The Most Amazing View
POSITANO
Wish You Were There ???
Positano Getting There
NAPOLI DAY TOURS to POSITANO
ITALY
View of Positano
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How to Get There
Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey Jr. arrive by FERRARI
in “ONLY YOU”
WHERE to STAY
This is Where Billy Zane, Marisa Tomei , and Robert Downey Jr. Stayed
Le SIRENUSE HOTEL
Experience The Ultimate in Luxury and Service Par Excellence at Le Sirenuse
“ONLY YOU”
in POSITANO
In POSITANO
ITALY
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AMALFI
WHERE to EAT on The AMALFI COAST
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SUNDAY SAUCE
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The You’re in Positano
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CLICK HERE for POSITANO’S PEST PIZZA
Clark Gable with Sophia Loren
Naples and The AMALFI COAST
ITALY
The Path of The Gods
POSITANO
The AMLFI COAST
Cheapest Budget Hotels
In POSITANO
The AMLFI COAST
ITALY
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VIEW From Le SIRENUSE
Thee PLACE to STAY in POSITANO
Deluxe Category Hotel
Look at This View ??? !!!!
How’d You like to Have Your Breakfast Here ?
One of Our ALL-TIME FAVORITES CASA ALBERTINA
POSITANO
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Casa Albertina
Deluxe Quality and Service for LESS
Beautifully Appointed Rooms
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 sone 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.
CASA ALBERTINA … Via Tavolozza 3 … POSITANO , ITALY … Reserve a Room
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Me at Casa Albertina
Breakfast with Nicoletta
Summer 1986
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View From a Room
HOTEL BUCA di BACCO
HOTEL BUCA di BACC … Via Rama Teglia 4 … Positano, Italy … tel. 39 081 1892 2289
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Le SIRENUSE
Le SIRENUSE
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The POOL
Le SIRENUSE
A Room at Le Sirenuse
View From Terrace Bar at Le Sirenuse
Le SIRENUSE HOTEL … Via C. Colombo 30 , Positano, Italy .. tel. 39 0862 060556
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View from the SANPIETRO
One of The Worlds Most Renowned Hotels
For The DREAM VACATION of a LIFETIME
One of The SAN PIETRO’S FABULOUS Rooms
Your Own Private Balcony
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SUNDAY SAUCE
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View from the Terrazzo at Hotel Art Pastea
POSITANO
Lounge at HOTEL ART PASITEA
Free Wifi, Free Breakfast, Beautiful Views, afforadble Prices …
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View from the Terrazzo at Hotel Dimora Fornillo
POSITANO
A Room with a VIEW
Hotel Dimora Fornillo
About 200 Steps up to the Hotel from the Beach and Center of town.
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View From VILLA MARIA ANTONIETTA
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
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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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!
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MANGIA ITALIANO
MEMORIES of POSITANO
EATING on THE AMALFI COAST
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
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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.
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!
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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 place 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 before my long awaited first trip to Italy, Spain, and the South of France when as I was 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 mentioned 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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View From a Table at La CAMBUSA
La CAMBUSA … Piazza A. Vespucci / Spiaggi Grande POSITANO … tel # 39 089 812051
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Linguine Frutta di Mare , La CAMBUSA
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La CAMBUSA
PIAZZA A. VESPUCCI
POSITANO
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.
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Le PERGOLA
La CAMBUSA
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La CAMBUSA and The Piazza Amerigo Vespucci
POSITANO
LATTERIA
“Alimentari” … Via Pastea , POSITANO
LATTERRIA
“Some of The BEST FOOD in All of POSITANO”
I’m now totally in Love with this place. Not so crazy about the name, but everything else couldn’t be better. For me, Latteria has some of the best food in all of Positano. If you get tried of paying the high prices in restaurants, and you want some outstanding home-cooked local cuisine, go to Latteria, they’ve got everything. The make tasty Eggplant Parmigiano, Past, Frittata, Aracini (Rice Balls), Lasagna, and Sandwiches. There are a few tables out on their patio on the side of the building where you can relax with your tasty little lunch (Breakfast or Dinner). This place is a groceria / salumeria, so you can buy fresh fruit, wine, water, and everything you need to bring back to your room.
Latteria not only is one of the cheapest places to eat in town, but their food, though cheaper, is as good as any restaurant in town, “trust me.” And it’s a little secret that many tourist don’t know about, so go there and enjoy.
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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”
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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!
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The GIRLS at Latteria Positano
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Eat out on The Terrace or Take-Away 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, everything.
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Daily Specials at LATERIA POSITANO
Delikatessan
Yes another deli (Salumeria). Believe 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 great 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
Look at This Awesome Panino
Eggplant, Salami, Mozzarella, Peppers
One of the Girls at DELICATESSEN
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View from Beach Club at Music on The Rocks
POSITANO
“My own personal Favorite Beach in Positano”
ITALY
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
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Map of Positano and its Beaches
BEST of NAPLES
PIZZA SIGHTSEEING
MEMORIES of ITALIAN FOOD
in POSITANO – CAPRI -NAPOLI
NEW YORK – ROME – VENICE
POSITANO
The Hotel Poseidon is one of our top picks. The hotel is situated in one of the most ideal spots in all of Positano, in its location as a central point to restaurants, beaches, and other points of interest when staying on the Amalfi Coast. The hotel, in addition to having lovely rooms, and great service, Hotel Poseidon is one of the few hotels in town with a pool that’s set upon a large terrace that has one of the most exquisite view in all of Positano. In addition, along with a bar, the hotel has a top notch restaurant on the terrace as well, serving fine local cuisine.
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