When you say Piedmont, what you (usually) mean is wine. Langhe vineyards rank among the Unesco World Heritage sites and the region can boast having the best red wines in the world (Barbera, Dolcetto, Barolo, Barbaresco...gosh I'm getting thirsty). Given that, you have to admit it's a strange idea, choosing to open a brewery in Piedmont. Yet dozens of craft brewers have, in the past five years or so, made Piedmont the center of an extraordinarily eclectic, ambitious Italian craft-brewing scene.
Piedmont brewers are making some of the most exciting beers in the world right now, as well as some of the most inventive: if you want to have a proper taste of this avant-garde in Turin then you have to visit the Birrificio Turin, at a stone's throw from the city center and my favorite spot for an intense chat with my best friends.
The stylish furniture is pretty far from any fake Irish pub and makes the perfect match with the delicious beers of the house, which can be paired with proper dishes or just appetizers and the beer proficiency of the guys working there. I usually go for the pork morsels cooked with beer and juniper. My favorite beer instead is Augusta, a tasty ale with a strong character. But as a long-time customer I can only advise to visit it several times in order to discover as many beers as possible!
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"Mollica" is a little shop in San Salvario, one of the most vibrant & multicultural areas of Turin. They'll make your panino only with local ingredients!
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You wait with your single falafel and hummus treat to tickle your appetite. I found that everything was very gently spiced, suitable for all tastes.
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"Le Putrelle" in Turin is a restaurant to take your crush for your first dinner. Careful, though: they might fall in love with Martino and his dishes...
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I've never tasted something so tasty and yet so healthy and Sara and Marco make themselves every snack you can find in the shop!
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"Giardini Reali" in Turin's Musei Reali: a great spot to stay fresh & relax in the shade. They remind me of English parks. My tip? Go grab a granita first!
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The "Gran Torino Memorial" in Turin is dedicated to the May 4th, 1949 tragedy that killed the whole of Torino's legendary football team...
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"Millo's Street Art" in Barriera di Milano in Turin are a real sight to behold. My favorite part of 'Habitat' is on Bottesini 6. Go and find for yourself!
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"Bricks - Ristorante Pizza" in Turin is a gourmet pizzeria with a modern and romantic atmosphere. Everything was just sooo good there. You need to try it.
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"Birreria Manhattan" Turin is a THE historical underground pub. I love the easy-going gigs and the huge portions of pizza and pasta to share with friends!
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"Trattoria Primavera" in Turin has typical, fresh, homemade food from Sardinia. I love how informal and friendly it is and the food is amazing and cheap!
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"Torre Cremeria Bar" is my favorite place in Turin when it's something and I'd like to have something fresh. Their granita siciliana is legendary.
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"La Cucina di Lido" is for sure my favourite place in Turin to eat fish. I like their grilled octopus and 'sarde in saor'. Great neighborhood, too...
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