TheItalianElixir

29/08/2026

Our journey began in Parma, after meeting the family at Milan Malpensa and travelling together into Emilia-Romagna.

The first afternoon was intentionally easy: a little time to discover the city, settle in and get a first sense of the region before the culinary experiences began. Parma has a wonderful understated elegance — and when food is the reason for travelling, there are few better places to start.

27/08/2026

Nine days, three regions and one wonderful family journey through Italy.

From Parma and Modena to Tuscany and Umbria, we followed a route built around the people and places behind Italian food: artisan producers, wineries, historic towns, cooking together and plenty of time around the table.

I had the pleasure of escorting the Sheryl family throughout the trip and sharing with them the Italy I know best — not only what we eat, but where it comes from, who makes it and why each region feels so different.

This series is a look back at some of the moments that made our “Cruising on Land” adventure so special.

Plan your ideal culinary journey with Chef Anthony: https://www.theitalianelixir.com/culinary-tours

09/07/2026

Some evenings remind me exactly why I love what I do.

In Venice, I recently had the privilege of creating a very special kosher private dining experience for a wonderful couple, served on a beautiful terrace just behind Piazza San Marco, overlooking the city.

Zak wanted to surprise his wife with something truly memorable. At the end of the evening, she told us it was the first time he had really managed to surprise her — which made the entire experience even more special.

Creating this dinner required careful planning and close collaboration with the Chabad.org community in Venice, with a mashgiach overseeing the ingredients, preparation and kosher standards throughout the service.

From carefully sourced Chalak Beit Yosef kosher meat and exceptional ingredients to fresh truffle and beautifully presented Italian dishes, every detail was prepared with care.

These intimate experiences are not always easy to organise, especially in a city like Venice, but when everything comes together, the result is unforgettable.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make this evening possible, and to our guests for trusting me with such an important celebration.

04/07/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July! 🇮🇹

We have just wrapped up another unforgettable culinary journey through Italy, ending with a wonderful evening together in Rome.

To all my American friends, guests, and everyone I’ve had the pleasure of welcoming to Italy over the years—thank you for your trust, your friendship, and for allowing me to share my passion for Italian food, wine, and hospitality with you.

Wishing you and your families a joyful, safe, and memorable Independence Day.

From Rome, with love,
Chef Anthony

02/06/2026

Buona 80ª Festa della Repubblica Italiana.

Oggi celebriamo l’Italia, la sua storia, la sua bellezza e quel senso di orgoglio che ci unisce ovunque nel mondo.

Dal cielo di Roma, il tricolore ci ricorda chi siamo: radici profonde, cultura viva e un futuro da costruire con passione.

Buona Festa della Repubblica, Italia.

30/04/2026

Cruising on Land — Day 11.2 | Farewell Dinner in Rome
One last evening around the table.
Glasses lifted, stories revisited, laughter flowing as easily as the wine.
A toast to shared moments, new connections, and the kind of journey that stays with you long after it ends.

27/04/2026

𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 — 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟲| 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲
Goodbye for now. Back home but changed.
Suitcases are heavier, not just with things, but with new cooking skills, new friendships, and memories we’ll be talking about for a long time.
Italy has a way of staying with you long after the journey ends.
The next chapter is already waiting somewhere here

24/04/2026

𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 — 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱.𝟯| 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻, 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆
Selected ingredients transformed together, techniques refined, flavors layered with the Italian Classics.
Aprons on, glasses raised, and a table that reflected the journey we had shared.
Ready to live your own Italian dream with us?

23/04/2026

22/04/2026

𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 — 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱.𝟮| 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗹
A stop at a beautiful local butcher shop to select the ingredients for our cooking class, then on to the winery for a tasting rooted in the territory.
From artisan craftsmanship to cellar doors — Italy, experienced step by step. 🍷🥩✨
Come taste the journey with us.