Julia Savasta

Julia Savasta is a writer, event chef, and travel designer based in Milan. With a career spanning across facets of the food and travel industry—from Michelin-starred kitchens to boutique PR firms—she’s fallen in love with every bit of it. A classically trained chef and Italian-American, Julia’s heart belongs to both the city of New York, where she grew up and Italy, where she lives with her dog. Follow her here for more Italian adventures.
Your Italian Food & Wine Horoscope for 2025
Astrology meets Aperitivo! We’ve paired every Astrological sign with its perfect food and wine for the year 2025.
A Citrusy Siege and Medieval Mayhem in Ivrea’s Carnevale Celebrations
The northern Italian city of Ivrea celebrates Carnevale with weeks of festivities that include a fierce orange throwing battle.
Listening Bars Are Milan’s Latest Trend
With the listening bar trend sweeping through Milan, here are six places where high-quality sounds meet Italian cocktail culture.
An Italian Reading Club Gift Guide for Loved Ones and Yourself
Start the holiday season by gifting your Italy-obsessed friend a book or curl up with one yourself and be transported to Il Bel Paese.
Appetito Travels: A 3-Day Trip to Milan, Italy
Explore big, bustling, beautiful Milan to discover a whole new side of the historic Italian city.