The final round of the 2024 Assoluti d’Italia Enduro Championship came to Arma di Taggia with a narrow three points lead for Beta Racing’s Brad Freeman over GASGAS Factory Racing’s Andrea Verona and with Honda RedMoto Racing’s Steve Holcombe a further four points behind Much like the 2024 EnduroGP World Championship season the Italian series has been a battle all through the year with this final weekend going right to the wire – all that was missing was a Josep Set to be a two-day finale of the season the organisers were forced to make it Saturday shootout with a sever weather warning for the Sunday Following a Friday night Super Test or Prologue on the beach won by Verona ahead of Freeman and Holcombe day one was reduced to about 40 km by decision of track inspector Mario Rinaldi and featured three special tests: a 2 km Cross Test along the picturesque beach of Arma di Taggia a 6 km Enduro Test characterised by hard and muddy ground which offered a stunning view over the sea from the nearby hills It was a day which see-sawed overall leaders with each test and lap with the three protagonists nip and tuck in the timesheets Steve Holcombe ruled himself out of contention in the final enduro test where a crash cost him a lot of time and any chance of the win Andrea Verona meanwhile stormed back to the top on the final lap to sneak the win away from Freeman and the pair finished the season exactly tied on 132 points Brad Freeman it is then on tie-break who takes 2024 Italian Enduro Champion’s crown ahead of Andrea Verona and Steve Holcombe third Among the other title winners at the final Italian round were Lorenzo Macoritto in 250 2T class Verona 450 4T winner and Freeman the “Foreigners” class Video highlights in our seperate story: 2024 Italian Enduro Championship final round recap Photo Credit: Beta Racing + Honda RedMoto + Off Road Pro Racing Create a personal Enduro21 account to access our new forum receive exclusive competitions and money saving offers Enduro21 is all about motorcycle enduro and off-road riding. 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Eaten as a snack during aperitivo or pressed into oil and used as the base of any dish to say olives are important is an understatement while southern varieties like the buttery Castelvetrano or tart Gaeta are often in the culinary limelight there's another cultivar that's known as northwestern Italy's sweetheart: the Taggiasca Technically speaking, Olive Oil Emporium explains that Italian Taggiasca olives are part of the Cailletier cultivar Niçoise olives describe fruit that's already undergone a salt-brining process Taggiasca olives refer to the actual cultivar Named after the town of Taggia, Organic Farming Italy reports that the olives are said to have been introduced to the area by French Benedictine monks in the 7th century Moving inland from the Côte d'Azur and founding a new monastery locals consider the monks responsible for planting the first Taggiasca trees Thriving thanks to the coastal climate and calcium-rich soils the plump yet petite olives have since become a sensation defining Ligurian cuisine — but more on that later Trailing up twisted trunks, Taggiasca trees have an abundance of branches, each rich with foliage and fruit. Budding as bitter green berries, Olio Abbo explains that the small olives (roughly 1/2 an inch) are usually harvested once they've darkened to a brownish green or brownish burgundy Due to the rugged and hilly landscape, Taggiasca olives must be exclusively harvested by hand, a process that can take several weeks. Foodiletto outlines that traditionally mesh netting is laid under the plants to catch any fallen fruit before laborers shake the rest loose from branches with a wooden stick called a trappa modern amenities like vibrating machines can also help speed the process along they might a punchier flavor as a result of being brined in wine vinegar that isn't to say that Taggiasche don't have their fair share of good qualities When it comes to oil production, Olio Alberti reports that the Taggiasca is praised for its ability to yield more liquid gold — up to 26% more — in comparison to other northern cultivars in Liguria This is why it's a key player in the production of DOP-certified Riviera Ligure Extra Virgin Olive Oil though there are many types of Italian olives used to craft oil only a few varietals are worthy of also being enjoyed tableside Different from larger snacking and oil-producing varieties like the sweet Nocellara del Belice or earthy Itrana olive the tiny Taggiasca boasts an impressively unexpected level of complexity that's both mildly fruity with a twang of zest Try them for yourself and taste the difference Metzeler leads the FIM Enduro GP World Championship in all classes after the first round Brad Freeman dominated the E3 and Enduro GP while Josep Garcia and Andrea Verona lead respectively in E1 and E2 and Jane Daniels (Women) complete the Metzeler success Arma di Taggia (Italy) This is a press release/race recap from Metzeler… The Liguria-based race was characterised by a mild climate and a highly technical and treacherous race path of over 40km which both for the spectacularity of the places and for the historical tradition of enduro in these areas attracted to the Ligurian town a huge audience of fans who poured in along all the special tests to support the best riders in the world of international enduro The race path of the 2023 Italian GP opened on both days with a 2 km Cross Test on the beach of Arma di Taggia a few kilometers from the Paddock followed by a 7 km long Enduro Test with hard terrain and full of natural obstacles inside a woods area and an Extreme Test at the end of the lap as spectacular as insidious for its climbs and descents characterized by hard and dusty terrain interspersed with stones for a total of 2.4 km In the Enduro GP class Metzeler dominated thanks to the double win of Brad Freeman (Team Beta Factory Enduro) Andrea Verona (Gas Gas Gas Factory Racing) took second place while Steve Holcombe (Team Beta Factory Enduro) completed the podium Josep Garcia (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) is the leader of the Enduro 1 class: the Spanish rider’s score is a second place in Day One and an excellent victory on Sunday Third place overall for Italian rider Thomas Oldrati (Honda Racing RedMoto World Enduro Team) In the Enduro 2 class two Metzeler riders battled it out for the top spot throughout the entire race weekend Andrea Verona (Gas Gas Gas Factory Racing) managed to take two victories battling it out with Steve Holcombe (Team Beta Factory Enduro) who had to settle for two second places instead The absolute ruler of the Enduro 3 class was Brad Freeman (Team Beta Factory Enduro) who finished twice in first place at Arma di Taggia and is the provisional leader of the standings As in the past edition Mikael Persson (Husqvarna Factory Racing) is his main antagonist and collected two well-deserved second places the Metzeler MCE 6 Days ExtremeE-equipped rider Jed Etchells (JET Fantic Racing) is currently the provisional leader thanks to a first and a second place in the two days of competition at the Italian GP An excellent performance also for Metzeler-supported KTM rider Max Ahlin; the Swedish rider’s final score is a second and a third place In the Youth class Kevin Cristino (Fantic Racing) got off on the right foot the vice world champion collected two important victories at the Italian GP which earned him the first position with full points scored a splendid one-two at Arma di Taggia and at the end of the Ligurian weekend raised the class leader’s table to the sky The reigning champion of the Women’s class demonstrated at the Italian GP her excellent form The FIM EnduroGP World Championship will now take a one-month break before moving to Laìn where the second round of the 2023 season will be held May 6-7 ShareSaveCommentLifestyleTravel9 Stunning Under-The-Radar Beaches In Italy To Discover This SummerByCatherine Sabino Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Catherine Sabino is an editor and author who writes about travel.Follow AuthorApr 25 08:15am EDTShareSaveCommentMassa Lubrense on the Sorrento peninsula Italy’s best-known beaches are renowned worldwide sparkling seas and settings that offer other-worldly sunrises and sunsets and while it’s a challenge to find an empty beach almost anywhere in peak season (except boat-access-only coves) there are plenty of under-the-radar and less frenzied spots with ample helpings of natural beauty and historic attractions These places have not lost their local rhythms and charms to a tidal wave of tourists and are frequented by Italians who live in nearby towns Cassandra Santoro of Travel Italian Style and Francesca Montillo of Lazy Italian Culinary Adventures share tips for finding these beaches and seaside resorts in some of Italy’s most in-demand coastal regions I’ve also added a couple of my own suggestions At her company Sanremo Experience specializes in travel experiences focusing on the Italian Riviera and Côte d’Azur The coast near San Lorenzo al Mare and Arma di Taggia In addition to the famous and glamorous stops along the Riviera Roberta Giovannina delights in showing visitors the less familiar parts of Liguria on the Riviera di Ponente not far from the French border describing it as one of the most historic and cultural spots in the region Taggia consists of two villages—Taggia itself which she says is a beautiful In the seaside area you’ll find sandy stretches of beach with a mix of private lidos and public areas Beaches here have earned the coveted Bandiera Blu status A former Roman outpost and an important trade center for the Republic of Genoa, Taggia is one of the Borghi Più Belli d’Italia Giovannina likes to take visitors to the center of the medieval village where you’ll find ancient coats of arms embellishing building facades and fortified portals and many botteghe selling handcrafted products from the town and nearby region Among the other attractions are the arched Ponte Antico bridge from the Middle Ages the ruins of a castle on a site affording great views and the Convent of the Dominican Fathers with a work attributed to Parmigianino The town is also famous for Taggiasca olives and the olive oil produced in the area but the beaches are wonderful here,” says Giovannina Said to be the smallest hamlet in the province of Imperia (and a short drive from Taggia) much of what the bigger resorts have to offer—a combination of sandy and rocky beaches with public areas and beach clubs a centro storico dating from the Middle Ages and a wonderful lungomare or sea promenade for evening passeggiatas which becomes a swirl of blue and green umbrellas in high season San Lorenzo is also at the end (or beginning depending on the direction you’re coming from) of a 24-kilometer cycling path that starts/finishes in Ospedaletti Giovannini calls the cycle path one of the Riviera’s “crown jewels.” Cassandra Santoro is the founder and CEO of Travel Italian Style specializing in customized trips in Italy Santoro says that while she enjoys the seaside life of southern Italy—her base is currently Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast—she frequently travels throughout the country to discover new experiences for her clients and has visited each of Italy’s 20 regions “While not exactly hidden [with a location on the Sorrento Peninsula] Massa Lubrense has long been overlooked,” says Cassandra Santoro scenic hiking trails and convenient proximity to Sorrento town and the Amalfi Coast Massa Lubrense offers a refreshing alternative.” A range of accommodations are available from Termini to Nerano [frazioni there has been a noticeable increase in interest for visitors even though it was once only a place for locals.” Santoro refers to Santa Maria di Castellabate a two-and-a-half-hour drive south of the Amalfi Coast as “a hidden gem tucked away in the territory of Cilento You might recognize it from Benvenuti al Sud [a popular movie released in 2010],” she says “but its real charm lies in [the] peaceful vibe The seaside offers Blue Flag waters and a mix of sandy and pebbly beaches.” Santoro notes the town has plenty of local shops “Cilento is known for its focus on the Mediterranean diet and the mozzarella here is one of my favorites ‘mozzarella nella mortella’ [prepared with age-old methods using myrtle leaves for preservation] for a true taste of the region.” For those interested in [ancient] history the Parco Archeologico di Paestum is nearby For the past few years Gallipoli has been one of Santoro’s favorite summer getaways “The town is located just 40 minutes from Lecce and boasts its own rich history and delicious local eateries.” Within the town she says is the “serene Spiaggia della Purità You can [also] opt for one of the nearby traditional lidos if you prefer to rent chairs and have a full-out beach-club experience Either way expect to enjoy the crystal clear water!” Francesca Montillo is the founder of Lazy Italian Culinary Adventures that offers planned and customized culinary tours throughout Italy who was born in Italy and now resides in the U.S. is the author of three popular Italian cookbooks is one of the most beautiful towns in the Vibo area of Calabria,” says Francesca Montillo “If you are looking for a place full of history Start your trip by visiting the centro storico with its narrow which create a magical atmosphere.” She gives Pizzo high marks for authenticity describing it as the type of town where you come across children playing soccer in courtyards and see laundry hanging on balconies while you wander small “The marina offers a great view of local life noting that you can watch fishermen heading out to or returning from the sea She says it won’t be long before more people discover Pizzo but mostly from other Italians and not from folks outside Italy.” “which is a high number for a town with less than 10,000 inhabitants.” Her favorite is the Chiesetta di Piedigrotta Another recommendation for Pizzo is to stop at one of the many gelato shops and try the local specialty flavor and each claims to have the best,” she says which felt huge to me growing up in a place ten minutes away with a population of 1,000 a number of interesting churches and a castle,” says Montillo “The Gulf of Squillace attracts most visitors and by most visitors I mean other locals from nearby towns or ex-pats such as myself who return every summer as the area is not yet widely recognized outside of Calabria “Squillace Lido Marina has rocky and sandy beaches suitable for children and adults,” she says “Here you will find beach clubs as well as free beaches The pine forest that surrounds this beach allows one to cool off on the hottest days A few minutes away are Copanello and Caminia beaches with crystal-clear seas Both are also very popular with locals during hot summer months.” Montillo says travelers to Squillace should make a point of stopping by the Norman Castle in the historic center to see “a perfect example of medieval architecture It has been remodeled several times due to earthquakes For souvenirs she suggests visiting the many artisan shops specializing in ceramics and pottery which is one of the municipalities in Italy that can boast of having a DOC brand The workshops are scattered throughout the historic center and you can watch the artisans at work.” who come for the wide sandy beaches and Bandiera-Blu-ranked seas I experienced the beaches here when I was a student in Pisa and took advantage of the balmy coastal climate where you could often swim from May to October where umbrellas and loungers are available to rent you can explore the Oasis WWF Dune di Tirrenia a 24-hectare property with paths for walking and biking and descriptive signage to help you identify plants and wildlife Along one of the most famous stretches of coast in Italy not far from the glamorous yacht-centric Portofino you’ll find the hamlet of San Michele di Pagana a low-key destination that’s held on to a get-away-from-it-all vibe even though it is within walking distance of the famous resort like an Anthony van Dyck painting and other pieces by Luca Giordino and Guercino in the local church pebbly sand beaches that offer both public spaces and private lidos handbuilt village2 July 2024ShareSaveCatherine BennettShareSaveGetty ImagesBussana Vecchia was levelled by an earthquake in 1887 and eventually became a ghost town (Credit: Getty Images)After a Ligurian hilltop village was destroyed by an earthquake Now residents of this popular tourist attraction are facing eviction I'm standing outside the puppet maker's house in the Italian medieval village of Bussana Vecchia the cobblestones glinting in the yellow light emanating from the glass door in front of me I can see that the back of the building is still a work in progress with piles of rocks in lieu of a kitchen floor She sees my gaze and laughs: "I'm still building Everyone in this village at some point or other has had to build their own house." Franco is one of Bussana Vecchia's newest residents She arrived in 2022 after spending 20 years living in Argentina and joined the village's eclectic community of international artists Spanish – all from people who live here," she tells me over tea as we sit on a rug on her floor and talk about the village's history Bussana Vecchia is a peculiar character in the lineup of chic resort towns that adorn the coast of the Italian Riviera It clings to the top of one of the hills bunched above Sanremo and the latest chapter in its long history begins with a disaster Many of Bussana's residents were in church taking mass before a day of work in the fields Just as the priest had smudged ashes onto the forehead of his last parishioner there was a terrible shaking in the air and the ground moved beneath their feet A second quake five minutes later made the thick stone roof of the church give way and crash to the ground The earthquake that struck along the northern Ligurian coast that day destroyed the upper section of the village killing people in their beds as their roofs collapsed on them A total of 53 people died – their names are listed on a marble plaque at the entrance to the village Sepia photographs from the time show rows of wooden barracks constructed lower down the hill to house refugees where they ended up living for seven long years The first stone for Bussana Nuova – the new village down the hill – was laid two years later and the original town was definitively abandoned in 1894 and Bussana Vecchia (Old Bussana) turned into a ghost town Smugglers used it to store contraband before crossing over into France and immigrants from southern Italy moved in for a time these residents were forcibly evicted by local authorities The turning point happened at the end of the 1950s had the idea of turning it into an artists' commune more artists followed him from across Europe drawn by the idyll of a place with no rules where you built your own house by hand out of the rubble and spent your days making art "I can still remember the smell of it back then," says Erminia Pascucci Pascucci first came to Bussana Vecchia in 1974 when she was 22 years old You went to the nearby town of Arma di Taggia once a week to have a shower Maybe that was part of the fascination we had with the place – it was life pared back to its essentials." - You can visit Bussana Vecchia as a day trip from other Ligurian towns like Sanremo or Genova when former residents come back to visit family and friends and the village’s population doubles you might be lucky enough to catch a concert or party in one of the abandoned buildings - It’s easiest to visit by car as there’s no public transport directly to the village there’s a steep but beautiful hiking trail from Bussana Nuova check out the galleries and buy some art to take home before relaxing with a spritz in Piazzetta Golosa - The Osteria degli Artisti is the village’s oldest restaurant It serves up Ligurian specialties at fair prices – but book in advance if you’re coming in the high season "You fall in love with these stones." Bussana openly wears its wounds from the earthquake Some of the medieval houses are boarded up whereas others have flowers freshly planted in pots and colourful curtains in the windows children's bikes leaning against a side door as though the village were in continual preparation for a fete The imprint of the artists is everywhere: shards of colourful tile run across a wall; paintings decorate the streets; and sculptures made of twisted wire clay or found materials are hidden around the town like Easter eggs The still-roofless church is overgrown with grass and weeds now and pigeons cluster in its fresco-covered arches Despite Bussana Vecchia's popularity – or perhaps because of it as some residents believe – the authorities are threatening the villagers with eviction In 2017 residents received letters informing them that they had no legal right to their houses and were considered illegal squatters by the state people in the village banded together to form a collective calling themselves i Resilienti (the Resilients) • Is Italy breaking up with you? • The Mediterranean isle where hikers stay for free • The stunning Tuscan town even Italians don't know The collective is currently in a tug-of-war with the regional authorities and the state property department Residents want to be recognised as the rightful owners of houses that they rebuilt themselves The authorities initially wanted residents to pay fines to the state for illegally occupying the houses but that was struck down in a ruling by the Council of State in June 2024 The Sanremo municipality has come up with various suggestions to solve the impasse including running a public auction so that villagers can bid on their own houses (although they risk being outbid and losing their home) the beautiful artists' village!' But then at the same time they're waging war on us," says Pascucci The regional mayor said that restoration plans are an "unmissable opportunity" to turn the village into a "jewel" that is "finally accessible in total safety" snorts at the idea that the village isn't safe "Probably the worst accident that there's been in this village happened to me!" he says I was playing in the ruined church when a stone fell on my face and broke my nose This is the only reason the state is concerned – they don't want to spend thousands of euros in compensation to a tourist who was hurt here." Like many residents he's worried that if the authorities gain control the village will turn into a tourist trap and lose its bohemian spirit Others are happy to get a "concession" – the right to spend the rest of their lives in their houses in exchange for a symbolic annual rent paid to the regional authorities The collective fears that the state will take each resident to court to evict them – effectively picking them off one by one €15m of European recovery funds that would have gone to the restoration of the village went instead to Sanremo Not that the residents mind – they're used to the junkyard feel of the village the tangle of cables and wires on the outsides of houses the leaking roofs that they patch up themselves What they're trying to protect is a lot less tangible – it's the spirit of open-mindedness and freedom that has defined life in the village for the past 60 years If you liked this story, sign up for The Essential List newsletter – a handpicked selection of features For more Travel stories from the BBC, follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. 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Invented to satiate pregnancy cravings, Dubai chocolate is a rare combination of creativity, flavours and social media success that has broken all industry records. a new Southwestern-inspired restaurant at the renovated Amara Resort and Spa in Sedona is scheduled to open in the first week of September the executive chef at Taggia at Firesky Resort and Spa in Scottsdale will be the chef over both resort kitchens The Toronto native joined Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants lunch and dinner meals will feature a combination of Southwestern and California cuisine The restaurant will cook with as many ingredients from the Verde Valley as possible chipotle-egg yolk mousse with pasilla maple syrup charred and marinated in local pine needles and served with warm Mexican chocolate and pine nut gremolata made into a paté and layered in a smoking jar served with toasted baguette SaltRock will pour craft margaritas created by Jacques Bezuidenhout lead bartender for San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels The bar also will offer a selection of tequila and mezcal along with a curated selection of other spirits Amara Resort is preparing to unveil a $1 million redesign in August Flower Riviera Palms Riviera Genoa and surroundings Portofino and the Tigullio The Cinque Terre Gulf of Poets No one remembers who planted the first olive tree in Taggia whether it was the monks of San Colombano from the nearby island of Lerins and it was love at first taste: since then the hills of this ancient medieval village have shone with the metallic green of olives and the narrow streets smell of olive pulp: Taggia lives off its gold The highlight event of olive oil is Meditaggiasca – Expo Valle Argentina and Armea which on May 11th and 12th will bring informative and promotional stands of the municipalities a space reserved for local companies for the sale of products Not to be missed this year is the “competition” at the Ruffini-Aicardi Hotel and Catering Institute in Taggia on Saturday May 11th: students will compete with stoves each representing a municipality of the Valle Argentina-Armea A special guest of Meditaggiasca & Expo Valle Argentina Armea will be Andrea Mainardi https://www.facebook.com/MediTaggiasca/ Giro d’Italia 2024: 2 Stages in Liguria Stai già fantasticando su un viaggio in Liguria?Trasforma la tua fantasia in realtà e pianifica la tua prossima vacanza Are you already fantasising about a trip to Liguria?Turn your dream into reality and plan your next holiday Are you already fantasising about a trip to Liguria Turn your dream into reality and plan your next holiday Stai già fantasticando su un viaggio in Liguria Trasforma la tua fantasia in realtà e pianifica la tua prossima vacanza Dichiarazione di accessibilità Accessibility statement Amministrazione trasparente fino al 28.02.2025 Transparent administration until 28.02.2025 Amministrazione trasparente dal 01.03.2025 Transparent administration from 01.03.2025 PagoPA Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of New York straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy New York without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. New York 21+ elevator hours and a seasonal Martini Rooftop Garden The historic hotel where The Great Gatsby author F Scott Fitzgerald ordered his go-to martini is celebrating the cocktail in a year-long tribute with several really cool experiences tailored toward martini enthusiasts which is rumored to be the birthplace of the dry martini will introduce a bespoke martini cart “21+ elevator hours,” and a seasonal Martini Rooftop Garden It’ll also launch a Martini World Tour to unveil its new martini recipe and history book and have guest bartenders host Martini Masterclasses RECOMMENDED: Part of Grand Central Station will be transformed into a replica of Frida Kahlo’s Mexico City kitchen The martini is a huge part of the hotel’s history The story goes that bartender Martini de Arma di Taggia concocted the dry martini in the early 1900s in the hotel bar the hotel was the place to go for a solid dry martini “No other cocktail has such a firm grip on society or culture as the martini does and every generation is flocking to quintessential New York City bars to indulge in the very best this city has to offer,” said Scott Case is a classic and iconic piece of history that has reimagined itself as a landmark in today’s society In dedicating ourselves to the ‘Year of the Martini,’ we aim to create memorable moments for our guests that celebrate both our unique history and our place in today’s sophisticated cocktail scene.” Starting in April, The Knickerbocker will introduce a new Martini Lounge on its fourth floor There you can unwind and try out Chef Charlie Palmer’s reimagined steakhouse and order the Martini Cart—a tableside service where you can watch the classic cocktail (the original dry martini recipe) be made right in front of you Martinis from the cart will be complemented by Chef Adam Raksin’s gourmet caviar topped-martini bite which will be full of lemon and olive trees and rosemary bushes—inspired by martini garnishes Guests to the rooftop may even be directed to a 21+ Elevator for a surprise treat For those staying at the hotel later this year room service can deliver a DIY martini kit by Cocktail Kingdom with mini gin bottles It also comes with a monogrammed mixing glass a premium julep strainer and TV-guided video instructions.  the original Knickerbocker dry martini will be made at fellow Leading Hotels of the World properties during three-day pop-ups at L’Oscar in London these hotels will share their versions of the martini at The Knickerbocker so hotel guests and locals can try them out. Author and cocktail historian David Wondrich will host six Masterclasses from these international experts throughout the year Wonderich is also writing a martini recipe and history book for The Knickerbocker Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! tiktokfacebooktwitteryoutubeAbout us Contact us The World Enduro Championship will streak deeper in to its third decade in just two weekend’s time with the opening round of the 2023 FIM EnduroGP series This year’s championship kicks-off in the Northern Italian coastal town of Arma di Taggia not far from the French border on the Mediterranean coast Enduro21 already previewed the riders you might want to watch this season here but with the FIM releasing the pre-entry list for the opening round we’ve got the notebook and pencil out again for some fresh facts… Enduro21 will be at each and every round of the 2023 FIM EnduroGP World Championship bringing the best photography You wouldn't think of Scottsdale's founder Winfield Scott as a muse unless you're talking about The Scott Resort and Spa and its new restaurant Chef de cuisine Chris Castro said The Canal Club is "inspired by the property’s two muses" — Scott and Julian Duarte a Cuban-American immigrant — and "balances the new with the old Though The Canal Club has only been open for a few weeks (the grand opening was Nov.1) the project has been in the works since April 2016 That's when Phoenix-based Classic Hotels and Resorts purchased the Firesky Resort and Spa from Kimpton Hotels a division of Intercontinental Hotels Group The new owners announced plans to rebrand and rename the resort investing $15 million in The Scott over the next two years new designLocated on the southeast corner of Scottsdale and Chaparral roads the resort’s new island-themed decor intends to conjure up old Havana about a decade before Hemingway set up house in Havana The remodeled lobby is a jungle of greenery surrounded by rattan and wicker furniture.  Gone is the previous Taggia restaurant with its Italian flavors and open kitchen — and the interim Scott Grill put in place to serve guests during the remodeling The Canal Club look is warm: olive green walls gold upholstered chairs finished in rattan and a wall sealing off the kitchen from the dining room.  new menuAs the resort’s only restaurant The Canal Club serves breakfast and a combined lunch and dinner menu previously worked for LGO Hospitality (La Grande Orange among other restaurants) as senior sous chef he was executive sous chef at Hotel L’Ermitage Viceroy in Beverly Hills "The menu channels the core of American cuisine —  ingenuity discovery and synthesis — through a fresh blend of Southwestern and Caribbean food heritages," Castro said Signature cocktails are influenced by the Sonoran Desert and the Caribbean while the Mission Revival is tequila including one called Be Very Careful ($13) A new brunch menu will debut in November Details: The Canal Club at The Scott Resort and Spa, 4925 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-945-7666, thescottresort.com. Breakfast 7 a.m.-11 a.m. 10 best Arizona resort restaurants for culinary creativity, modern cuisine Guide to azcentral.com Food & Wine Experience, Nov. 4-5 Phoenix restaurants are cooking up bold, new future The 2023 GP of Italy couldn’t arrive soon enough for most of us eager to catch the class of ’23 in action against each other for the first time and a seemingly better than ever prepared list of potential challengers across the classes are already walking the tests in Italy fast riders plus the early national racing makes this a very open championship season It feels like the first time we’ve had all rider fit things settled and in ship-shape since the pandemic to be honest and it promises much across the next seven months Picking a winner from this lot is equally impossible with a heap of young talent beginning the Junior title chase which this year will see a new champ as Zach Pichon moves up 2022 Enduro Youth World Champion Harry Edmondson the Navarro brothers are just some of the potential podium pie eaters Kevin Cristino starts as favourite this year ahead of over 30 EY class riders entered into the opening round of the 2023 world championship The female category at world championship level can often be a one-horse race In recent seasons that has largely been Jane Daniels’ who has dominated with the exception of a brief return of Queen Laia two seasons ago 2023 looks set to buck that trend with two very determined Rieju riders and one Italian Honda rider busting the formbook not to mention riders from 10 nationalities in the entry list Rieju’s challengers for Daniels’ dominance are Mireia Badia and Rosie Rowett who have raced and trained together in Spain during the winter months and are highly motivated to topple the reigning champion Only one rider has beaten Daniels this pre-season however in fact the only rider to beat her since the ISDE last year Francesca Nocera in the second tier Honda RedMoto team has form and is on home soil this weekend Factor in there the reigning European Enduro Champion Nieve Holmes and we definitely have a Women’s World Championship worth watching The first GP of the season will see a full house of senior EnduroGP riders the Galfer FIM Junior World Championship and the FIM Women’s World Championship The main paddock and parc ferme is situated close to the French border on the Riveira di Ponente in San Remo Many of the riders have already had more than a taste of the typically Italian terrain with two Italian Enduro Championship rounds running in very similar conditions already including the ACERBIS Cross Test on the San Remo beach The surrounding mountain trails will lead riders to the JUST1 Enduro Test and POLISPORT Extreme Test with the Cross and and AKRAPOVIC Super Test situated near base camp The Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship gets underway with the AKRAPOVIC Super Test in San Remo on Friday evening Stay tuned to Endur21 for all the results and rider reaction across the weekend Round 1 - Italy - San Remo/Arma di Taggia - 31 March-2 April Round 3 - Finland – Heinola - 26-28 May Round 4 - Sweden – Skovde - 1-3 June Round 5 - Slovakia – Gelnica - 30 June-2 July Round 6 - Portugal – Valpacos - 29 September-1 October Round 7 - Portugal – St Andre/Santiago do Cacem - 6-8 October Photo Credit: Future7Media + Puig Arnau + Honda RedMoto plus Davide Guarneri and Albin Norrbin will race a new 300cc two-stroke If you want to see an impressive squad list from a single manufacturer then look no further than Fantic Motor’s 2022 line-up Three teams – Fantic Factory Racing E50 Fantic D’Arpa Racing Team and Fantic Jet Racing Team – will field 11 riders in total across EnduroGP senior The contest to be the best Fantic rider should be worth the watch alone Arguably the headline act in this 2022 show is the brand new XE300 two-Stroke which has been developed by Fantic’s official race department and will be raced by 2021 E1 vice-champion Davide Guarneri for the Fantic Factory Racing E50 Team That means a change of category to E3 for Davide who has seen a new lease of life since joining the Fantic family 12 months ago Serious injury kept former world champion Loic Larrieu out of the entire 2021 season but the Frenchman will finally make his debut on the Fantic XEF250 in Arma di Taggia this weekend He’s joined by the 2021 Junior World Champion Lorenzo Macoritto who switches to Fantic colours and will again contest in the Junior category The fourth rider in Simone Albergoni’s E50 Racing team is the young Italian Kevin Cristino who will ride with his Fantic XE125 in the Youth category the new look Fantic D’Arpa Racing Team also debuts this weekend at Arma di Taggia and the opening round of the Assoluti d’Italia Championship Their big name signing of Australian Daniel Milner took up residence in Italy with his family earlier this year and will race the XEF450 in the E2 category The team line-up also includes a wealth of young riders including 2021 Youth World champion Albin Norrbin who moves up to the Junior class this year and will also race the XE300 two-stroke Jed Etchells is again alongside Albin and will race the XEF250 in the Junior category and Pyry Juupaluoma will defend Youth honours for the team on the XE125 That’s not the end of it for official Fantic enduro team line-up which his completed by the Fantic Jet Racing Team 2021 World vice-champion Harry Edmonson will again contest the Youth category flanked by young Spanish rider Oriol Roca and Norwegian Herman Ask All of the three riders racing for Franco Mayr’s JET Racing team will ride the flying XE125 two-stroke This November, Kimpton’s FireSky Resort & Spa is celebrating 50 years as a Scottsdale travel destination To commemorate its golden anniversary and 1961 grand-opening the AAA Four-Diamond resort has created a mix of special $50 deals These offerings will be available throughout the week of the resort’s 50th anniversary A member of the award-winning San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Kimpton’s FireSky Resort & Spa artfully blends the casual elegance of its downtown Scottsdale location with the stark appeal of its desert setting The resort’s story is one of the elements conveyed by seamless indoor/outdoor connections expansive water features and lounging spaces with hearths and fire pits This Old Town Scottsdale hotel features 204 guest rooms and suites each of which boasts a private balcony or patio overlooking the colorful grounds and swimming pools Amenities include approximately 14,000 square feet of customizable multi-use space across 13 meeting rooms for social gatherings the on-site restaurant serving authentic coastal Italian cuisine a soothing and organic retreat in which to relax FireSky is committed to health and wellness and sustainable practices such as recycling and food composting So much has changed at FireSky since it opened in 1961 Here’s a look at the evolution of this premierScottsdale resort destination Reservations can be made by calling 800-528-7867 and website in this browser for the next time I comment and mild climate: that’s why many champions come to play tennis in the Ligurian Riviera Bordighera Tennis Club is the oldest tennis club in Italy It was founded in 1878 under the name Bordighera Lawn Tennis Club in friendly competition with the English Committee chaired by the Bishop of London and Gibraltar Winner of historic matches against clubs in Monte Carlo and France and Vido on its courts in the years before the Second World War thanks to collaboration with the furniture company Nada & Billour a particular type of wooden racket famous worldwide was born which remained on the market until the late 1980s Many modern tennis stars have passed through here: from Adriano Panatta to Corrado Barazzutti to Paolo Bertolucci The Tennis Club Ospedaletti was founded in 1962 with the A.I.M.A.T which also saw the participation of former Davis Cup players confirming itself as one of the most important clubs in the Ligurian Riviera thanks to the influx of holidaymakers and tourists who found perfect weather conditions for playing tennis at Pian D’Aschè in Ospedaletti The Circolo Amatori Tennis Armesi di Arma di Taggia with its clay courts and new synthetic grass court by the sea It became well-known in the 1960s for attracting famous personalities from industry and entertainment who vacationed in Arma di Taggia while its courts also appear in some stories by Tommaso Landolfi the club is primarily known for nurturing the tennis career of Fabio Fognini a professional tennis player who became the first Italian after Adriano Panatta and Corrado Barazzutti to rank among the top 20 players in the world for two consecutive seasons the Tennis Club Solaro Sanremo has left its mark on the history of tennis in Italy and Liguria the Davis Cup matches between Italy and South Korea and later the European Under-14 Championships in 1996 with several clay and synthetic grass courts on the hills of Sanremo it hosts a thriving tennis school and a season of tournaments and matches across various categories You have successfully joined our subscriber list Opening this month in North Scottsdale is Local Bistro a casual neighborhood eatery specializing in quality pasta formerly of Taggia at FireSky Resort and La Locanda Chef Volpi plans to deliver classic and straightforward European favorites with contemporary updates bouillabaisse in a light saffron tomato jus and New York Strip au poivre with brandy peppercorn sauce Ingredients are locally sourced and prepared from scratch “Each item on our menu has been thoroughly thought-out and perfected by Chef Volpi,” said German Osio “We deliberately stayed away from fusion-style cooking and instead focused on back-to-basics fare … The result are entrées that are reminiscent of traditional comfort food while also celebrating European cuisine at its best.” And one thing’s for sure: neither Volpi or Osio is any stranger to restaurant success Prior to his involvement with Local Bistro Italy) contributed to the flourishing Italian restaurant Taverna in Texas before making a name for himself on the Phoenix dining scene and his recipes have been published in such national foodie mags as Bon Appetit and Gourmet also earned local accolades for its high-quality fare Osio claims the bistro will be modern with a cozy atmosphere daily specials written on chalkboards and wine bottle racks lining the walls what would a neighborhood hangout be without a good outdoor patio and Local Bistro says they’ll have one of those too — all the better on which to enjoy the creative cocktails by mixologist Bill DeGroot Local Bistro is located at 20581 N Like Haute Living Phoenix? 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events here are all the unmissable occasions in 2024 Liguria will amaze you even at Christmas: during the festive season in its villages, you’ll find a thousand nativity scenes (here’s a handy Pocket Guide to the Nativity Scenes of Liguria) And let’s not forget the unmissable charm of the winter sea Don’t miss the Festival of Lights in Piazza de Ferrari in Genoa on Sunday and Christmas songs to the heart of the city there’s also a unique series of concerts to make your Christmas musical Here are the most important events lighting up the festive season from west to east Liguria: Do you love the feeling of thrill and the sea The opening day of competition at round one of the 2023 Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship saw Brad Freeman back to his winning ways claiming EnduroGP class victory at the ACERBIS GP of Italy Putting an injury-plagued 2022 season firmly behind him Brad Freeman returned to the top step of the EnduroGP podium for the first time since winning the title in 2021 Andrea Verona took the runner-up overall result The FIM Enduro Junior World Championship saw Jed Etchells secure a debut victory while home favourite Kevin Cristino won the Enduro Youth category Hitting the ground running in the defense of her Magnorange FIM Women’s Enduro World Championship Jane Daniels topped the classification on day one ahead of Australian Jessica Gardiner competitors settled in for a full day of racing today in Arma di Taggia/San Remo to truly get the 2023 FIM EnduroGP World Championship underway Three different special tests were on the menu each lap The ACERBIS Cross Test weaved its way across the sandy beach in Arma di Taggia while the POLISPORT Extreme Test and JUST1 Enduro Test Brad Freeman topped the opening Cross Test of the day to put himself into an early lead with Italian Matteo Cavallo in close contention Into the mountains and Freeman opened up a seven second lead by winning the Just1 Enduro Test A shakeup in the order saw defending EnduroGP champ Andrea Verona jump up to second while Kiwi Hamish MacDonald moved to third With the Extreme Test bringing lap one to a close behind the Beta rider positions were continually changing with mistakes proving costly for some With all riders keen to start the new season with a strong result the final two steps of the podium continued to be fought over between Holcombe and Verona while Freeman gradually edged clear to a 24-second margin of victory “I put a lot of pressure on myself coming into round one to hit the ground running,” Freeman explained I worked super hard this winter to be ready and was able to come out swinging and win it’s been more than 12 months since I won in EnduroGP Immediately up to speed in the senior ranks 2022 Enduro Junior champ Zach Pichon finished a highly impressive fourth overall with his teammate Hamish MacDonald completing the top five Wil Ruprecht was classed as 27th in the overall result and 7th in E2 The FIM Women’s Enduro World Championship saw defending champion Jane Daniels fight back from a crash on the second JUST1 Enduro Test to secure victory Daniels did well to regroup and end her day with the class win Jessica Gardiner made it a successful return to the world championship competition Francesca Nocera took the final step of the podium in third Gardiner’s effort was all the more impressive considering she is suffering a head cold “It’s been a minute or a few years between world rounds and it was bittersweet!’ Gardiner said “Second in the opening round of the world championships only 17 secs from our amazing Jane Daniels Unfortunately disadvantaged a little due to not racing here in a while I’m starting at the back of the ladies’ class and passing a couple of times in several tests it’s fast and sketchy in the rocky terrain.” The Enduro1 class saw Zach Pichon claim his debut senior class victory The Frenchman was on flying form in Arma di Taggia/San Remo and delivered one of the day’s most impressive rides Not quite up to speed on the opening lap following a big crash in the enduro test winning the three special tests to place behind Pichon in second Theo Espinasse joined Zach and Josep on the podium in third having fended off local favourite Thomas Oldrati by two seconds At the top of the Enduro2 ranks it was a battle of attrition between Andrea Verona and Holcombe Determined to get his first Enduro2 win in his first attempt Italian Verona held off Holcombe by three seconds to get the job done Making his eagerly awaited return to racing following injury Hamish MacDonald took a well-deserved third “Second overall and first in the Enduro2 class is a good way to start the year but overall I’m happy with my first race on the 350F,” Verona said The Enduro3 category was dominated by Brad Freeman on his way to winning the EnduroGP overall Sweden’s Mikael Persson enjoyed a solid start to his year in second The GALFER FIM Enduro Junior World Championship saw Fantic’s Jed Etchells claim the top step of the podium on day one in Italy The British rider was fastest in the first three tests and opened up a seven-second lead Although admitting to struggling with the roughening conditions midway through the day he regrouped on the final lap to pull clear and win Sweden’s Max Ahlin placed second with Jeremy Sydow third “It’s a great way to start the championship with a win,” Etchells said “I managed to win every test on the first lap and that put me in a great position early on I struggled a bit in the middle of the day with the bumps The Enduro Youth category saw Italy’s Kevin Cristino take the first win of the season The Italian was looking very comfortable in Arma di Taggia/San Remo winning nine of the day’s 13 special tests Thibault Giraudon and Leo Joyon completed the podium Full Results can be found here: Kevin Godley’s WholeWorldBand is a cloud-based app that lets you make and share music videos the former Digifone boss turned hugely successful tech investor and billionaire financier Dermot Desmond have led a near €2m funding round for WholeWorldBand the innovative music creation and sharing site developed by 10cc drummer Kevin Godley Maloney's Taggia vehicle joined with Desmond's IIU and Guernsey based DGZ Investments in the funding round through secured redeemable convertible loan notes WholeWorldBand is an app that allows musicians and fans to create personalised music videos that can be shared and enjoyed worldwide WholeWorldBand users can share their musical vision with a phalanx of major recording artists including Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood Dave Stewart of Eurythmics and Foo Fighters Taylor Hawkins Music video director Godley has produced videos for U2 Early last year WholeworldBand raised about €5m in Series A funding from investors including Maloney and Desmond Former U2 manager Paul McGuinness is also an early backer of the company Trintech's Cyril McGuire and former Parthus insider Peter McManamon "The app allows anyone to make music and video using only an iPad or iPhone The system already has users ranging from major professionals such as Stewart Copeland of The Police to David Gray as well as many thousands of beginners," co-founder John Holland told the Sunday Independent earlier this year "It features easy recording of multi-track music and video along with complete built-in rights management Wholeworldband allows anyone to easily make music and videos with or without their favourite artists and friends that can be shared worldwide." Maloney moved into venture capital with Benchmark and then Balderton partners backing a series of highly successful tech companies at an early stage Maloney's VC funds were the biggest backers of Irish tech firms over the last 15 years with stakes in Globoforce Desmond's IIU has also backed a large number of Irish tech companies making a fortune from Baltimore ahead of the last dotcom boom More recent investments have included chip designer Decawave fantasy sport operator Star Fantasy Leagues and cyber security group Vahna Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Site by Stitch Interactive Terms of use•Privacy policy