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Fonda Lo Que Hay

This charming and authentic eatery in the heart of Panama City’s Casco Viejo offers a true taste of local culture. With a daily-changing menu, it’s no wonder this spot is a beloved gathering place for locals seeking fresh, flavorful cuisine.

Azienda Agricola Mandranova

Mandranova sits quietly in the hills of Palma di Montechiaro on Sicily’s southern coast, where an old farmhouse has been transformed into a retreat that feels effortlessly authentic. The family has restored their agricultural estate with a light touch, keeping the bones rustic and the spirit warm. Rooms and suites blend simple elegance with a lived-in coziness, the kind that makes you exhale the minute you walk through the courtyard.

You wake up to the scent of olive trees outside your window and fall asleep under a sky so clear it feels painted. Days unfold slowly: wander the groves, cool off by the pool set among palms and stone walls, or linger over long meals prepared with ingredients grown steps from the kitchen. Hospitality here is personal and heartfelt, more like staying with friends who insist you stay for one more course.

Though Mandranova is celebrated for its award-winning extra virgin olive oils, guests come for the experience as much as the flavor. A family-style lunch captures the essence of Sicilian generosity, and evenings bring quiet moments just a few miles from the sea.

Mandranova is where tradition meets the gentlest kind of luxury—warm, genuine, and deeply rooted in this sunlit corner of Sicily.

I Banchi

Housed in the basement of the 20th Century Palazzo Di Quattro, in the heart of Ibla, I Banchi is not just a restaurant but also a bakery and pastry shop. They sell high quality regional produce alongside its bread and cakes. The restaurant menu focuses on carefully prepared traditional fare alongside Italian dishes. In addition, they serve delectable pizzas in the evening.

Pizzeria Alberico

Pizzeria Alberico brings the vibrant flavors of Southern Italy to downtown Boulder. Formerly known as Pizzeria Locale, this eatery has been rebranded by the award-winning Frasca Hospitality Group to honor the Alberico family—specifically, the maiden name of co-owner Bobby Stuckey’s wife, Danette.

The menu features a variety of Southern Italian specialties, including fritti, fresh salads, savory salumi, artisanal pizzas, and delicious gelato. Each dish is crafted with locally sourced ingredients, and the wood-fired oven adds an authentic touch to the pizzas, creating a perfect, crispy crust every time.