Hints and tips:
...In the early evening or late afternoon, I’ll go to see my friend Sina at his chic bar, Si Ma Townhouse (he’s also the bartender), on Corso di Porta Vigentina....
...“This store mirrors Genoa a bit that way. You’ll probably only find it if you’re very curious or you know where to look.”...
...It was during a two-month trip to Africa last year that Jack Ma Yun realised it was time to step down as chairman of Alibaba, the powerful Chinese technology company he had founded in his apartment nearly...
...JK Cafe, 30 Via di Monte d’Oro, 00186 (jkroma.com)....
...“Taking out loans online is easy and extremely fast,” says Liu Di, a 30-year-old music teacher....
...Among Chinese wine lovers, red burgundy seems all the rage but the range of wines on wine lists and in stores is far more eclectic than even two years ago — and not all wine is red!...
...Born in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou in 1964, Ma Yun (Jack Ma’s Chinese name) was born into showbusiness....
...When PPR officially changes its name to Kering next week, under an owl logo, it will become “Kai Yun” in Chinese, meaning “open sky”, a synonym for good luck....
...Quite a bargain considering its age and interest value. 16% £14.95 for 75cl Stone, Vine & Sun Mas Amiel, Vintage Reserve 2008 Maury More truly fantastic value from Roussillon. Dark crimson....
...From £13.50 Berry Bros, Corks of Cotham, DeFine Food & Wine, Harrods, James Nicholson, Christopher Piper, Tanners, Uncorked Mas Franch Negre 2005 Montsant Sweet, gamey Catalan blend of Bordeaux and Rhône...
...Very versatile and moreish from an admired producer.13.5% £13.50 Corney & Barrow Tenuta di Capezzana, Barco Reale 2007 Carmignano 17 Drink 2009-12 This bargain ticks all the boxes: real lift with lovely...
..., tel: +1 617354 4750; www.formaggiokitchen.com Di Bruno, Philadelphia, tel: +1 888322 4337; www.dibruno.com...
...£11.33 in their 3 for 2 offer) Wine RackDark and smoky, classic southern Rhône – good slug of Syrah in here. 14.5% Hawksburn Terrace Pinot Noir 2006 Central Otago, New Zealand £17.49 Bibendum, Source Food Stores...
...Morellino di Scansano, Heba 2004 Fattoria di Magliano Lea & Sandeman £8.95 Maremma Sangiovese with 15 per cent Syrah makes a beautifully ripe, open taste of Tuscany....
...They like the idea of someone they can find in everyday life,” Prof Ma says....
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