Matteo Mammoli

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Frescoed Angels, Rough Stone, and Tuscan Marble: Two Heritage Buildings Reimagined in Florence

2 months ago | lampoonmagazine.com | Matteo Mammoli

Just a short stroll from Piazza della Repubblica and Via de’ Calzaiuoli, in Florence, two neighboring buildings come together under a single name: Hotel Calimala. Yet, this moniker conceals the fact that they are actually two distinct properties, Calimala The East and Calimala The West, each housed in its own architectural world.
Napoli Amore by Assouline: A Book on Naples, Its Culture, Clashes, and Link to Time

Feb 24, 2025 | lampoonmagazine.com | Matteo Mammoli

Naples is a land of layered tales, conversations, and backgrounds. Past, present, and visions of the future flow together without following a strict order. “Naples is the only true metropolis idea in Italy,” says Cunaccia, who wrote Napoli Amore for Assouline. Presented on February 5 at the Museo Madre, Naples, the book is part of the Travel Series. It is not a guidebook or a nostalgic tribute, but a wide-ranging reflection on the city, its deep culture, its clashes, and its link to time.
The St. Regis Rome and Its Eternal Spring

Feb 20, 2025 | lampoonmagazine.com | Matteo Mammoli

The entire area in front of The St. Regis Rome is experiencing a phase of urban renewal that creates a new pedestrian gathering spot. The completion of work between Piazza della Repubblica—traditionally known as Piazza Esedra—and the Dogali Gardens, near Via Vittorio Emanuele Orlando, has given fresh identity to this corner of Rome, transforming it into a modern open-air meeting place.
An Enclosed Oasis in the City of Gardens

Feb 6, 2025 | lampoonmagazine.com | Matteo Mammoli

Marrakech draws travelers from all over the world with its souks, historic palaces, and rich horticultural heritage. Nestled between the ancient walls of the Medina and the Atlas Mountains in southwestern Morocco, this city is known both as the “Red City”—for its terracotta-hued buildings—and as the “City of Gardens,” for its verdant refuges. Among the newer symbols of this balance is the Four Seasons Resort Marrakech, which opened its doors in June 2011.
Contraste: Mathias Perdomo Creates a Theatrical Dining Narrative

Jan 17, 2025 | lampoonmagazine.com | Matteo Mammoli

Dinner at Contraste, Milan, is a gastronomic pièce where haute cuisine reveals its collective nature: a convivial rite blending passion, talent, cultural exchange, and constant wonder. Much like in the grand theaters of the Siglo de Oro or in Italy’s lively squares filled with Commedia dell’Arte performances. Unlike many Michelin-starred restaurants that rely on an almost intimidating austerity, Contraste embraces a playful dialogue with guests.
Contraste: Matias Perdomo Creates a Theatrical Dining Narrative

Jan 17, 2025 | lampoonmagazine.com | Matteo Mammoli

Dinner at Contraste, Milan, is a gastronomic pièce where haute cuisine reveals its collective nature: a convivial rite blending passion, talent, cultural exchange, and constant wonder. Much like in the grand theaters of the Siglo de Oro or in Italy’s lively squares filled with Commedia dell’Arte performances. Unlike many Michelin-starred restaurants that rely on an almost intimidating austerity, Contraste embraces a playful dialogue with guests.
Palazzo Utini stands as a beacon of design, hospitality, and fine dining in Italy’s Food Valley

Jan 13, 2025 | lampoonmagazine.com | Matteo Mammoli

In the heart of Italy’s Food Valley, just a few miles from Parma, Palazzo Utini serves as a meeting point for cuisine, design, and hospitality. Located in the small town of Noceto, this mid-19th-century building stood for many years as a historical touchstone for the local community. After a long process of restoration, it now welcomes visitors eager to explore Emilian cuisine and culture in a setting where 19th-century architecture blends harmoniously with contemporary design solutions.
We Are Workers: Working-Class Heroes on Route 66

Jan 13, 2025 | lampoonmagazine.com | Matteo Mammoli

Rupert Tapper: “Take a walk through a neighborhood that once marked the beginning of Route 66, where only a faint echo of those booming years remains. Here, the desperation and devastation are palpable—a raw, stripped-down remnant of what was once the glittering promise of Tinsel Town. In this place, a woman seems to embody the struggle faced by so many who ventured west in search of a brighter future, only to end up waiting tables in a diner.
Growing Roots in an Alien Desert: Chloe Lea’s Journey

Jan 7, 2025 | lampoonmagazine.com | Matteo Mammoli

When we talk about the Dune saga, we typically conjure images of sweeping deserts, political intrigue, and the fight for a priceless resource known as “melange.” Originally penned by Frank Herbert in 1965, Dune unfolds on the planet Arrakis—a barren land whose mysterious spice defines galactic power structures and shapes human destiny.
Park Hyatt Maçka Palas: a Living Tribute to Italian-Turkish Heritage

Oct 30, 2024 | lampoonmagazine.com | Matteo Mammoli

Venice instinctively reminds me of Istanbul—same palaces against the sea, red sunsets that fade into nothingness. Franco Battiato’s 1980 song Venezia-Istanbul draws on a poetic symmetry, evoking the shared spirit of these two centers of trade, culture, and diplomacy. Both cities served as gateways—Venice linking Europe to the East, and Istanbul bridging continents, symbolizing centuries of Italian and Turkish dialogue.