FARE, Issue 15: Naples

Fare is a bi-annual print publication exploring city culture through the intersection of food, history, and community. Each issue is guided by locals of the city. They work with as many local writers, photographers, and illustrators as possible, so that in addition to expert insight, you the reader also get a real taste of the culture. 

In this issue:

In the shadow of Vesuvius, Naples hums with life. From the shores to the streets, a sensory feast unfolds where layers of history and culture are proudly served up – one plate at a time.

In Fare: Naples –

• Step into the seaside kitchen of Michelin-starred chef Marianna Vitale to make a frittata de maccheroni, her most beloved childhood dish.

• Venture out into the green hills of Campania to see mozzarella di bufala made fresh by hand at Il Casolare dairy.

• Visit Atelier Inès, the family villa of late Neapolitan sculptor Annibale Oste, which Vincenzo Oste and his partner Inès Sellami have transformed into an artist's workshop and boutique hotel.

• Explore the rich past of Neapolitan theatre, from the opulent Teatro San Carlo to the small playhouses across the city and the theatrics that make their way into everyday interactions.

• Lunch at Osteria Donna Teresa, where one family has been serving up classic homestyle dishes – pasta e fagioli, pasta e patate, genovese, ragù – for over a hundred years.

• Kayak along the coast of Posillipo, where picturesque villas and secret coves hold stories of misdeeds and misfortune