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Who Was Tiberius? The Second Roman Emperor

Tiberius was the second emperor of Rome, who came to power in 14 AD after Augustus. Born in 42 BC, he first distinguished himself as a successful military commander before being adopted by Augustus as his heir.

During his reign, he focused on consolidating rather than expanding the Roman Empire, carefully managing finances, strengthening the army, and ensuring political stability. However, his reserved and distrustful nature made his relationship with the Senate difficult.

In 26 AD, he moved to Capri, where he continued to rule and had the Villa Jovis built. His time on the island gave rise to many legends, often exaggerated by ancient historians.

He died in 37 AD and was succeeded by Caligula. Tiberius is remembered as a capable administrator who strengthened the foundations laid by Augustus, but also as a controversial figure closely associated with Capri.

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Da Gregorio: The Work That Begins Before Every Service

Overlooking the stunning bay of Marina Piccola, Da Gregorio celebrates every day its connection with one of Capri’s most enchanting locations. Surrounded by crystal-clear waters and the iconic Faraglioni rocks, the restaurant welcomes guests into an authentic atmosphere deeply rooted in the island’s traditions and charm.

Behind every service lies a daily commitment of organization, attention, and dedication, personally overseen by Gregorio and Luigi. The greatest reward is offering visitors a memorable experience and contributing to their time on Capri.

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The Blue Grotto of Capri: Between Myth, Legend and Wonder

The Blue Grotto of Capri is one of the island’s most iconic attractions, renowned for its breathtaking blue light and centuries-old legends. Discover the myths surrounding this enchanting sea cave, its rediscovery by August Kopisch in 1826, and the unique natural phenomenon that continues to captivate visitors from around the world.

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Among the stars of Dentecala: haute cuisine is back at the restaurant Da Tonino with Chefs Aprea and Viel, under the sign of That’s Amore

New appointment with taste at the restaurant Da Tonino. On Sunday, September 22, the chef Salvatore Aprea reopens the doors of his restaurant for a new collaboration in the name of haute cuisine. Chef Arnaud Viel from La Renaissance restaurant will be the guest of honor for an evening that promises to be a must for all lovers of good food and who want to live a unique gastronomic experience.

Chef Viel, who reached the final of the 1996 Dessert Championship and was awarded a Gold Medal in 1997 in France, at the Renaissance hotel, exercises his daring creativity without ever completely disrupting traditions, while the wine list is carefully selected by his wife Cécilia.

“The event of 22 September”, explains Salvatore, “is part of the gastronomic exhibition Tra le stelle di Dentecala promoted by the restaurant Da Tonino in collaboration with That’s Amore Capri. Arnaud and I met at an event organized by the Pro Loco of Trento, the festival Autumnus, a kermesse in which hundreds of companies gathered in the city center to offer tastings, insights, workshops, show cooking and much more. It was our friend and colleague Chris Oberhammer who brought us together, and I am glad that our meeting led to this collaboration”.

Il menù a quattro mani del 22 settembre prevede che i due chef si alternino con le loro creazioni a tavola. Si inizia con Spigola, limone confit, finocchio e caviale proposto dallo Chef Arnaud Viel, per poi proseguire con Polpo, cicerchie, pomodoro e cipolla caramellata e Cappellacci di galletto, patate e funghi dello Chef Salvatore Aprea. Ancora, gli invitati potranno gustare Agnello confit, alghe, salsa iodata, melanzane e kumquat dello Chef Arnaud Viel e chiudere la cena con Riso Artemide & pesca dello Chef Salvatore Aprea. 

Ad accompagnare queste prelibatezze ci saranno ottimi vini, grazie alla collaborazione con due cantine provenienti da due regioni agli estremi della nostra penisola: la piemontese L’Autin e la siciliana I Vigneri di Salvo Foti. “Come sempre è mio fratello a curare l’offerta enologica della cena; per l’occasione abbiamo coinvolto due importanti realtà del settore, i cui prodotti si sposano perfettamente all’alta qualità dell’offerta gastronomica che io e Arnaud abbiamo ideato per i nostri ospiti”. E’ così L’Autin porterà a tavola un Piemonte Pas Dosé Eli M. C. ’19, un Verbian ’21 e un Passi di Gio ’19; I Vigneri di Salvo Foti invece un Vinudilice ’23 e un I Vigneri ’23.

Ma il vero ingrediente segreto della serata sarà la sinergia fra i due chef, che lavoreranno insieme per offrire agli ospiti l’opportunità di gustare preparazioni raffinate in un’atmosfera unica. “Fin dalla prima volta che ci siamo visti, fra me e Arnaud è nato subito un rapporto di stima reciproca. Abbiamo trascorso due giorni insieme a lavorare fianco a fianco, e siamo anche diventati amici… nonostante le evidenti difficoltà di comunicazione, dato che non parliamo la stessa lingua! Ma, per fortuna, la cucina è un linguaggio universale, e la passione per quello che facciamo trascende qualsiasi barriera o confine”. 

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