by Simona Vitagliano Exactly 160 years have passed since that May 12, 1860 in which the entrepreneur Vincenzo Apuzzo opened the doors of the Gambrinus premises for the first time (name that came only later thanks to the architect Antonio Curri) in the heart of the historic center of Naples, in those which had been …
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Article written by Massimiliano Rosati and Michele Sergio for the Caffè Gambrinus blog Present in all the houses of the Neapolitan families there is no Easter without pastiera. We don’t know if the one prepared in the pastry shop or the one made at home by mothers is better (and each of them boasts of …
by Simona Vitagliano The Carnival, as we know, in Naples is a very heartfelt anniversary, loved by young and old for its cheerful and lively connotation but also a symbol of Christianity and the expectation of the imminent Easter. The day that identifies this festival, in our city, is Shrove Tuesday, that is, the one …
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by Simona Vitagliano At Carnival, you know, every joke counts, but in Naples even a little more! The Neapolitan capital has always been known worldwide for its folkloric traditions full of colors, joy and irresistible flavors and this holiday is certainly no exception in our calendar … on the contrary! Let’s go to discover together …
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by Simona Vitagliano In Naples, when one wants to make fun of someone about a leaked secret that has become public knowledge, one speaks of “Pulcinella secret”. Have you ever wondered why? Pulcinella is the Neapolitan carnival mask par excellence, a symbol of the city and Neapolitanity: a character who fights the misfortunes and bad …
by Simona Vitagliano An evening tinged with magic, that of December 15, 2019, in which a crowd of Neapolitans and tourists attended the traditional lighting of the Gambrinus Christmas tree, this year dedicated to one of the most loved symbols of the city: Renato Carosone. Present at the event, in addition to the owners of …
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by Simona Vitagliano Imagine sipping a coffee in your favorite bar and suddenly finding yourself in the middle of a flash mob based on songs, music and tradition: this is what happened at the Gran Caffè Gambrinus on Sunday 1 December in front of a crowd of Neapolitans and tourists almost incredulous. A group of …
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Article by Michele Sergio (the coffee boss) We are all impatient to seal the Italo-German twinning on October 31st which will be held at Caffè Gambrinus. There will be authorities, press and guests from Germany including the small “Black Forest Tigers” orchestra composed of 25 members. At first glance Gambrinus could not seem like an …
article by Mister Gambrinus There is a special link between the Gran Caffè Gambrinus and the most authentic Germany, starting with the name; in fact Gambrinus is according to legend the inventor as well as the protector of beer! And this ideological link was the spark for the twinning between the city of Naples and …
article by Mister Gambrinus Only a few days are left to the most important feast of the Neapolitan people, that of San Gennaro, during which the miracle of the liquefaction of his blood takes place. 19 September 305 AD the future saint offered himself as a martyr during the persecution of Christians by the emperor …