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Andrea Fraquelli, the Operations Director at Metropolitan, is taking to the streets again to run another Marathon for the Norwood Charity

Continuing his streak of doing a marathon every year he is running The London Marathon on the 22nd of April and after training for months Andrea is ready to take on the task. One of the most important parts of his training involves his diet. As you burn 100 calories per mile the need to stock your body up with calories prior to training and a race are vital for you to be able to cross the finish line. Luckily one of Metropolitan’s restaurants Assaggetti on Haymarket provides him with plenty of pasta to keep him going. Andrea has been enjoying vegetarian lasagne, homemade spaghetonni and duck ragu and handmade ravioli with scampi and he’s certain to be indulging at the restaurant before and after the race.

Good luck Andrea!

Last night we invited our lovely London blogger friends to come and have an Italian feast as well as an extra special Prosecco tasting and pizza making experience! Our bloggers were welcomed by Luca Soldo, from wine experts Entroia, with an explanation of how Prosecco is made, as well as having a taste for themselves. They were then ushered into the kitchen (wearing very flattering chef gear may I add) and got messy making pizzettine’s with our talented Italian chef Giulio. As some discovered a new career path for themselves (Leni and Mimi!) some found that cooking a pizza at 380 degrees and forgetting about it can have dire consequences for their creations (not mentioning names…Ernest from Yinn & Yang!). We then munched our way through our delicious tapas including chicken fricassee, calamari and tuna tarter and drank our way through the finest Italian wine while discussing who we would invite to our fantasy dinner party (popular suggestions included Megan Fox and Alexandra Burke…). 

Italy is famed all around the world for its pizza, but we don’t need to tell you that do we?

However do these countries stick to the traditional pizza and its toppings?

We’ve done some research and found that some have put their own very questionable stamp on this Italian classic.

Meet Laura, an Italian who loves English pubs and long country walks!

What was your reason for moving to London?

To learn English

What is it about London that made you want to move here?

Loved its energy.

What do you miss most about Italy?

My childhood friends, going skiing, the yummy smell of a top quality Mortadella.

What advice would you give to anyone else planning to move over to London from Italy?

It's not an easy ride but it's worthy. Visit Soho during the day, order a caffe' in Bar Italia and spend two hours there soaking up the vibe of this wonderful city.

Meet Loris, an Italian country boy drawn to the bright lights of London

What was your reason for moving to London? 

To improve my skills and have success

What is it about London that made you want to move here?

It’s one of the very few places worldwide in which you can aim for unique life experiences.

What do you miss most about Italy?

The thing I miss the most (Apart from my family) is the taste and the flavours of the Country Side, where I come from.

What advice would you give to anyone else planning to move over to London from Italy?

Most important thing I’d suggest to have when they first set foot in London is having a clear Target to achieve.