Ciao Veronica & Noemi!

Immerse yourself in the culinary tradition of San Nicola Arcella with Noemi and Veronica in a cooking class that celebrates the simplicity and deliciousness of local flavours. You'll begin with making handmade pasta, prepared according to local tradition. Then, you'll learn to create a sauce using fish, — a true example of cucina povera (poor cooking): humble ingredients, rich taste. You'll also prepare an appetizer with local ingredients, rediscovering ancient methods and flavours along the way. The experience concludes at the table to enjoy the meal we’ve prepared together, accompanied by natural local wine. Location: San Nicola Arcella, Calabria (5.9km from Scalea ~ 7 minutes) Highlights: Homemade pasta lesson using a traditional San Nicola Arcella recipe. Preparation of fish sauce in the style of cucina povera (poor cuisine). Preparation of an appetizer with local products. Meal shared with wine and water included.

Ever dreamed of cooking in a real professional kitchen? Bring your groceries, craft your own menu, and enjoy preparing a special meal in our fully equipped kitchen. Veronica & Noemi and the team at Figli di Bottarga will be available to help with equipment, offer guidance, or lend a hand throughout the experience. Once your dishes are ready, you’ll sit down in the dining area to enjoy your meal — with our bar staff available for any drinks you may wish to pair with your meal, including our natural wines. The best part? We’ll take care of the dishes! Location: San Nicola Arcella, Calabria (5.9 km from Scalea ~ 7 minutes) Highlights: Time to be confirmed! Send your host a message with your preferred time. Access to a fully equipped professional kitchen. Support from a bartender, chef, and kitchen/dining staff. Suggestions for local products on request. Full dishwashing service Wine, water, and beverages available for purchase.

Discover the unique and natural wines of Figli di Bottarga in a tasting designed to explore the most authentic wine flavours of Calabria. Veronica & Noemi will take you through a selection of six wines from niche local wineries that work with passion and a focus on sustainability. Each wine will be paired with Calabrian food flavours and specialties from the sea, for a complete experience that celebrates the region and its food and wine treasures. Location: San Nicola Arcella, Calabria (5.9km from Scalea ~7 minutes) Highlights: Tasting of six natural and niche wines from local wineries. Pairing with typical Calabrian cuisine, with a focus on seafood.

An experience where the sea meets tradition and wine tells stories of passion. A journey through authentic flavours that celebrates a deeply rooted connection to the Calabrian sea. Join Veronica & Noemi for a menu that celebrates their philosophy: circular economy, zero-kilometre ingredients, fresh daily seafood, and wines carefully selected from small wineries of great value, all guided by respect for the region. Allow yourself to be guided by the aromas of the Mediterranean and the story behind every ingredient, because here, the sea is savoured in every bite, and the wine reveals its soul. Location: San Nicola Arcella, Calabria (5.9 km from Scalea ~ 7 minutes) Highlights: Antipasto. First course (based on the catch of the day). 1 glass of wine. Water.

Bevicisu (drink on it)… and don’t think about it anymore! An aperitivo that becomes a ritual to sit-back, relax and conclude the day. Begin your evening with Veronica and Noemi in true Figli di Bottarga style. A meeting of sips and bites in perfect harmony — with a choice of natural wines, refined bubbles or carefully selected drinks, accompanied by their “divertibocca” — specialty bites featuring local products. Location: San Nicola Arcella, Calabria (5.9km from Scalea ~7 minutes) Highlights: A glass of your choice: natural wine, champagne, crémant, Italian sparkling wine, a cocktail or beer. A selection of “divertibocca” – seasonal bites and local products.