11/11/2025: The birth of a new baby
On Sunday, November 9th, as guests at our relative's baby shower, we had the opportunity to experience the event at the Garden Bistrot, known as "𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗕𝗮𝗿," in my hometown of Molfetta. My wife and I, our first-time guests at the venue, were particularly impressed from the moment we entered. We found ourselves inside and before a small but charming treasure trove, perfect for a different kind of day, perhaps, as in our case, for a joyful and unpretentious celebration. Expertly and understatedly furnished, from the exterior to the interior, the overall atmosphere evoked a fluid style that transcended "industrial art design" to "vintage living room." The romantic atmosphere, with its iridescent, muted, and intimately delicate hues, was captivating. It even erased the dreariness of a persistent rainy day. Equally evocative was the intensity of the dessert courses (we were only enjoying a snack), which confirmed the widespread reputation for the service and the quality of the dishes, both first and second courses, as recounted by regular veterans of the typical pre- and post-lunch relaxation they enjoyed there. Moreover, the price was fair and commensurate with the service and quality offered. The guests themselves also praised the wine pairings, the overall attention to detail, and the hospitality, especially the dedication and helpfulness to their customers. And while we hadn't yet experienced a full lunch or dinner, from what we could see immediately after our little girl's newly arrived birthday party, we couldn't help but agree. On the other hand, as if by design, the next day (i.e., as I write this), while surfing the web, I learned of the "𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗼" award given to the 𝔽𝕚𝕠𝕣𝕚 family by the Puglia Region and the Bari Chamber of Commerce for their decades-long, commendable activity (over 70 years) in the hands of the same family, for three generations (see article published by 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖, in December '24). Well done, keep it up for at least three more.
06/11/2025: Just awesome. Excellent. Thank you