Fare Issue 15: Naples

UK import.  

In the shadow of Vesuvius, Naples hums with life. From the shores to the streets, a sensory feast unfolds where layers of history and culture are proudly served up – one plate at a time.

There is a certain mysticism to this southern Italian port, where religion and the occult coexist, superstitions are taken seriously, and a network of underground curiosities hints at the city's vast and varied past.

Fed by the rich Campania region, Naples also boasts an impressive – and inventive – culinary tradition that dates back centuries, and still holds strong today. 
But this is not a city that will rest on its laurels, and a new generation of Neapolitans are putting a modern twist on the city’s culture and cuisine — from innovative pizzaiolos and Michelin star chefs to artists and activists drawing from the past to paint a new vision of Naples.

In this issue, our journey spans from the ground-level bassi apartments to the mozzarella producers of the lush green countryside, from opulent theatres to classic pizzerias, and from hundred-year-old osterias to the glittering shores of Posillipo.

In a city steeped in nostalgia, we trace the origins of long-held traditions and generations-old stories to discover the Naples of today, and find out what's in store for the future. Fare: Naples ships summer 2024.

About Fare: Fare is a bi-annual print publication exploring city culture through the intersection of food, history, and community. Each issue is guided by locals of the city. We work with as many local writers, photographers, and illustrators as possible, so that in addition to expert insight, you also get a sense of the creative aesthetic. The magazine is curated and designed to be interesting for all readers— regardless of prior interest, or intention to visit. We’ve heard from numerous readers that issues of the magazine summon up the real spirit of their home town, or motivate them to vacation somewhere new and different. It can be a roadmap, or just armchair reading.