I love Thanksgiving. It’s full of my favorite things: fall weather, delicious food, and most importantly, time with family.

I feel lucky to have grown up in a family built around traditions.

One of my favorite icebreakers is asking people who their dream dinner party guests would be.

This itinerary is what I’d suggest for anyone’s first Italian adventure. 

I’ve received some very thoughtful questions recently, and I’ve collected my thoughts for three of them here.

I’m on the go at least a few times a month, and I’ve gotten packing down to a science.

Here’s what I learned from my father, Lee Gravely.

A father is a very special person in a little girl's life and I adored mine.

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Though we adore traveling and adventures, my husband, Bill, and I savor our weekends at home.

I try hard to instill a strong sense of community at the company, and it is my hope that every employee feels genuinely valued and proud to be there.

I love this reminder to enjoy what I’m doing, that work can be fun, and that I shouldn’t take myself too seriously.

I grew up in the South, where porches wrapped around the house, lightning bugs illuminated the night sky, dinner parties filled the calendar, and visitors were always welcome.

My mother, my sister, and I had started a business that combined all of our loves and passions for living a life of entertaining with friends and family, southern hospitality, and enjoying the world and its people.

Positano is a village of color, of smiles and relaxation, a place to dream and have dreams come true. 

"I wanted to pay tribute to what has made Italy so special to me– its beauty, its cuisine, its style, and most importantly, its people."

"My life took an unexpected and incredible turn in 1983 when my mother invited my sister and me to join her on a trip to Italy."

Italy on a Plate is an exploration into what makes Italy so magical: its staggering beauty, unparalleled style, artistic legacy, and incredible food.

In celebration of forty years of VIETRI, I have some very exciting news.