Cranrob, I am finally working on nailing down my itinerary. I can go truffle hunting in San Giovanni d’Asso and/or Citta di Castello, which you recommended. But the site for the latter gives no prices. Do you remembre how...

did a google search and found this on egullet Venice thread. Alle Testiere Calle del Mondo Novo 5801 Castello (041)5227220 the review sounds wonderful Joni – is this the address? I’m going this fall.

Heading to Italy for most of April, and have a few meals lined up. Looking for any other suggestions, probably more mid-range ish. Antico Arco – Rome Quattro Possi – Marina del Cantone, Amalfi Coase Castello Banfi...

, as you’ve discovered. You also have the problem of your date. There are all those places around the Appia Antica and via Latina, but they tend to be overpriced and not very good. Would you consider something outside the...

We didn’t eat in Greve, although it’s certainly a pleasant place to wander around. If you are going to Castello di Gabbiano, eat at their wonderful restaurant. We had a fabulous three-course meal including vegetable...

to spend a Sunday. :) Here are some things I am considering: Giacomo Grimaldi Dolcetto D’Alba 2006 Fattoria di Felsina Chianti Classico 2006 Marchesi de Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Riserva 2005 Castello del Terriccio...

***Bedell **Pelligrini *Palmer *Castello di Borghese *Osprey’s Dominion *Pindar *Peconic Bay *Paumanok

You may also want to consider Ristorante Castello Di Mediterraneo in North Wales. It’s run by a former San Marco guy named Habib and its alos BYO.

Banfi is a casual setting in the vaulted cellars of the building, with sturdy wooden tables placed under the brick arches where oversized wooden casks of the area’s traditional Brunello di Montalcino once rested. Castello...

of Castello di Ama at a small markup. Truly deserving of at least a one star. I should also note that at 9:00PM there was a line out the door waiting to get in and they must have been all locals. You’ll understand this last...

My cheese-steak-loving-boy swears by the Butcher’s Hill Cheesesteak at DiPasquales in Highlandtown.

My wife and I are traveling to Rome and Florence for national liquidation sale week. Staying at the De Russie we’re thinking Dal Bolognese, Le Jardin de Russie, Di Rienzo Michele, Piperno, and Sabatini so far. In some cases...

can find them on the web, along with reviews from others—one you could try is Castello di Verrazzano. I hear they have meals but maybe not "light." If you’re driving down the Chiantigiana road from Florence to Siena,...

So here are some of the Italian wines from my cellar that I’m considering. Let me know what you think. Collosboro Brunello 2001-have not yet tried Tenuta Della Luna Rosso di Toscana 2003-have not tried Castello di Gabbiano...

, I’ve found really good wines from Le Marche ‘03 Castello di Fabbrica, Chianti Classico Reserva, $8.95 ‘04 Conti Contini, Sangiovese, $11.00 These prices are from the various discount wine shops in Los Angeles.