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Any thoughts on Cafe Chianti in Halifax? I tried search but...

We are having a reception for about 40 people at a Villa we are renting in Chianti and in addition to wine, would like to have some beer for our guests. I have scoured the internet but so far have not found any info in regards to...

Looking for a recommendation for a 1 day private wine guide in the chianti region There are just 2 of us. We are pretty knowledgeable about wine, but just learning about the chianti region – more interested in the local...

According to the Gambero Rosso, something happened to Capannelle after its Chianti Classico peaked with the 2001 offering, which earned 2 red glasses (excellent). The Classico dropped to 1 glass (slightly above average) for the...

Does anyone have info about this festival taking place 12/9 – 12/14? We’ll be staying in Florence around that time and wonder about a day trip. Looks like there’s bus transportation. Does the festival sell out?...

I am researching a trip for my mom, who is looking for an all-inclusive cooking school in the Chianti region. When I say all-inclusive, I mean that she wants to stay in one property where the cooking school is run, be...

When I think of who’s who in the food world in Chianti, I think of Dario Cecchini and his macelleria in Panzano. His restaurants, SoloCiccia and Officina della Bistecca, IMO meet the criteria of fun, delicious, slowfood/old...

We plan a relatively leisurely scenic drive from Firenze through the Chianti region down to Siena on a Sunday early in May, leaving Firenze about 9 or 10 a.m. Some of the more prominent restaurants appear to be closed on Sundays....

Chianti. In general, I couldn’t find a bad meal if I wanted to, from simple panini and coffee to lingering sit-down lunches with plenty of wine. In restaurants one is expected to linger. Take your time, digest a little so...

Imead, We’ll be in Castellina-in-Chianti the week of Nov 3-10. I made reservations last week at Solociccia for Sunday the 4th. We’re very excited about having a meal there. Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Would you...

Went last night to Chianti which replaces Albertini on East Passyunk ave. Servings were ample and very tasty. App. grilled calamari, baked stuffed mussels...emtrees grilled shrimp with pasta accompaniment, venison tenerloin done...

I am deesperately seeking a recipe for Tonno del Chianti and other salumi. In addition to a recipe, can anyone out there recommend a good book on the subject? In particular, looking for Italian preparations. Thanks so much.

Imports at TJ’s can be hit or miss, but I bought a bottle of 1999 Marchese de Petri Il Valore Chianti Riserva on a whim a couple of months ago, and have been buying it regularly ever since. At $4.99, it is to my mind an...