I have spoken to the concierge at our hotel in Rome about what restaurants we should try for our three nights in Rome.He suggested that we try Santo Padre,Pierluigi and Da Giggetto. From what I’ve read, they have all gotten...

a Coltibuono “Sangioveto” (100% Sangiovese), $80 1990 Ruffino "Il Ducale" Chianti Classico Riserva Gold (90% Sangiovese/7% Canaiolo/3% Malvasia Bianco) , $90 Pancetta di Maiale in Porchetta Schiacciata coll’Uva...

and then gave us an offer we couldn’t refuse — he offered to put together a tasting for us. We popped the cork on the Billecart-Salmon and the games began. First was the fantasia di pesce crudo secondo il pescato, literally...

(Via del Porcellana 9r) [The 13 Hunchbacks]is a great dinner option. I had delicious pici in olive oil and hot pepper flakes and tagliata, slice steak with rocket and balsamic vinegar. We ended our meal with vin santo and...

chocolate covered ice cream ball lathered in whipped cream) which is fabulous, but absolutely, positively NOT TO BE MISSED is Il Gelato di San Crispino on Via Panetteria 42 for the world’s most unbelievably fantastic gelato

and hope some of you have experience with some on their list or other traditional cooking type places. I’m also looking for less expensive. This is a partial list: Alberobello Rocca Santo Stefano - (Rm) Cantina Colonna...

pond...and have achieved that. I think that story applies to the chef at Il Bizcocho, perhaps Arterra, the new chef de cuisine at A.R. Valentien, too – but I’m not sure. Who are the local celeb chefs in SD, making the...

- Situated on Via Santo Spirito south of the Arno, this restaurant serves traditional, homestyle Tuscan fare. Patrons include a nice mix of tourists and locals. Highlights include the ubiquitous pappardelle con cinghiale (ribbon...

Graffeo ships worldwide. Just last week when I was there they were putting together a shipment to Turkey. Call Santo or Rex in the San Rafael store 415 457 5131

Def visit casalingua (inexpensive) and cavolo nero (expensive), both on the oltrarno side near piazza santo spirito.

Il Latini has been written up in absolutely every guide book. As a result it attracts a lot of English speaking diners who they try to seat together. (This can be a good or a bad situation depending on who you’re matched...

i posted this on someone elses italy..... in florence, go to piazza santo spirito. there’s one side that has a market on the corner(sorry i am horrible with names of places), then a restaurant with seating just outside. go...

of Alex, Las Vegas, NV) • Sunday, May 17 at Mélisse (guest chef Gabriel Kreuther of The Modern, New York, NY) • Monday, June 15 at Grace (guest chef Sean McClain of Spring, Chicago, IL) • Sunday, August 23 at Water Grill (guest chef...

In San Rafael, Il Davide; in Ignacio, Ristorante Orsi (for the best fetuccini Romano, ask for it special). Il Davide has a number of pasta dishes on its lunch menu at a fixed price. The homemade gnocci are the best I’ve had...

with some type of fruit instead – maybe a spiced winter fruit compote. i love poached pears for dessert wtih a bit of cheese. Serve some vin santo along with some cantucci as well.