Category Archives: Italian Delicacies
Italian Restaurants in NYC: San Matteo – From Salerno With Love
I discovered a new place for pizza in one of my stomping grounds. My mother, a sculptor and painter, has had a studio on the Upper East Side of Manhattan for 30 years. Our only neighborhood pizzeria was Delizia, a … Continue reading
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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano – A Still Somewhat Hidden Gem
Today is the Italian Wine Masters tasting at the Hilton Hotel in New York City. I will be pouring wines from the Brunello Consortium. Do come visit if you are there but today, I had the pleasure of spending time … Continue reading
Italy, Vino 2011, Italian Wine Masters, Tre Bicchieri
February is one of those months that seem to drag for me. The economic and political news from Italy is pretty grim these days and the US papers seem to have only recently discovered what has been happening there for … Continue reading
Bergamo- Capitale della Gastronomia Italiana
According to what I have read, the title of this blog was an idea that Luigi Veronelli had for his native city of Bergamo. Today, November 29 is the sixth anniversary of Veronelli’s death. Both Franco Ziliani and Jeremy Parzen … Continue reading
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Winter Ragu Alla Bolognese Paired with Sangiovese di Romagna
It finally feels like winter has arrived and I decided to ring in the season with a Ragu alla Bolognese. My friend Teresa from Rome and I had just had a conversation last weekend about Ragu and my Mom, the … Continue reading
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Rome – La Vita Quotidiana
I’m in Rome for a client, the International Balzan Foundation which gives out prizes in the sciences, the humanities, literature and a peace prize every few years. Before I began to work in food and wine more heavily, I was … Continue reading
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New York Marathon Weekend: Italians & Italian Cuisine Dominate Scene
I love the ING New York City Marathon. It’s one of my absolute favorite weekends in New York and I always make a point to watch people run and to cheer them on. No, I’m not a marathon runner unfortunately. … Continue reading
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Red Wine & Peaches – A Real Summer Treat
People always ask me if I miss Italy and of course, the answer is yes, who wouldn’t. What is so hard to describe are the moments that encompass what Italy means to me. The little things. I had a sense … Continue reading
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Italian Olive Oil Producers Make A Stand
Italian olive oil producers are making a stand to differentiate their products from those of other nations. For too long they say, other nations have been bottling olive oils in such a way that it seems that they are from … Continue reading
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