Category Archives: Italian recipes
Italy in New York: Alta Cucina Opens for Lunch
I have been missing Italy a lot these past few days. It’s the holiday season, Sant’Ambrogio, the beginning of le citta’ adorned with Christmas lights and of course missing my friends. What I always miss is the ease of eating … Continue reading
Bottega Falai – Tuscan Chef Iacopo Falai Expands Empire
I’ve just been in the mood for Tuscany lately, what can I say. I was there just two short weeks ago having dinner with friends I have known for 20 years. I miss those carefree Tuscan days and my friends … Continue reading
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Largest BYOB Party Ever, James Beard Awards, Kevin Zraly
Last night the James Beard Awards were held in New York City. Many of the wine and food luminaries were of course in attendance, those getting awards and those merely watching the festivities. I really like this article in The … Continue reading
Vinitaly Day 2: Sailing From Italy To New York With High Goals
I’m working this year in a different way during Vinitaly so I can’t get to see or do all that I might like to do but I think everyone feels the same way. There are some initiatives I must say … 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
Vino 2011 – Italian Wine Week Is Here
Vino 2011 or Italian Wine Week is here and I am truly excited. I’ll be taking part in some of the initiatives but couldn’t get into some great seminars. Everything filled up so quickly. I guess that’s a testament to … Continue reading
Italian Sparkling Wines For New Year’s Eve
I’m on my way to Austria today if all goes well. I still have to write about the most famous of Austrian Grape varieties: Gruner Veltliner and of course, the king of whites – Riesling. I hope to do that … Continue reading
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Wine of the Week: Cabanico from Alovini
I had the good fortune to try a lovely wine at DOC in Williamsburg this weekend that I had never had: Cabanico from Alovini. I’m a Brooklyn moonie, meaning I love Brooklyn, as my dear friend Nicole would say but … Continue reading
A Great Hanukkah Present – Pandora Radio and a Taste of Podere Sapaio Wines
I got a great Hanukkah present today from a colleague. An introduction to the fabulous free radio website Pandora. I feel like a kid in a candy store or as if I got a wealth of Hanukkah Gelt (chocolate covered … Continue reading
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