Category Archives: Italian Restaurants
Gianni Brunelli – A Larger Than Life Figure
I read terrible news today on Franco Ziliani’s Blog Vino al Vino about Gianni Brunelli’s death. I met Gianni and his wife Laura Vacca through their New York importer Dancing Bear Cellars at Vinitaly 2007. I stayed with them last … Continue reading
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A Wedding in Zagarolo, Ciambelle al Vino and Lazio
Wines from Lazio have been a big thing for me this summer. I spent the better part of two weeks in the region in June. In addition to a wonderful wedding of a dear friend in Zagarolo, a town south … Continue reading
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A Summer Evening of Super-Whites In Brooklyn
I tasted some wonderful white wines this week in Brooklyn at Roberto Aita’s magical restaurant Fiore in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. My friend Jason Carey, a wine colleague and I were celebrating our recent achievement. We have both just received the Diploma … Continue reading
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Not Just For Tourists
I saw this sign as I was taking a walk in Trastevere in June of this year. I guess this was supposed to make you want to eat in the restaurant but I confess, it didn’t inspire me. It is … Continue reading
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Fiore – Neighborhood Gem
Fiore (Flower) is the name of Chef Roberto Aita’s restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. I was just introduced to Roberto by a good friend, the architect and writer Matteo Pericoli, www.matteopericoli.com. Fiore has been open since January and Matteo and Holly’s … Continue reading
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