Panzanella Summer vegetable and bread salad. As we head south, I want to make a stop in central Italy: Tuscany and Umbria. A famous regional farmer’s dish, or piatto del contadino as we say in Italian, is panzanella. During the summer, it appears on every family’s table at least once a week, and it is […]

Brunch does not really exist in Italy; however, mid-morning is a very important moment of the day. Around 11:00, everybody goes out for coffee and pastries — delicious one-bite pastries. On a weekday, it serves as a delicious break from the office, and on the weekend, as a leisurely late breakfast. Panna Cotta con Frutta […]

Chef’s Table – Farm to Table Dinner Antipasto Bruschetta con burrata e caponata Bruschetta con ‘nduja Piadina e friggione Salumi e formaggio Primo Tortelloni di ricotta al burro e salvia Ricotta stuffed tortelloni, served with butter and sage, and a very special surprise Filet con sugo di carne Typical Calabrese “maccheroni” with braised beef sauce […]