I always enjoy Alfonso Cevola’s ruminations on all things Italian, but his recent screed about Italian restaurants in the U.S. has me scratching my head.
Tag: Italian food
On Cheap Chianti Culture
For those who think wine doesn’t express meanings or function as a symbol, Maggie Hennessy’s article in VinePair “The Timeless Charm of Cheap Chianti” will
Le Calandre and the Challenge of Fine Dining
For me, the biggest challenge in fully appreciating tasting menus is the pace, even in dining rooms where the wait staff and kitchen are sensitive
A Disneyland of Food?
Italy’s slow-food grocery Eataly has announced it will be opening a theme park devoted to Italian food. On October 8th, an Italian contingent from Bologna
Recipe: Simple White Bean and Garlic Soup
Some great works of art are simple—they focus attention only on what needs to be said. Picasso’s Dove of Peace is a powerful symbol of
Recipe of the Week: Beet Risotto
Risotto is one of the finer things to come out of Northern Italy. It’s versatile—you can make a risotto out of almost any vegetable, herb,
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 