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
Tag: Italian food
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 