Stuzzichini are small bite sized snacks typically found at bars at happy hour or served as appetizers. These bites vary from fried mozzarella, finger sandwiches, arancini, supplí, potato croquettes, and more. This post focuses on supplí specifically. Supplí are typical…
Tasting Testaccio
From the Archives. I enjoyed a lovely day exploring the food history of Testaccio – a residential neighborhood, known for its covered market, ‘hip’ nightclubs and amazing restaurants offering traditional Roman cuisine… and the main ingredient is offal. Testaccio is named…
NAPLES: Palazzo Petrucci
Traditional Napolitan dishes with a modern flair Located on a private beach in Naples’ Posillipo Bay, Palazzo Petrucci is an exclusive Michelin star restaurant that also offers a stunning view. Petrucci’s elegant space takes up four floors – each serving…
Gialle & Co. – Baked Potato Italian-style
[Milan] – Located not far from the Moscova metro stop, is Gialle & Co. – a cozy eatery that focuses on baked potatoes with a modern Italian twist. When I first read about Gialle & Co, I was immediately intrigued…
2018: Year in Review
2018: The Year in Review – All about THE LOVE FOOL and writing. Well, 2018 was quite a year for me. The biggest achievement was the release of my debut novel, of course. My main goal was to see The Love Fool…
Blog Tour – August 2018
Throughout the month of AUGUST, several blogs in USA️ and Canada️ will be featuring my debut novel THE LOVE FOOL including guest posts by me. Participating blogs will include author interviews, guest posts, book spotlight, and a giveaway! Starting Monday, Aug 6th….
FARMILY: a small batch botanical spirit
As mentioned in my MILAN: Navigli Nights blog posts. A non-gin, non-vodka, non-tequila, and non-rum small-batch liqueur for Italy’s modern cocktail scene. [Milan, November 2017] – FARMILY is a botanical spirit created by Flavio Angiolillo, Marco Russo, and team; renowned…
August 10: Saint Lorenzo’s shooting stars
August 10th: The day of Saint Lorenzo and the night of the shooting stars. Every year on this night, Italians head to the hills with blankets and loved ones to watch the “stars of San Lorenzo”. It is around this…
