[flickrset id=”72157626603308953″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”medium”] Several years ago we asked our friends that live in Camucia to take us to a local place where people go to eat for everyday food. They took us to Canta Napoli and we LOVE it….I have been reluctant to place anything about this place […]
Tag: Italian Food
Osteria La Porta, Tuscany, Italy
[flickrset id=”72157626959471074″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”medium”] Remotely located in the small village of Monticchello is this jewel of a restaurant, Osteria La Porta. Traveling to this town requires a 30 minute drive off the beaten path. If you follow your GPS you may end up on some unpaved roads. Don’t worry […]
Hotel Stella d’Italia, S.Mamette, Italy (Lake Lugano/Cuomo)
[flickrset id=”72157626827880324″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”medium”] In the small town (one cafe, one bar, one shop,one hotel/restaurant and one horse) of S.Mamette Italy is located the charming family owned and operated INN and restaurant Hotel Stella d’Italia. This hotel has been in the Ortelli family for four generations. Located on the […]
Roscioli, Rome, Italy
Trattoria al Vecchio Forno, Tuscany, San Quirico d’Orcia, Italy
[flickrset id=”72157623114839182″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”medium”] Trattoria al Vecchio Forno, Tuscany, San Quirico d’Orcia, Italy Owned by same owners of the Palazzo del Capitano in San Quirico d’Orcia, This charming ristorante feaures truly authentic Tuscan food. Wonderfully simple dishes of tuscan beans teased and pleased our palettes. Fresh tri-color pasta was […]
Ristorante Caterina de’ Medici; Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY
[flickrset id=”72157622990521013″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”medium”] Ristorante Caterina de’ Medici “Italy’s Authentic Flavors in a Magnificent Tuscan Villa Setting” I have been to Italy about 150 times visiting Tuscany many of those, basically I know a good authentic Tuscan meal when I have one. Unfortunately the most authentic part was it’s name, […]
La Bucaccia, Cortona, Tuscany, Italy
[flickrset id=”72157622906386322″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”medium”] In the Famous hilltop village of Cortona, La Bucaccia is conveniently located near the center of town. The owner and manager, Romano personally greets all of his guest with his unique style of humor. The menu is traditional Tuscan with some excellent specialities of the […]
Osteria Il Tinaio,San Quirico d’Orcia, Italy
[flickrset id=”72157622769111285″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”medium”] It was truffle season and how could we resist this small Osteria right down the block from Palazzo del Capitano. I think Lori was fascinated by the whole truffle weighing and slicing procedure. The owner personally came out to slice and weigh this delicacy, all […]
Franchi, Roma, Italy
[flickrset id=”72157622768358031″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”medium”] Franchi is not a restaurant but more of a gourmet deli that allows you to enjoy a meal standing up at the counter. I have not been there lately much as I used to however I always stop in to say hello to my friends and […]
Ristorante di Poggio Antico, Tuscany, Italy
[fsg_gallery id=”38″] The Ristorante di Poggio Antico is located on the vineyard Poggio Antico and is run independently by Roberto Minnetti is another true fine dining experience in Tuscany. We enjoyed Lori’s birthday lunch out on the patio so much we returned with Josh and Kelly the next year for […]
La Cadrega, Milan, Italy
[flickrset id=”72157622207758935″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”medium”] Just around the corner from the Milan Hilton by the Central Stations is this wonderful restaurant. It is one of the few places that is open all day long which is nice for us time travelers who are in a different time zone. Every thing […]
Fornino Pizza, Williamsburg, Brooklyn NYC
[flickrset id=”72157618642375741″ thumbnail=”small” overlay=”true” size=”medium”] As the sign says “Voted NYC Best Pizza”. I won’t argue with them it is wonderful. Even the wood burning oven has received rave reviews from the other side of the pond. They serve only the finest fresh ingredients. This is the real deal!!! Fornino […]