Fresh Potato Gnocchi with Red Wine & Beef Ragu
I took a fresh pasta class at Rustico Cooking and learned to make an incredibly delicate potato gnocchi. Micol, the chef instructor, is originally from Milan, Italy and stands by her classic Italian...
View ArticleZinfandel Spaghetti
Pasta and wine go hand-in-hand, but pasta in wine? This I had to try. Chef Michael Chiarello celebrates the flavors of the West Coast in his new cookbook, Bottega, named after his latest Napa Valley...
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Ciao Firenze! Living and studying in Florence, Italy was one of the most incredible experiences in my life. Everything about this charming city—the people, culture, art, architecture, shopping and of...
View ArticleCasa Nonna: New Italian for Hell’s Kitchen
Garlic crackling in olive oil, the smell of fresh picked basil, a pot of marinara simmering on the stove. If you crave the comforts of authentic Italian as often as I do, then feast your eyes on my...
View ArticleThe Meatball Factory Rolls Onto The Scene
Chef Dave Martin knows how to play ball. As demonstrated when the Top Chef alum debuted his meatball-centric menu to an eager crowd during this weekend’s preview of The Meatball Factory, which...
View ArticleA Clean Plates Review: Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria
For one of the most autentico Italian experiences around, get your appetite ready and head to Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria. NoHo’s rustic market, salumeria, bakery, wine bar and restaurant is an...
View ArticleThrillist Feature: 22 of the Best Pasta Dishes in NYC
When it comes to Italian food in New York, pizza dominates the conversation. And while we are a pizza town at heart, the pasta here has also long been indisputably the best outside of Italy—and decades...
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