#italian-cuisine

#italian-cuisine

There are so many legends about famous dishes that were invented by accident. Ruth Wakefield thought she'd create a chocolate cookie by breaking up bits of a chocolate bar and folding them into her dough, but invented the chocolate chip cookie instead. Chocolate truffles may have been a happy accident, and butter likely came about by mistake as well. Basically, all the best foods are ones we wouldn't have without some clumsy person stumbling around a kitchen,

When most head to Italy for a vacation, they get off the plane at destinations like Milan in Lombardy, Rome in Lazio, or Florence in Tuscany. And while all of these well-known locations are great to visit, Abruzzo also arguably deserves the spotlight, too. The lesser-known region in southern Italy is home to stunning national parks, bustling cities like Teramo, picturesque coastline, rolling hills, impressive peaks, and lots of fascinating historical architecture.

McIlwraith is teaming here as co-executive chef with Kaili Hill the pair met while working at Barcino and went on to open another restaurant outside The Absinthe Group umbrella, Alora on the Embarcadero. (Hill previously worked at the Post Ranch Inn, 25 Lusk, and Niku Steakhouse.) The two are now returning to work with their old colleagues, creating a menu that will be "hyper" seasonally driven, centered on a wood-fired hearth, and offering generous plates of roasted meats and vegetables, as well as house-made pastas, both fresh cut and extruded.

In the early twentieth century, a community of Italian immigrants started selling fruits, vegetables, and other fare in Portland's Central Eastside, earning it the moniker Produce Row. These Italian American fruit markets and groceries planted the seeds of what would eventually become the city's farm-to-table ethos. Despite the outsize impact of the Italian community on our food scene, however, Portland isn't exactly a Little Italy town, lacking a dense concentration of ristorantes and trattorias.

De Laurentiis shared her recipe for roasted shrimp scampi on her website ( Giadzy), where she describes how you can use a baking dish to cook many elements of the meal together, removing a frying pan from the process altogether. A classic shrimp scampi is usually prepared by sautéeing garlic, red pepper flakes, white wine, and shrimp in butter and olive oil.

At the Mona Lisa Restaurant in North Beach, Andrea Bocelli croons over the loudspeakers as diners feast on cacio e pepe, lobster ravioli and Neapolitan pizza. The 46-year-old restaurant is a sensory overload: neoclassical statues wearing motorcycle helmets, rainbow chandeliers hanging from the equally colorful ceiling and a massive mural depicting the "Creation of Adam." Every other free inch of wall space is occupied by framed photos of celebrities:

NORTHPORT, NY - Maroni Cuisine of Northport was named one of the top-rated Italian restaurants in the United States, according to the users of Beli, a restaurant-oriented app. Maroni Cuisine, at 18 Woodbine Avenue, ranked No. 11 on a list of 12 Italian eateries. The rankings are based on more than 70 million ratings on Beli.

Festas, or sagras, are local gatherings centered around a specific dish or ingredient, bringing together people in a community setting with good food and local wine.

Dimmi Dimmi Corner Italian offers a vibrant menu featuring pastas and pizzas, crafted by executive chef Matt Eckfeld, celebrating classic red-sauce Italian dining with modern twists.

Aperitivo is the Italian tradition of pre-dinner drinks, typically involving a social drink like an Aperol spritz or Negroni, paired with light snacks.

Macellaio RC, located in London, is exclusively serving Fassona beef, a prestigious Italian breed known for its lean and sweet flavor, sourced from Piedmont.

"It's wonderful as is, but you could also serve it with veal meatballs one night and with a big dollop of ricotta the next."

Turin, often referred to as the Paris of Italy, is a hidden gem offering majestic palazzos, 360-degree views of the Alps, and a rich cultural experience.

Heirloom tomatoes are often available in a wide array of different colors, which can really make them pop on your plate. Choosing these tomatoes can elevate a Caprese salad significantly.

According to Chef Fabio Viviani, to make meatballs flavorful, soft, and juicy, the key is to use ricotta and parmesan cheese instead of traditional milk-soaked bread.

Scarpaccia, similar to farinata and a type of pizza, is made by using salted courgettes to create a batter, resulting in a thin, crisp slice.

Fritto misto, meaning 'mixed fried things,' is a versatile Italian appetizer featuring seafood and vegetables, traditionally enjoyed year-round.

La Fontana Ristorante & Pizzeria is hosting a special culinary event featuring contemporary Neapolitan pizza from July 22-24, in collaboration with renowned pizzaiolo Vincenzo Capuano.

General Manager Alex Hardin liken Campo di Bocce to bowling alleys, stating that bocce ball is more strategically competitive, with exceptional food and service.

The original look of Olive Garden was a Tuscan-inspired Italian garden, complete with murals of the Italian countryside and features like table umbrellas and hanging plants.