Master the menu: trust staff picks for a great dining experience
by Rebecca Harwood, food blogger and Italian culture enthusiast My first night dining at il Giallo in Atlanta, I was impressed with the well-curated menu of both familiar and novel…
Hungry in a strange land: Travel tips for foodies
For many, finding something great to eat while traveling is a challenge. In many cases, food has become more business than art, and time might be a luxury when it…
Experience the romance of Italian culture on San Valentino
The February 14 holiday of San Valentino evokes many feelings, including love and passion, but it most famously evokes feelings of romance towards a special someone. San Valentino’s truly romantic…
Celebrate Valentine’s Day as San Valentino this year
In Italy, the equivalent of Valentine’s Day is also a celebration of love called San Valentino. Italy’s February 14 traditions share both surprising similarities and differences with Valentine’s Day in the USA.…
Special menu items for dietary restrictions are about inclusiveness
We’ve all had one of “those days” at a restaurant: the “I want one of everything, I can’t decide what I want, it all looks so good, I’m stuffed but…
Food and Wine: The Ultimate Power Couple
I imagine that prime rib was terribly lonely before the invention of Shiraz; that seared sea scallops would constantly post on Facebook about the tragedy of being alone, until they were…
Fresh-made pasta is rare, but it doesn’t have to be
Fresh pasta can be so hard to find these days that most people won’t even know what it’s like. With no point of reference, it’s hard to know what you’re…
What does “farm to table” really mean these days?
The idea of getting to know your dinner before you eat it continues to grow in popularity. Farmer’s market outings are replacing grocery store visits and we are making positive…