The wonderful Festival of the Fish is hosted May 11, 2003 in the fishing village of Camogli, Liguria.
Food: April 2003 Archives
Todd, our partner and technology director, recently returned from Positano, reviewing vacation homes and collecting new ideas to better serve our clients.
Previously located in Castigliole d'Asti for 30 yrs., da Guido, the venerable Piedmontese culinary destination has moved to San Stefano Belbo. Considered one of the finest restaurants in Italy, da Guido has joined forces with Relais San Maurizio. The Alciati family members have split up and another restaurant may be established. At this time da Guido di Castigliole at Relais San Maurizio represents the family.
Vincenzo and Vivica Canale believe limoncello was born here and produced first by their grandmother, Vincenza.
A gastronomic destination in Paris' far-flung 14th arrondissement.
Founded by St. Francis of Assisi in 1212, the huge convent was more recently claimed by the charismatic Padre Eligio, who runs dozens of recovery centers throughout Italy for children with drug problems. These young adults maintain and administer the hotel and restaurant on the premises.
Ligurian cheesemonger, Guido Porrati, at Bottega dei Sestieri has collaborated with winemaker Walter De Batté to create a Schiacchetrà-soaked cheese called “Trarcantu”, an aged cheese from the Valli d’Aveto is thoroughly soaked with the lees of Sciacchetrà, then sold after it imbibes its heady aromas for a few months.
Real mozzarella di bufala is difficult to find in the USA. However, if you do find it prepare yourself for a completely new and delicious experience.
