Tony Mantuano goes to Molise – part 2
A week ago (read part 1, here), I spent two fantastic days with Tony and Cathy Mantuano, and world famous photographer, Jeff Kauck, in San …
Cardoon Honey at the James Beard House
Holly Smith is the chef-owner of Cafe Juanita, in Seattle WA., an excellent restaurant because Holly is a very creative chef and because she buys the best ingredients …
Tony Mantuano Goes to Molise – part 1
Tony Mantuano, his wife Cathy and I will be in San Martino in Pensilis, Molise, at the end of the month. At 8pm of April 30th, …
Tony Mantuano Goes to…
Tony and his wife Cathy were invited by Vittorino Facciolla, the mayor of San Martino in Pensilis, a small village in Molise, to visit the region, receive the …
A Star Is Born – Co. Company Pizzeria
I know a thing or two about good pizza. First, I was born in Napoli, then my home base in Roma is literally almost next …
Ducale Restaurant – NYC
When I heard that a new restaurant, Ducale, opened in my neighbourhood, the Upper West Side, I was thrilled. When the kind owner, Matthew, asked to …
Obama’s Favorite Chef? Tony Mantuano!!!
BRAVO Tony!!! What a great occasion [and photo]!!! We are so so proud and happy for you. The photo comes from this article Here. Tony flew to …
Terra Amore e Fantasia – Tomatoes from Puglia
Sabatino Abagnale is the producer of Miracolo di San Gennaro (the San Marzano tomatoes beyond DOP). He also selects the best plum tomatoes, grown by friends …
Michael White’s Convivio in New York City
In the old L’Impero space, Michael White has created a lighter looking Convivio, where 4 of us had a great dinner the other night. A lovely menu with …
New in New York
In Chinatown, HSF restaurant changed hands and management, a week ago, and it is now called Sunshine Restaurant. It kept all the old flashy chinese decorations …
Ristorante Insieme
In midtown Manhattan, near the Theater Disctrict, Insieme is the restaurant of the Hotel Michelangelo, a lovely hotel where all the smart Italians stay. The chef …
Barack Obama’s Favorite Restaurant
President-elect Barack Obama’s favorite restaurant in Chicago is Spiaggia. As reported by our friend Stefano Spadoni, Barack and Michelle Obama went to Spiaggia to celebrate their wedding …
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