Olio Nuovo from the Islands: Sicilia or Sardegna?
This is one of our favorite times of year. Olio nuovo finally arriving at Gustiamo! Presenting the glorious new harvest extra virgin olive oil from Sicily …
Gambero Rosso: Fried Food Is Good For You, If Done Right
Italians know a thing or two about deep frying. After all, this is the land of arancini, fritto misto, carciofi alla giudía… need we say …
Pasta alla Norma
Don’t let summer pass you by without making pasta alla norma at least once. This classic Sicilian dish stars the Queen of summer produce: Eggplant. …
Corrado Assenza’s Chickpea Puree with Seasonal Vegetables
This is the chickpea puree Corrado Assenza prepared as an appetizer during his US tour this past spring. To start, he soaks Bio Alberti chickpeas …
Pianogrillo Olive Oil in Forbes: “The Best Olive Oil You Can Buy Right Now”
Pianogrillo olive oil tops the list of Forbes “The Best Olive Oil You Can Buy Right Now, According to Chefs“. We’re absolutely thrilled! But we …
Parco dei Buoi and the Travaglinis in the Washington Post
Molise is the definition of wonderland off the beaten path. As Italians say, “il Molise non esiste” (Molise doesn’t exist or even Molisn’t). But that …
Pianogrillo Back in Stock
Run don’t walk, a shipment of Pianogrillo extra virgin olive oil just arrived in the Bronx. There’s a good explanation for these few weeks of …
Yes, you can (and should) fry in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Frying in extra virgin olive oil gets a bad rap. A myth persists that other frying oils are somehow superior. Those EVOO skeptics couldn’t be …
Highlight Italian Olive Oil with Pinzimonio
Have you ever tried an olive oil so good you wished you could drink it? Then pinzimonio is the dish for you. All you need …
The Olive Oil Fridge Test is Nonsense
Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a super food essential. Not only does good EVOO have the power to make any dish amazingly tasty, study after …