Pizza Prociutto Cotto // Obika, Rome IT

Charcoal-roasted ham, violet artichokes in olive oil, casatica di bufala, oven-baked olives, mozzarella di bufala, and fresh basil. I love Continue reading →

Fried Mozzarella di Bufala // Nonna Betta, Rome IT

Thick pieces of fresh mozzarella di bufala deep-fried in a deliciously light batter. While passing through the Jewish Quarter in Continue reading →

Burrata with Black Truffle // Longman & Eagle, Chicago IL

Housemade burrata cheese, braised celery, barigoule carrot, and porcini marmalade in a black truffle vinaigrette served with crunchy toasted baguette. Continue reading →

Pinchos, Tartas, and Merlitones // Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid ES

El Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid is filled with many delicious foods to choose from. Along with the stuffed Continue reading →

Stuffed Olives // Encurtidos, Madrid ES

Assorted stuffed and marinated Spanish olives from Encurtidos at Mercado de San Miguel in barrio La Latina. Man oh man Continue reading →

Box of Jars // State & Lake, Chicago IL

Three delicious jars filled with 1) crushed chickpeas, thai chilis, and clementine marmalade; 2) shrimp, fennel, and scampi sauce; and 3) Continue reading →

Stuffed Cabbage // Mott St, Chicago

A pan-seared strata of seasoned, stewed pork butt and textured cabbage held together by a fabulous sticky rice then boiled Continue reading →

Chocolate Amaretto Gelato // La Paloma, Toronto ON

Rich and creamy Sicilian amaretto gelato with slivered almonds, chocolate, and Italian almond macaroons. La Paloma has amazing gelato. At Continue reading →