Tagliatelle con Portobello // Rousseau Il Doganiere, Lucca IT

Delicious homemade ribbons of tagliatelle tossed with sliced portobello mushrooms. It isn’t easy to find a restaurant that can accommodate 20 Continue reading →

Eggs with Pecorino and Black Truffle // Cantina Redi, Artimino IT

Eggs baked with grated pecorino Romano and topped with shaved black truffles. We happened upon this picturesque cantina in beautiful Artimino Continue reading →

Hot Mess of Fries // SummerHouse, Chicago IL

Fries, braised pork, truffle jus, blue cheese, and chives topped with a fried egg. I feel like I am stating Continue reading →

Salmon with Fennel Basil Ice Cream // Terre dAcqua, Rome IT

Raw sushi-grade salmon drizzled with aromatic fennel basil ice cream and sprinkled with scallions. This is one of the best and most Continue reading →

Panna Cotta // Osteria der Belli, Rome IT

Smooth, creamy panna cotta served with tiny wild strawberries, fresh raspberries, and berry compote. Panna cotta is an Italian dessert from Piedmont Continue reading →

Mixed Grill // Osteria der Belli, Rome IT

Grilled prawns, shrimps, and calamari with lemon and salt. While researching restaurants for a dinner date with my husband, I read Continue reading →

Baby Spinach with Candied Orange Peel // Terre dAcqua, Rome IT

Raw baby spinach with candied orange peel, blanched almonds, and fruit compote tossed in a light vinaigrette. This is one Continue reading →

Churros and Chocolate // Café Central, Tarifa ES

Crunchy chewy Spanish donuts served with thick, rich hot chocolate for dunking. Churros are made from dough pastry (water, flour, Continue reading →