Category Archives: Italy

Felice a Testaccio, Rome IT

Felice a Testaccio Prosecco House Bread Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe Bucatini all’Amatriciana Spaghetti alla Carbonara Saltimbocca alla Romana Carciofo alla Romana Tiramisu di Felice con Biscotto Pasta Frolla Well known for its refined versions of humble Roman classics, Felice a … Continue reading →

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Fatamorgana Gelato (Monti,) Rome IT

Fatamorgana Gelato Piazza degli Zingari Amarena, Pistachio di Bronte Stracciatella, Estasi Now with a location in Los Angeles, Gelateria Fatamorgana first expanded inside Rome itself, and although both scoops and storefront in Monti are small the Gelateria that hashtagged #naturallygood … Continue reading →

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Pasticceria Regoli, Rome IT

Pasticceria Regoli Cannoli Siciliani Maritozzaro con Panna Baba au Rum Aragosta con Panna e Zabaion Since 1916 Pasticceria Regoli has been home to Italian tradition, and at the street level storefront on via dello Statuto in Esquilino locals and tourists … Continue reading →

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Mercato Centrale, Rome IT

Mercato Centrale Roma Beppe Giovale – Soppressata, 6 Year Parmigiano Reggiano Il Trapizzino – Trapizzino con Pollo alla Cacciatora / Il Trapizzino – Trapizzino con Parmigiana di Melanzane La Pizza Pier Daniele Seu – Amatriciana Pizza w/ San Marzano Tomato … Continue reading →

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le calandre, Rubano IT

le calandre 2015 Muni Rosa Frizzante Canapes – Crispy Salt Cod, Puff Pastry with Pistachio and Basil, Tartlet with Ragu Crackers and Hard Breads Whole Wheat and White Sourdough Al-Aimo – Red Tomato Tartare, Green Tomato Tartare, Fava Beans, Ricotta … Continue reading →

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La Patisserie des Reves, Milan IT

La Patisserie des Reves Double Espresso with Ice Apple Tart Tatin Raspberry Croissant Honey Almond Financier, Pistachio Madeline Hazelnut Chocolate Financier Fig Tart Lime Brioche Paris Brest Originally located in Paris and since opening stores in London, Japan and Milan, … Continue reading →

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Il luogo di Aimo e Nadia, Milan IT

Il luogo di Aimo e Nadia 2013 Etna Bianco DOC Smoked Red Tomato Tartare, Capers, Ricotta di Bufala Crispy Red Pepper and Prosciutto di Parma Ginger and Mint marinated Summer Melon Mussel stuffed with Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Celeriac, Turmeric Porcini, Zucchini … Continue reading →

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Il Massimo del Gelato, Milan IT

Il Massimo del Gelato Samples: Bacio di Vienna, Domori, Fiji Straciatella, Pistachio, Almond, Fig With two locations in Milan and accolades as a *must* by many trusted friends, a stop at Il Massimo del Gelato on Corso Magenta proved mandatory … Continue reading →

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Van Bol & Feste, Milan IT

Van Bol & Feste Sfogliatelle Pear Chocolate Cake Plum Cake Crema, Pistachio, Straciatella Gelato An impromptu stop along a walking tour from The Last Supper to Duomo, Van Bol & Feste presents much like an Italian “Bakery Cafe” concept akin … Continue reading →

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Seta, Milan IT

Seta Grissini and Sourdough with Bordier Salted and Seaweed Butter Confit of Guinea Hen with Parsnip Mousseline, Green Apple, Spinach Riso – Cognon Style with Vegetables, Maccagno Cheese and Raspberry Powder Gnocchi – Potato and Squid Ink Dumplings with Oyster … Continue reading →

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Ernst Knam, Milan IT

Ernst Knam Olive Oil, Salted Caramel, Aged Balsamic Truffles Fig Brownie Chocolate Pumpkin Tart Pear, Pinenut, Chocolate Ganache Tart An artisan Chocolatier and Bakery located at Via Augusto Anfossi 10, current sidewalk repairs and subdued signage making the space difficult … Continue reading →

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Pasticceria Marchesi, Milan IT

Pasticceria Marchesi Custard Tartlet Cream Croissant Apple Walnut Pastry Jam Croissant Rice Pudding Fruit Tartlets, Corenetto, Lemon Creampuff, Pistachio Creampuff, Strawberry Marzipan Cake, Pistachio Marzipan Cake, Apricot Jam Tart Located on Via Santa Maria Alla Porta and popular with locals … Continue reading →

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Da Vittorio, Brusaporto IT

Da Vittorio Grissini, Laminated Breadsticks, Hollow Crackers, Sesame Sticks, Hard Rolls Oat, Seed and Mais Crackers Clams, Celery, Parsley, Mixed Grains and Legumes Amaranth Chips, Crème Fraiche, Spheres of Herring Caviar Marshmallow of Parmesan, Cream of Pear and Gin Foie … Continue reading →

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RivaReno Gelato, Milan IT

RivaReno Gelato Pistacho / Pinenut / Mascarpone, Marsala and Gianduia / Almond Biscuit with Caramel Considered one of Milan’s best for all-natural gelato, a locals sort of place far from the touristy part of town, RivaReno proved a worthwhile jaunt … Continue reading →

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Ratana, Milan IT

Ratana Cracked Wheat Semolina Sourdough and Sesame Pain au Cereal Lemon and Basil Ricotta Agnolotti with Smashed Tomato and Bread Crust Fig and Salami Risotto with Cured Lemon and Toasted Pistachio Bunch of Grapes – Pizzutella Grape Sorbet, Concord Grape … Continue reading →

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Pave, Milan IT

Pave Millefoglie St. Honore Apricot, Walnut and Custard Focaccia Dulce Prune Croissant Lemon Hazelnut Plum Cake Hazelnut and Ginger Girella Given the international status of Milan it should not be expected that a smattering of imports and trendy concepts have … Continue reading →

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Ammu Cannoli, Milan IT

Ammu Cannoli Chocolate Chip Pistachio Candied Orange Peel A tight eatery on Corso Magenta, essentially a table, counter, some specialty goods and two employees, Ammu Cannoli has grown a reputation for bringing perfect versions the Sicilian classic to Milan, an … Continue reading →

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Pasticceria Castelnuovo, Milan IT

Pasticceria Castelnuovo Espresso with Fresh Cream and an Almond Cookie Rum and Rice Tartlet, Pistachio Marzipan Tartlet, Apricot Jam Cookie, Coconut Chocolate Cookies, Ricotta Cake Cream Croissant, Jam Croissant Torta Enrico – Chocolate Pear Cake Mascarpone Cherry Tartlet, Chocolate Ganache, … Continue reading →

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Dal Pescatore, Canneto sull’Oglio IT

Dal Pescatore Fried Pumpkin, Eggplant, Tuna and Prosciutto on Toast Parmigiano Reggiano 30 Month Crisps Black Olive Grissini, Butter with Onion, White and Wheat Breads Tomato and Eggplant Terrine with Celery and Basil Culatello di Libello Seleziene 30 Months Lobster Terrine … Continue reading →

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Emilia Cremeria, Parma IT

Emilia Cremeria Pistachio, Stracciatella, Millefoglie, Sicilian Almond with Pistachio Cream in a Dark Chocolate filled Cone White Chocolate and Gianduia in a Dark Chocolate filled Cone Semifreddo Zuppa Inglese Exiting K2 and making a bee line to Via Emilia Santo … Continue reading →

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