Endo Edibles

March 15, 2024
6:15 PM
by: Uhockey

CRAFTkitchen [24,] Henderson NV

CRAFTkitchen

Board – chef Jaret’s selection of cheese and charcuterie, housemade lavash crackers

Focaccia – housemade pull apart bread, roasted garlic pesto butter, stuffed with ricotta

Sliders – smash burger, truffle pecorino, pesto aioli, our potato bun

Risotto – arborio rice, spring vegetables, mascarpone, Parmigiano-Reggiano

Pappardelle – house-made wide ribbon pasta, Alexander Valley wine braised short rib, Parmigiano-Reggiano

Polenta Tots – herbed parmesan polenta “tots”, pomodoro, Parmigiano-Reggiano, basil

Chicken – milanese-style, arugula, citrus, Parmigiano-Reggiano

Mushrooms – gochujang, truffle oil, chives

Puree – yukon gold potatoes, butter, roasted garlic

Carrots – Greek yogurt, middle eastern spices, macadamia nuts

Espresso – biscotti

Crème Brûlée – chai, milk chocolate, caramelized sugar, blackberries

Ube – crispy ube bread pudding, coconut glaze, toasted coconut

Toffee – sticky toffee pudding, vanilla ice cream

From the day CRAFTkitchen opened it raised the bar for breakfast Valley-wide, and now with an expanded footprint Jaret and Tami’s little place in Henderson seeks to upgrade “After Hours” with Happy Hour and Dinner offerings Thursday through Saturday.

Eight and a half years now, the Blinn’s investment of money, time and talent paying off thanks to their commitment to quality and community, it was arriving at 6:15pm that three guests were seated in the Restaurant’s new half, several familiar servers all moving quickly but purposefully under the direction of a returned-GM.

Taking on a new light thanks to the full bar, living walls and art from the Blinn’s daughter still flanking diners to each side, it was shortly after seating that menus including a full Cocktail list were presented with ample explanation of plates listed as just one word.

Less busy than Brunch, though it is only a matter of time before word spreads, fans of Jaret’s Monkey Bread will find a dinner iteration packed with Ricotta and Garlic while the Charcuterie Board pairs three each Meats and Cheeses with housemade Lavash.

More concise than Brunch, though CRAFTkitchen’s Burger makes an appearance as Sliders on fluffy Potato Rolls, Entrees offer choices accounting for both Vegans and those with Celiac including faultless Risotto made even more creamy by Mascarpone.

Global in its scope, handmade Pappardelle with Short-Rib Ragu and Chicken Milanese offered alongside snappy Mushrooms dressed in Korean Chili Paste, fans of Robuchon’s Potatoes will find Blinn’s no less smooth despite Garlic while Polenta “Tots” are as addictive as one might guess.

Not forgetting charred Carrots, a now-ubiquitous Side that nonetheless continues to impress, those with knowledge of Jaret’s background in Pastry will smartly order one of each Dessert and be prepared to debate which one is best – a tough choice between classic Sticky Toffee Pudding and Ube Bread Pudding fried like French Toast Sticks.

www.craftkitchenlv.com

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Coffee, CRAFTkitchen, Dessert, Food, French Toast, Henderson, Ice Cream, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pork, Truffle, Truffles Tagged Aioli, Alexander Valley wine, Alexander Valley wine braised short rib, Alexander Valley wine braised short ribs, Almond, Almond Biscotti, Almonds, Arborio, Arborio Rice, Arugula, Basil, Beef, Beef Rib, Beef Ribs, Beef Short Rib, Beef Short Ribs, biscotti, Biscotti Cookie, Biscotti Cookies, Blackberries, Blackberry, Braised Short Rib, Braised Short Ribs, Bread, Bread Pudding, Bun, Buns, Burger, Burgers, Butter, Cake, Cakes, Caramelized Sugar, Carrot, Carrots, Chai, Chai Tea, charcuterie, Charcuterie Board, Cheese, Cheeseburger, Cheeseburgers, Cheeses, Chicken, Chicken Milanese, Chickens, Chive, Chives, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Citrus, CK Potato Bun, Coconut, Coconut Glaze, Coconuts, Coffee, Cookie, Cookies, Corn Meal, Cornmeal, Cow, Cows, Cracker, Crackers, CRAFTKitchen, Cream, Creme, Creme Brulee, crispy ube bread pudding, Custard, Dessert, Desserts, endoedibles, Espresso, Focaccia, Focaccia Bread, Food, Foodie, Garlic, Glaze, Gochujang, Gochujang Sauce, Greek Yogurt, Hamburger, Hamburgers, Henderson, Herb, herbed parmesan cheese, herbed parmesan polenta "tots", herbed parmesan polenta tot, Herbs, house-made wide ribbon pasta, housemade lavash crackers, housemade pull apart bread, housemade wide ribbon pasta, Ice Cream, Jam, Jaret Blinn, Jelly, Las Vegas, Lavash, Lavash Cracker, lavash crackers, Lemon, Lemons, LV, Macadamia, Macadamia Nut, Macadamia Nuts, Macadamias, Mascarpone, Mascarpone Cheese, Michael Uzmann, middle eastern spice, middle eastern spices, Milk Chocolate, Mushroom, Mushrooms, Nevada, Noodle, Noodles, Nut, Nuts, NV, Oil, Onion, Onions, Pappardelle, Pappardelle Pasta, Parmesan, Parmesan Cheese, Parmigiano, Parmigiano Cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Pasta, Pastries, Pastry, Pea, Peas, Pecorino, Pecorino Cheese, Pepper, Peppers, Pesto, Pesto Aioli, pesto butter, Pickle, Pickles, Pig, Polenta, Polenta Tots, Pomme, Pommes, Pommes Puree, Pomodoro, Pomodoro Sauce, Pork, Potato, Potato Bun, Potato Buns, Potato Puree, Potatoes, Pudding, pull apart bread, Puree, Red Wine, Reggiano, Reggiano Cheese, Rib, ribbon pasta, Ribs, Rice, Ricotta, Ricotta Cheese, Risotto, Roasted Garlic, roasted garlic pesto butter, Salami, Salumi, Sauce, Scallion, Scallions, Shallot, Shallots, Short Rib, Short Ribs, Sin City, Slider, Sliders, Smash Burger, smash burgers, Spring Vegetable, Spring Vegetables, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Strawberries, Strawberry, Sugar, Tami Blinn, Tea, Toasted Coconut, Toasted Coconuts, Toffee, Toffee Pudding, Tomato, Tomato Sauce, Tomatoes, Tot, Tots, Truffle, Truffle Oil, Truffle Pecorino, truffle pecorino cheese, Truffles, Ube, Ube Bread Pudding, Ube. purple potato, Ube. purple potatoes, Vanilla, Vanilla Ice Cream, Vegas, Vegetable, Vegetables, wide ribbon pasta, Wine, Yogurt, Yukon Gold, Yukon Gold Potato, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Yukon Golds

March 14, 2024
6:05 PM
by: Uhockey

Lotus of Siam (Red Rock) [5,] Las Vegas NV

Lotus of Siam

2021 Koehler Ruprecht Kallstadter Kabinett Trocken

Thai Iced Coffee

Garlic Crispy Prawns – Deep fried Prawns with Shells, Garlic Sauce, Black Pepper

Egg Rolls – Mixed Vegetables, Mung Bean Noodles, Rice Paper, Lotus style Sweet & Sour Sauce

Nam Prik Ong – Ground Pork, Tomatoes, Dried Spices, Sticky Rice, Broccoli, Carrots, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Green Beans, Cucumbers, Pork Rinds

Issan Sausage – Grilled Sour Pork Sausage, Fresh Chilis, Ginger, Peanuts

Tod Mun Plar – Fish Cake, Curry Paste, Lotus style Sweet & Sour Sauce, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Cilantro, Peanuts

Deep Fried Red Snapper – Peanuts, Cabbage, Thai Chili

Grilled Ribeye Panang – Fresh Chilis, Dried Chilis, Coconut Milk, Thai Basil

Beef Pad See Ew – Beef, Wide Rice Noodles, Eggs, Chinese Broccoli, Black Soy Sauce

Pork Khao Soi – Egg Noodles, Coconut Cream, Red Onions, Lime, Mustard Greens

Pineapple Fried Rice – Yellow Curry Powder, Pineapple, Shrimp, Chicken

Crispy Duck Chu-Chee – Red Curry, Fingerroot, Bell Peppers

Lotus Coffee Martini – Ketel One Vodka, Thai Coffee / Chai-Voisier – Courvoisier VS Cognac, Thai Iced Tea, Sweet Cream

Coconut Tapioca – Butterfly Pea, Passion Fruit, Mango Sorbet / Deep Fried Banana Roll – Banana wrapped in a Rice Paper Crepe, Honey, Coconut Gelato / Green Tea Flan – Lychee Cream, Black Sesame Tuile / Thai Chocolate Cake – Cinnamon, Cardamom, Vanilla Gelato / Pineapple Upside Down Cake – Shredded Coconut, Coconut Gelato, Maraschino Cherry

Already the rare Las Vegas recipient of a James Beard Foundation Award, Chef Saipin Chutima named Best Chef: Southwest in 2011, Lotus of Siam needs no introduction – though its recreation on Flamingo and fanciful digs at Red Rock suggest the Chef’s children have bigger things in mind about the Restaurant’s legacy going forward.

Having visited the unassuming icon of Thai Food several times prior, Friday evening found the concept from Tao Group owner Lou Abin and Lotus of Siam’s Bua Food Group at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa as busy as it is beautiful.

Built out of former Buffet space, lanterns and hanging vines creating a vibe across spaces from bar to the back, it is with a truncated version of Chutima’s Northern Thai traditions that Lotus at Red Rock pays homage to the original with service more appropriate to Summerlin.

Requesting everything level five of ten, Thai Coffee and signature Riesling a prudent choice for those looking to quell the fire, Dinner began with tender Fish Cakes alongside Issan Sausage that is snappy, sour and worth every word of praise.

Not forgetting better-than-expected Egg Rolls or Nam Prik Ong teaming with Chilis, Vegetables and Pork Rinds used as delivery mechanisms, Garlic Crispy Prawns continue to earn “Mom’s Highlights” status with edible Shells still on and varying textures from bite to bite.

All in on Noodles and Curry, Beef Pad See Ew well executed but lost in the wake of Khao Soi and Pineapple Fried Rice with Shrimp, additional Rice is well-utilized in sopping up the Sauce from Crispy Duck Chu-Chee, Panang Curry with medium rare Ribeye or Deep Fried Fish with Chilis.

Not exactly “known” for sweet stuff, though the Red Rock iteration seems intent on correcting that, Dessert arrived featuring everything from time-honored deep fried Bananas to Chocolate Fondant and Pineapple Upside Down Cake served warm with Coconut Gelato and a Cherry on Top.

www.lotusredrock.com

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March 13, 2024
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Mama Chai’s [5,] Las Vegas NV

Mama Chai’s

Strawberry Matcha Oreo Mochi Donut

Oreo Mochi Donut

Biscoff Cookie Mochi Donut

Samoa Mochi Donut

Butterfinger Mochi Donut

Strawberry Cheesecake Mochi Donut

White Chocolate Matcha Mochi Donut

Fruity Pebbles Mochi Donut

Strawberry Shortcake Mochi Donut

Berry Whipped Cream Mochi Kochi Donut Holes

Ube Cream Raspberry Mochi Kochi Donut Holes

Mango Pineapple Whipped Cream Mochi Kochi Donut Holes

Already taking a chance by opening another KBBQ concept on Spring Mountain Mr. BBQ’s Jenny Chai doubled down in early February 2023 with Mama Chai’s, the Boba and Dessert shop joining a crowded market but hoping to succeed thanks to cute design plus quality baking.

Accessed via a separate entrance towards the rear of 4240 Spring Mountain Road, an outdoor patio and murals greeting guests, it is via digital menu that one may construct Beverages to their liking while Mochi Donuts and other sweets line a Pastry case near the front.

Offering Milk or Fruit Tea, Yogurt Drinks and Frappes featuring Asian Ingredients a look at the Baked Goods spans a dozen or so flavors, the newly launched Mochi Kochi Donut Holes a fun concept making good use of Mama Chai’s airy Whipped Cream whether Ube or plain.

Open Noon to 11pm Sunday through Thursday and an hour later on weekends the menu continues with Mochi Donuts, an idea popularized by Japan’s “pon de ring” already done far better at Mama Chai’s than by Paina Café down the road.

Made from Tapioca Flour and naturally free of Gluten, their consistency often described as bouncy or light, Jenny’s Mochi rings pull inspiration from a variety of cultures, Butterfinger and Oreo as expected while flavors topped in Strawberry Shortcake or the flavors of a Samoa Cookie further magnify the pleasantly chewy base.

www.mamachais.com / @mamachaislv on Facebook / @mamachais_lv on Instagram

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March 12, 2024
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Glaze Doughnuts [16,] Las Vegas NV

Glaze Doughnuts

Doughnut Holes

Apple Fritter

Horchata and Churro Doughnut

Cinnamon Roll

The Islander Doughnut

Maple Bacon Doughnut

Salted Caramel Pearls and Pecan Doughnut

Blueberry Cinnamon Toast Doughnut

Oreo Vanilla Doughnut

Lemon Poppyseed Doughnut

Matcha Green Tea Pistachio Doughnut

Sir Mocha Lot with Coffee Glaze Doughnut

Peanut Butter and Jelly Doughnut

M&Ms Vanilla Doughnut

Family owned and operated from the start, Dominic Sang bringing family recipes from a Texas Doughnuttery to Sin City in October 2015, guests entering Glaze Doughnuts will notice little has since changed about the shop in 8 years while a soft base and creative toppings earn “Best of Las Vegas” accolades annually.

Located on Fort Apache Road, fair prices and friendly service undoubtedly part of Glaze’s appeal, what the shop lacks in selection is more than made up for in quality compared to the likes of Dunkin, Krispy Kream or other spots nearby.

Largely built on Yeast Rings, though undersized Fritters perform admirably, fans of simplicity will find Maple Frosting far more subtle than most while Chocolate and Vanilla Glaze are also of excellent quality with or without additions such as Cereal or Candy.

Not over-the-top, but balanced and complex, Ube and Coconut dazzle atop a fluffy leavened base while Peanut Butter and Jelly do the same, though if one is seeking Glaze’s top choice the decision comes down to Blueberry Cinnamon Toast, Churros and Horchata or Matcha Green Tea Pistachio that delivers sweetness beneath toasty notes.

www.glazedoughnutslv.com

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March 11, 2024
10:44 AM
by: Uhockey

Federal Donuts & Chicken (Red Rock,) Las Vegas NV

Federal Donuts & Chicken

Old Fashioned Milk Glazed Donut

Banana Pancake Donut

Strawberry Lavender Donut

Chocolate Glazed Classic Donut

Pomegranate Nutella Donut

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Donut

Cookies & Cream Donut

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Donut

Lemon Bar Donut

Familiar with Michael Solomonov long before his JBFA awards, a meal at Zahav still memorable nearly fifteen years later, Station Casino’s announcement that Federal Donuts & Chicken would open at Red Rock created great anticipation even though the quick-casual concept targets an entirely different demographic than the icon of Israeli cuisine.

Solomonov and partner Steve Cook’s first West Coat concept, one originally launched in 2011 with a focus on fresh Donuts, twice-fried Chicken and La Colombe Coffee, guests will find Federal Donuts & Chicken just off the food court with opening hours from 7am-10pm Sunday-Thursday and until midnight Friday and Saturday.

Not a space for ornate design like Pink Box or Wicked, but rather classic Cake Rings fried and topped with quality Ingredients, Solomonov banks on nostalgia with “Hot & Fresh” options including Cinnamon Sugar or Lavender Strawberry, though the best of he group is Cookies & Cream featuring all the flavors of an Oreo ground to dust.

Saving Chicken for a later visit, this day focused on Donuts with a lot of Butter and a hint of Baharat in the Batter, it is easy to taste the quality of Chocolate used on “Classics” while a frequently-rotating “Fancy” collection saw Pomegranate Nutella unnecessarily complicated in comparison to tangy Lemon Bar with textural crumbles on top.

Joining fellow Philadelphian Marc Vetri in Summerlin, though there’s no word as to whether Solomonov will pursue a full-service Restaurant, staff at Federal Donuts & Chicken exudes professionalism and if they suggest either Banana Pancake or Cocoa-laden Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat its a good idea to say yes and be ready to enjoy every bite.

www.redrockresort.com/eat-and-drink/federal-donuts-chicken

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March 9, 2024
7:15 PM
by: Uhockey

Pizzeria Giovanni Santarpia, Florence IT

Pizzeria Giovanni Santarpia

MORTAZZA IN SACCOCCIA – fried pizza filled with mortadella, burrata cheese, pistachio pesto

TRIPPOZZA WITH GORGONZOLA FONDUE – Fried milk bread, fior di latte mozzarella, Florentine tripe, gorgonzola fondue

MARGHERITA PIZZA – tomato, fior di latte mozzarella, basil

FIACCHERAIA – fior di latte mozzarella, sausage, sautéed onion, green sauce, ‘nduja

OUR BABA – cream, berries

Currently rated #61 Pizzeria in the world and considered the best in Florence Giovanni Santarpia was born in Campania and moved to Tuscany after mastering the art, his Restaurant east of Santa Croce opened in 2016 still full from the 19h15 opening until close most days of the week.

A contemporary space divided across two rooms, with youthful staff fluent in English ready to explain each of the Chef’s creations, guests will find a list of local Beers and Wines to accompany a brief menu focused on items from the Wood-burning oven.

Neapolitan through-and-through, many Ingredients sourced from nearby markets, Santarpia thankfully strays from strict VPN standards to offer both Appetizers and contemporary interpretations of Pizza, his Mortazza a fried masterpiece of molten Cheese with Mortadella and nutty Pesto on top.

No Pastas or Salads, but housemade Milkbread beneath Tripe and Gorgonzola for those seeking the spectacular, Pizza come with a developed cornicone thanks to 48h leavening and shine whether simply topped in DOP Tomatoes with Basil or made fiery by Salsa Verde plus ‘Nduja.

Concise but certainly not limited, a total of six Desserts atop the rest, servers strongly recommend Giovanni’s Cheesecake with seasonal Berries but for fans of Baba au Rhum this delicate version soaked in sweet Booze with a smear of Cream is a sight to behold.

www.giovannisantarpia.com

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March 9, 2024
5:00 PM
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La Strega Nocciola (Via Ricasoli,) Florence IT

La Strega Nocciola

Straciatella Gelato, Strawberry Sorbet, Cone

Pistachio Gelato, Fior de Panna Gelato, Cone

Located steps from Firenze Duomo La Strega Nocciola is a popular stop for both locals and tourists, the brick interior and magical name feeling older than it is while natural production methods insure quality.

Decorated shabby-chic across a small footprint, pleasant servers scooping from metal cylinders 12h00 to 20h00 daily, traditional flavors dominate a list of perhaps two-dozen and whether one selects pure Fior de Panna or Pistachio textures are smooth containg restrained sweetness.

www.lastreganocciola.it

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March 9, 2024
2:07 PM
by: Uhockey

Gelateria La Carraia (Piazza Nazario Sauro,) Florence IT

Gelateria La Carraia

Mixed Fruit Sortbet, Coconut Gelato, Cone

Pistachio Gelato, Crema Gelato, Salted Peanut Gelato, Cone

Named for the nearby bridge Gelateria La Carraia has been serving Florence since 1990, a second location doing little to attenuate queues for Gelato made the old way and served by pleasant staff for just €1 per spatula.

Family owned with a small footprint, just seventeen flavors in metal canisters behind glass, guests make their selections amidst striped wallpaper before taking cones or cups outside to enjoy along the river.

Popular for Semifreddo, though no less so for the Gelato itself, fans will find the base creamy but light and whether flecked with Coconut or harnessing Nuts each bite tastes pure thanks to a lack of preservatives or excess Sugar.

www.gelaterialacarraia.it

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March 9, 2024
1:00 PM
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Trattoria Ruggero, Florence IT

Trattoria da Ruggero

House Chianti

Bread

Puntarelle di Cicoria

Misto Toscano

Liver Crostini

Tagliatelle with Asparagus

Tortellini en Brodo

Roasted Potatoes

Arista

Apple Cake

Roasted Apple

Opened in 1980 by Ruggero Corsi, at the edge of Florence near Porta Romana, this tiny Trattoria is locally loved thanks to a focus on traditional Tuscan cuisine plus an extensive cellar of affordable Wines to match.

Not an easy place to walk-in, the L-shaped footprint holding perhaps two dozen diners, guests instead confirm reservations made by phone before occupying wood seats, a pour of house Chianti soon to follow alongside three types of Bread in a basket.

Wood-lined with white tablecloths, tables nearly touching, Trattoria Ruggero proposes a seasonal menu focused on history and season, a plate of Charcuterie plus chopped Liver Toast similar to others while a Salad of Chicories finds bitterness balanced by Anchovy Dressing.

Predictably offering Tuscan T-Bones served bloody, a sizable cut for six at an adjacent table, those seeking something lighter should consider Tortellini served in clear Broth with depth or hand-cut Tagliatelle served simply amidst Aspargus and Butter.

Tempted by another Steak, more affordable than most, it was on the recommendation of neighbors that spoon-tender Roast Pork instead arrived as Secondi with a side of Potatoes, the extra capacity saved for crumbly Cake and a caramelized Apple from the oven soaked in Syrup.

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March 9, 2024
9:35 AM
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Gelateria De’ Medici (Piazza Cesare Beccaria,) Florence IT

Gelateria De’ Medici

Pistachio Gelato, Riso Gelato, Zabaione Gelato, Cone

Now with two locations, the first outside central Florence but that at Piazza Beccaria 7 more convenient, Gelateria de’ Medici exudes old-world charm thanks to dark wood and crystal chandeliers surrounding 40+ daily flavors.

Making Gelato the old-fashioned way, a Fior di Latte base infused with nothing but the best Ingredients, it is inside that guests will encounter friendly service plus everything from Gelato Cakes to Fruits hollowed and filled with their own creamy concoction.

Most certainly a place to sample the classics, Pistachio offering Bronte’s best without a lot of added Sugar, “Riso” reminisces of Horchatta minus Cinnamon while Zabaione is faultless thanks to an eggy undertone and top notes of Marsala.

www.gelateriademedici.com

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March 9, 2024
8:45 AM
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Forno Ghibellina, Florence IT

Ghibellina forno Pasticceria

Espresso

Almond Tart

Sfogliatelle with Custard

Pistachio Cornetto

Zeppoli

Loved by locals and Tripadvisor Forno Ghibellina has been serving Florence since 1890, a spacious interior unexpected from the street greeting guests who seek friendly servers offering a wide range of Breads, Beverages and Pastries.

Situated on the street for which it is named, modern insides including a bar showing no signs of 130+ years, it is with Espresso downed that many exit the space with Cornetti in hand though for those with a bit of time a Pistachio-filled version justifies a napkin and fork.

Less impressed by Sfogliatelle that break too briskly around Custard, a dollop of which can be found atop a textbook Zeppoli sandwiching Cream, it was on the recommendation of a woman at the register that an Almond Tart showed well thanks to a supple crumb sweetened by Marzipan.

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March 9, 2024
8:15 AM
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Bottega di Pasticceria (Lungarno Francesco Ferrucci,) Florence IT

Bottega di Pasticceria

Sfogliatelle

Sfogliatelle with Cream

Torta di Riso

Pistachio Cornetto

Nutella Brioche

Torta di Ricotta with Chocolate Chips

Positioned in a sizable two-story space along the Amo Bottega di Pasticceria has both parking and seating uncommonly seen at Italian Pastry shops, the package as a whole quite impressive and matched by elegant traditional cakes as well as Viennoiserie.

One of two shops owned locally by Simone Bartolini, once manager of The Uffizi Gallery Cafe, it is inside that guests will find savories as well as sweets matched to Coffee or Wine, everything carefully crafted such that Pistachio Cornetti shatter to the tooth while Nutella Brioche is soft and springy.

Offering both traditional and filled Sfogliatelle, not on par with Naples but nonetheless enjoyable, Torta di Riso fares well thanks to a delicate shell while a Ricotta Tart likens Basque Cheesecake thanks to a bit of char.

www.bottegadipasticceria.it

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March 8, 2024
7:30 PM
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Enoteca Pinchiorri, Florence IT

Enoteca Pinchiorri

Vimeiro Water

Chickpea Black Pepper Cracker, Ink Beignet, Jerusalem Artichoke with Pumpkin Seed, Black Cabbage Tartelette with Quinoa

2022 Frocco Vigne Dileo

Parmesan Brioche

Steamed oysters, oyster pesto, bruschetta with burnt laurel oil, caviar and chicken mayonnaise

Squid layer, sea urchin, boiled lard, bergamot and white turnip

Tuscan Focaccia

Green lasagna, celeriac bechamel sauce, white pheasant ragout and smoked marrow

Ciabatta

Sautéed snails with herbs, warm mousse of Jerusalem artichokes, coconut milk and marinated pork rind

Turbot filet with juniper, almonds, chard, yolk cream and bottarga

Duck breast with passion fruit, endive and parfait of its livers

100% corn: polenta, hazelnut, fir, Castelmagno cheese

Litchis, rose and chili

White cake, Cardamom, Hazelnut, Coffee

Ethiopian Sidamo Espresso

Mignardises

Angiolini Cioccolato Enoteca Pinchiorri Experience Chocolate

A national building purchased by Giorgio Pinchiorri in 1972 Enoteca Pinchiorri carries all the excesses one might expect from a Michelin 3* Restaurant, from the 16 page Water menu to a €1950 3-Wine pairing and housemade Breads matching each course.

Currently toqued by Riccardo Monco while Maître D Alessandro Tomberli directs gratuitously accommodating service it is atop plush seats that diners are invited to dine a la carte or as a €310 degustazione, the latter served at a pace accommodating those who eat both slow and fast.

An opulent space filled with oil paintings and flowers, all of it mirrored by grandiose plates full of color, it is after selecting beverages that Canapes arrive as a rainbow of textures and flavors including a Squid Ink Beignet and Black Cabbage Tartelette with Quinoa.

Cherished by oenophiles thanks to Pinchiorri’s extensive cellar, though a few bargains can also be found, late-Winter’s tasting began with a warm Oyster perfumed by Laurels before progressing through a thin piece or Squid atop Uni and sheeted Pasta with White Pheasant Ragout plus earthy Bechamel.

Frequently veering far from Italy for Ingredients as well as inspiration, and thereby stripping away some of the ‘terroir’ that makes many eateries of Enoteca Pinchiorri’s caliber unique, Sauteed Snails in a Mousse of Sunchoke is nonetheless delicious while Turbot is unfortunately lost beneath all the ingredients on top.

Increasingly complex with Duck Breast bathed in Passion Fruit alongside creamy Foie Gras the latter half of the menu is highlighted by a “Cheese Course” featuring Polenta plus Castelmagno while Desserts are elegant and enjoyable but “Italian” in no way.

Declining the Cheese Cart, but not an impressive collection of Mignardises, it was after a thirty minute wait that the check arrived with a take-home gift and thanks, though no lasting impact as this sort of Food can be found at many Michelin 2* or 3* establishments nowadays.

www.enotecapinchiorri.it

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March 8, 2024
4:30 PM
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All’ Antico Vinaio (Via dei Neri,) Florence IT

All Antico Vinaio

Inferno – Porchetta con Cremina Piccante, Eggplant, Arugula

Bada Come La Fuma – Pancetta, Gorgonzola, Honey

Expanding akin to any other Social Media savvy brand it is under the leadership of Tommaso Mazzanti that All’Antico Vinaio has grown outside of Florence, where three shops have been drawing crowds of locals and tourists since the early 90s.

“Home of the world’s best Sandwiches” per Saveur, and now with three New York locations plus one in SoCal and Las Vegas, guests visiting the original location can expect a brief queue to taste housemade Schiacciata wrapped around Italian ingredients at half the price one pays stateside.

Impossible to miss thanks to Tommaso’s embrace of everything from tripadvisor to TikTok guests will find several signatures plus seasonal specials and Wine poured at the register, both Inferno and Bada Come La Fuma under €10 but large enough to provide a filling meal for one.

www.allanticovinaio.com

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March 8, 2024
12:00 PM
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Trattoria Sostanza, Florence IT

Trattoria Sostanza

Hot bread

Charcuterie

Tortellini en Brodo

Chicken in Butter Sauce

Artichoke Pie

Meringue Cake

Operating without a website or PR for over 150 years Trattoria Sostanza is something of an institution, and although locals may gripe that the Restaurant has become overrun with tourists those with the prudence to book one of six tables will discover textbook Tuscan cuisine served by a pleasant staff.

Not remotely fancy, the bar up front doubling as a prep-station for Dessert and cashier, it is surrounded by family photos that house Wine is poured liberally prior to the arrival of bread made fresh and replenished on request.

Known for signatures including Bistecca alla Fiorentina, according to some the best in town, an antipasti of sliced Salumi compares favorably to many while Tortellini en Brodo split to share comes hazy but packed savory notes and a vegetal finish.

Sporting an open kitchen, its small size comparable to Sostanza itself, both the Artichoke Omelette (labeled “Pie”) and Chicken in Butter Sauce are highly-regarded for good reason while Meringue Cake with Chocolate Chips and Wild Strawberries is a textural masterpiece.

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March 8, 2024
9:30 AM
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Galleria Iginio Massari, Florence IT

Pasticceria Iginio Massari

Maritozzo with Pastry Cream

Veneziane alla Crema

Sfogliata alla Crema Pistachio

Fagottino Riso

Now 81 with Pasticceria throughout Italy those who call Iginio Massari “King of Pastries” or the “World’s Best Pastry Chef” are certainly within their rights, especially as his Galleria on the ground floor of the Helvetia & Bristol Hotel in Florence continues to generate long lines daily.

Drawn to Pastry from a young age, and working in kitchens now for nearly seventy years, it is inside modern confines that guests discover all sorts of Viennoiserie as well as leavened Breads formed by hand from nothing but the area’s best Ingredients.

More pricey than local artisans, though certainly not unrealistic as items such as a faultless Veneziane cost only €2, those arriving to Via dei Vecchietti 3 early will note Sfogliata with various fillings including creamy Pistachios alongside a delicate Pastry brushed with Butter and packed with Rice Pudding.

Perhaps best known for Roman Maritozzi, often dressed up for special occasions, Massari feature Brioche so light that it almost seems impossible surrounding a choice of Custard or ethereal Pastry Cream.

www.iginiomassari.it/pages/galleria-iginio-massari-firenze

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March 8, 2024
8:20 AM
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Caffe Scudieri, Florence IT

Caffe Scudieri

Espresso

Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Pistachio Zeppoli

Torta della Nonna

Budino di Riso

Cornetti Crema

Frittelle

Serving Florence since 1939 Caffé Scudieri is an institution, its unparalleled vantage of Piazza del Duomo pairing with professional service and an interior that defines luxury through crystal, leather and marble.

Located at the corner of Via dei Cerretani with early hours, many opting for an Espresso and Cornetto to go, it is inside that a selection of Pastries resides behind glass ranging from Frittelle filled with Custard to Ham and Cheese on Viennoserie.

Pulling shots fast, a complex roast with notes of Caramel, fans of Zeppoli will find Scudieri’s a textural masterpiece with restrained sweetness while the Torta della Nonna arrives rustic and sizable with a hint of Citrus atop the Shortbread Crust.

Also offering proper plates and Pasta later, both traditional and centered on tourists, Cornetti come with or without Crema and the Budino di Riso is exceptional thanks to a gently tanned skin with luscious Rice Pudding beneath.

www.scudieri.it

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March 7, 2024
6:57 PM
by: Uhockey

Buca Lapi, Florence IT

Buca Lapi

2022 Peppoli Chianti Classico

Bread

Tuscan Salami, Chicken Liver Toast, Prosciutto

Cannelloni Buca Lapi

Homemade Pappardelle with Wild Boar Ragu

Bistecca alla Fiorentina

Veal Meatballs and Potatoes

Fried Potatoes

Since 1880 Buca Lapi has been a part of Florence, the vaulted Palazzo Antinori cellar lined in posters while formally dressed servers play well to crowds comprised mostly of tourists seeking an “Authentic” Tuscan meal.

Maintained through slow restoration, old lampshades scribbled with the names of visitors adding to its charm, diners will find white tablecloths plus an extensive Wine list from which Reds such as house Chianti are more pricey than similar local eateries.

The oldest Restaurant in town, and arguably the most straightforward, all tables begin with basic Bread followed by Antipasti including Salads or Soup and Charcuterie including warm Liver on Toast.

Known to make all Pastas on-site, Pappardelle with Wild Boar Ragu frankly underseasoned while signature Cannelloni eat richer thanks to Cheese and Cream, most tables will splurge for €70 Bistecca alla Fiorentina served Rare while Veal Meatballs are overworked and forgettable.

www.bucalapi.com

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March 7, 2024
2:15 PM
by: Uhockey

Gelateria Santa Trinita, Florence IT

Gelateria Santa Trinita

Crema Gelato, Buontalenti Al Mascarpone Gelato, Pistachio Gelato, Cone

Straccialetta Gelato, Cone

Housed in a former palace along the Amo Gelateria Santa Trinita opened in 2008, a focus on pure flavors made properly plus some social media savvy quickly moving them towards the top of Florence’s competitive Gelato scene.

Adjacent Santa Trinita Bridge, with an Emporio next door focused on Artisan goods, it is withing the Gelateria that guests will fin everything from Cakes to forty flavors such as Straccialetta and Pistachio featuring nuts from Bronte to pure Crema, Black Sesame and airy “Buontalenti Al Mascarpone” that likens frozen Creme Chantilly.

http://www.gelateriasantatrinita.it

Posted in Dessert, Florence, Food, Gelateria Santa Trinita, Ice Cream, Italian, Italy, Vacation Tagged Bronte pistachio gelato, Buontalenti Al Mascarpone, Buontalenti Al Mascarpone Gelato, Cheese, Chocolate, Cone, Cones, Cream, Crema, Crema Gelato, Dark Chocolate, Dessert, Desserts, endoedibles, Florence, Food, Foodie, Gelateria Santa Trinita, Gelato, Italy, Mascarpone, Mascarpone Cheese, Michael Uzmann, Pistacchio di Bronte, Pistacchio di Bronte Gelato, Pistacchios di Bronte, Pistachio, Pistachio di Bronte, Pistachio di Bronte Gelato, Pistachio di Bronte Ice Cream, Pistachio Gelato, Pistachios, Pistachios di Bronte, Straccialetta, Straccialetta Gelato, Sugar, Travel, Vacation

March 7, 2024
12:25 PM
by: Uhockey

Trattoria Cammillo, Florence IT

Trattoria Cammillo

Bread

Charcuterie, Chicken Liver Toast

Homemade Tagleirini with Ham and Artichoke Sauce

Tortellini en Brodo

Trippa alla Fiorentina

Fried Rabbit with Chips

Serving Florence since 1945 Trattoria Cammillo is where affluent locals go for homestyle cooking, though thanks to social media the space has landed on several lists with an associated influx of tourists able to make a reservation by phone since Cammillo has no website.

Cozy with white-tablecloths and veteran servers, the arched brick ceiling stretching over marble floors, diners begin to arrive around noon for lunch when the same extensive menu as dinner is served until 14h30.

Attesting to an older time, faded paintings and fixtures with a patina part of the charm, it is after perusing a large Wine list that Bread arrives followed by a selection of Cured Meats at a tab more precious than many but largely justified by the quality.

Happy to defer an order to the waiter, a man who has been with the Trattoria for two decades, Tortellini en Brodo comes in a generous portion with good depth of flavor while Homemade Tagleirini with Ham and Artichoke Sauce is mild yet enjoyable.

Faced with difficult decisions for Secondi, a number of plates featuring Offal juxtaposing Florentine classics, fans of Rabbit will find Cammillo fried version satisfying while Trippa alla fiorentina is rigorously cleaned and cooked in Tomatoes with a hint of Vinegar and Wine.

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