Month: January 2011

NYT’s Best Regional Italian Food – San Francisco

NYT’s Best Regional Italian Food – San Francisco

The New York Times declares San Francisco the top of regional Italian food.

Italian Food Sayings

Italian Food Sayings

A nice collection of translated Italian idioms referencing food.

25% Off North Beach Walking Tour This Saturday

25% Off North Beach Walking Tour This Saturday

I’m excited to be guiding another walking tour through North Beach – always an opportunity for meeting great folks. I’ll tell you all about my Italian village, its history, its food, its characters. And, you’ll sample some of my favorite pizza!

Dinner #2: A Night in Naples in North Beach

Dinner #2: A Night in Naples in North Beach

The next in Gianni’s dinner series gives us Neapolitan cuisine from the Caputo Family of Pulcinella. Four courses paired with four wines. Experience the birthplace of pizza!

SF Bites

SF Bites

Tuesday night some Bay Area bloggers were the panelists at San Francisco Bites, part of the SF Public Library’s special exhibit/program SF Eats. I blogged about the first panel  discussion in December. That one was much better. When I left the library I thought it 

Gnocchi Not So Good? It’s OK!

Gnocchi Not So Good? It’s OK!

Don’t be discouraged by kitchen mistakes; here’s what to watch out for with gnocchi.

Potato Gnocchi with Three Sauces

Potato Gnocchi with Three Sauces

Potato Gnocchi from scratch, with Trepanase, Pizzaiola, and Gorgonzola Sauces.

Pizza & History

Pizza & History

Gianni walks you through the heart of North Beach, and feeds you some authentic Italian-style pizza.

Caffe Pascucci: Bastard Caffe

Caffe Pascucci: Bastard Caffe

In Italia, you never see a menu in a traditional caffe. You can ask the barista for an espresso, macchiato, cappuccino or latte.

Extra Italy Stuff

Extra Italy Stuff

Every time I go to Italia, I learn more rules. If you’re gonna go – and I naturally recommend you do – keep some things in mind… Rule #1: Bring a Swim Suit After the long flight I find it important to rest and recharge