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Friday Recipe: da Flora’s Arancini with a Spicy Aioli

Friday Recipe: da Flora’s Arancini with a Spicy Aioli

All of those who gathered at my private Sunday dinner at da Flora raved about our il pranzo. The women at da Flora were at the top of their game!

North Beach Primavera: Yo-Yos, Stonefruit and Tanks!

North Beach Primavera: Yo-Yos, Stonefruit and Tanks!

Come and meet up with me in the Village of North Beach today!

North Beach & Chinatown Mix It Up for Noodle Fest

North Beach & Chinatown Mix It Up for Noodle Fest

There will be a video of the day soon, but until then, I just wanted to report what a beautiful day it was, and how much fun. I enjoyed making pastas the colors of the Italian flag. (OK, I admit, the red bell pepper variety 

A Taste of Spring in Venice at da Flora Ostaria

A Taste of Spring in Venice at da Flora Ostaria

Don’t miss this custom Venetian-style menu with wine pairings from my favorite North Beach restaurant!

Foodbuzz 24×24: North Beach Italian

Foodbuzz 24×24: North Beach Italian

The rain broke long enough on Saturday to enjoy a pleasant 4 hours eating authentic Italian food, drinking Italian wines, and talking about Italian everything.

The Great Tuscan Bread Debate

The Great Tuscan Bread Debate

Every time I’m in Tuscany somebody complains about Tuscan bread. It’s made without salt.

A Night in Tuscany in North Beach – Regional Food & Wine Pairing

A Night in Tuscany in North Beach – Regional Food & Wine Pairing

I decided to create a series of private restaurant food & wine pairings to showcase region-specific Italian cuisine and wines, and the cooks that know those regions so well.

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!

Pizza & History

Pizza & History

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

San Francisco vs. New York: Food War?

San Francisco vs. New York: Food War?

Remember Stars? The Public Library exhibit San Francisco Eats opened Saturday with a great panel who recounted the last 25 years of San Francisco food, including that Jeremiah Tower landmark restaurant. The highlight of the discussion In 1995, San Franciscans didn’t know what they had.