Tag: restaurant

Friday Recipe: Hot or Mild? A Quick Paprika Pasta Sauce Your Way!

Friday Recipe: Hot or Mild? A Quick Paprika Pasta Sauce Your Way!

Paprika loves fat. And you’re gonna love this recipe, whether you choose to make it spicy or mild.

Yes, North Beach is Making a Comeback

Yes, North Beach is Making a Comeback

In my 20 years living in the Village I’ve seen places open and I’ve seen them close. Some I miss, some I don’t.

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!

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!

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.

Time to Stuff the Cannoli

Time to Stuff the Cannoli

I’ve been bugging Santo, the owner of Cavalli Cafe, to let us film him stuffing his cannoli for a while now. We were finally able to ambush him!

The Genesis of Gianni’s North Beach

The Genesis of Gianni’s North Beach

You’ll notice some similarities between this video and the show’s format.