North Beach

My Favorite Dish – Eggplant Parmigiana

My favorite dish in the whole world, to cook and to eat. Don’t miss the bonus controversy on how to prepare it!

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

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

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!

Bistecca alla Pizzaiola (Steak in a Spicy Tomato Sauce)

Rib-eye, San Marzanos, roasted potatoes, and escarole, in one hour.

Friday Recipe: Ribollita (Twice-Boiled Vegetable Soup)

I’ve eaten a lot of the classic Tuscan soup Ribollita (re-boiled). This is one of the best I’ve had.

You Need to Chill, North Beach

I thought this was behind us. Another North Beach art gallery, open just four months, was vandalized recently. The historical home of San Francisco poets, artists, bohemians, City Lights bookstore, of Ginsberg’s Howl that they tried to suppress in the ’50s – can do better than this

Pollo Oreganata (Chicken and Vegetables Roasted with Oregano)

A zesty dish from Campania that you can have on the table in about an hour.

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

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

Strolling for Gelato in North Beach

Gelato is one of those quintessential Italian desserts. With less butterfat and more sugar than American ice cream, it has a smoother texture that allows the quality of the ingredients to shine through. In the heart of North Beach, you might expect gelaterias to line …