Tag: authentic

Una Pizza Napoletana: A Night with Anthony Mangieri, Il Maestro

Una Pizza Napoletana: A Night with Anthony Mangieri, Il Maestro

I’ve been jonesing for Anthony Mangieri’s pizza for years. I was going to check it out when he was in New York’s East Village. Never did. 2 hours just to get in. No way, it’s just pizza. I got so excited when Anthony moved to 

Friday Recipe: Ribollita (Twice-Boiled Vegetable Soup)

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.

Pollo Oreganata (Chicken and Vegetables Roasted with Oregano)

Pollo Oreganata (Chicken and Vegetables Roasted with Oregano)

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

Friday Recipe: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Friday Recipe: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Super easy and delicious spaghetti sauce that pairs best with a good 100% bronze die dried pasta from the Italian regions of Campania or Puglia.

Gianni’s First Recipe eBook is Available Now

Gianni’s First Recipe eBook is Available Now

Things have been busy around the Village lately. I did a live pasta-making demonstration in front of friendly crowds on Sunday at the Noodle Fest; our next regional dinner – Venetian at da Flora – is open for reservations; you can join me on my 

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 

Carciofi alla Romana (Roman Style Artichokes)

Carciofi alla Romana (Roman Style Artichokes)

Italians love their artichokes and Romans know how to treat them. A text and video recipe from Rome’s Jewish ghetto.

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!

Tale of Two Noodle-Loving Neighborhoods

Tale of Two Noodle-Loving Neighborhoods

Chinatown and North Beach come together for Noodle Fest 2011 – an outdoor event celebrating food and culture.

Chicken & Potato Cook-Off

Chicken & Potato Cook-Off

Two different authentic, regional recipes for Italian chicken and potatoes.

Easter Pies: Pizza Rustica & Pastiera Napoletana

Easter Pies: Pizza Rustica & Pastiera Napoletana

Serve the pizza rustica as part of the antipasti course and the Pastiera as your dolce (dessert). But only on Easter!

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.

Zeppole di San Giuseppe

Zeppole di San Giuseppe

Zeppole di San Giuseppe should only be made on St. Joseph’s feast day, March 19, also Father’s Day in Italia.

Fresh Pasta: Ricotta Ravioli in a San Marzano Sauce

Fresh Pasta: Ricotta Ravioli in a San Marzano Sauce

This pasta can be used for lasagna, ravioli, tortelloni and other stuffed pastas, and the sauce is delicious.

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.