Sweet Grilled Shrimp on a Hot Summer Day
Enjoy caprese, sweet grilled shrimp, pesto and pasta, and sip home-made sangria for your next meal on a sultry summer day.
Tag: 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.
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!
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.
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 …
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
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
Don’t miss this custom Venetian-style menu with wine pairings from my favorite North Beach restaurant!
Tale of Two Noodle-Loving Neighborhoods
Chinatown and North Beach come together for Noodle Fest 2011 – an outdoor event celebrating food and culture.
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.