As the sun sets earlier and and nighttime approaches faster, evenings become the focal point of fall days. This fall our authentic Italian restaurants are proud feature a new addition on our wines by the glass list – 2010 Textbook Merlot, crafted by Marin-based owners of Pey-Marin vineyards, Susan and Jonathan Pey.  The Peys have been proudly crafting organically certified wines using the finest Sonoma, Napa and Marin grapes since … [Read more...]

Tune into the next video of our Il Fornaio Vice President of Kitchen Operations, Giuseppe Naccarelli, preparing a unique Italian dessert, Crema al Doppio Gusto (fennel-infused custard with chocolate mousse and caramelized sugar topping). The recipe for this mouthwatering treat was masterminded by one of our chefs and is exclusively available at Il Fornaio. Our authentic Italian restaurants will be offering Crema al Doppio Gusto through … [Read more...]

September is the perfect time to take a culinary trip to Emilia-Romagna, arguably the finest culinary region in the world. With its rich soil, Emilia-Romagna is Italy's top producer of delicacies like Parmigiano-Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma and balsamic vinegar. Our San Jose based Chef Claudio Zorloni has traveled numerous times to this region of hearty eaters and has been influenced by its bounty. The recipes Claudio learned … [Read more...]