The rocky cliffs of Puglia better resemble the coastline of nearby Greece than the fertile rolling hills associated with Italy. Since Puglia has never been a great land for agriculture, it has a legacy of culinary resourcefulness. Unlike other regions of Italy where cuisine originates from great chefs and professional kitchens, the essence of Puglia’s food is home cuisine. And for that reason, this is the cucina delle donne, the woman’s … [Read more...]

Very little is known about the Etruscan people who cultivated Toscana before the Romans. With no literature or religious or philosophical texts, historians have long speculated about this mysterious civilization that left behind little more than exquisitely wrought grave goods. And yet, though the language of the Etruscans has all but disappeared, their earthy cuisine lives on in this quintessentially Italian region of Toscana. Etruscans … [Read more...]

This March, our authentic Italian restaurants invite you to take a culinary journey to Calabria, the toe of the Italy boot and a region known for its spicy, lively flavors and Mediterranean influences. Because of its southern location, Calabria has been heavily influenced by the cultures surrounding the Ionian Sea. The impact of Greece, in particular, is apparent in Calabria’s distinct dialect. The Arabian Peninsula, France and Spain all have … [Read more...]