SFP: Pane Misto 11.30.12
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Monthly Archives: November 2012
Indulgence and Luxury in Piemonte at Il Centro
One of our favorite regions in Italy is Piemonte, mainly because of the food, the aromatic white truffles (tartufi bianchi) and their excellent Barolo and Barbaresco wine made from the […]
The Finest Ham and a Michelin Star at Antica Corte Pallavicina
On our way to Piemonte from Modena, we decided to make a pilgrimage to Antica Corte Pallavicina near Cremona, home to possibly the best Salumi in the world. Chef Massimo […]
Franceschetta 58: Bistro with a Pedigree
With our excellent experience at Osteria Francescana, we decided to dine at its year-old little sister restaurant, Franceschetta 58 also located in Modena, Italy. All regular menu items are priced […]
Osteria Francescana Reinterprets the Classics
A previous post covered Osteria Francescana’s traditional menu. Now it’s time to look at the classic tasting menu. Many of these plates were modern interpretations of classic regional dishes. Along […]
Fast Cars, Slow Food and 3 Michelin Stars in Modena
We drove to Modena, Italy and visited the Ferrari Museum and factory. With such an emphasis on Formula 1 races, Ferrari’s goal is to build the fastest cars in the […]
SFP: Bistecca 11.23.12
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Bistecca at Buca Lapi
We started our gastronomic adventure in Firenze (Florence), Italy for two reasons: to have a Negroni where it was originally invented and to eat an authentic Bistecca alla Fiorentina. The […]
We Give Thanks for the Negroni
The Negroni cocktail is the perfect aperitivo meant to sharpen the palate and whet the appetite. Having a perfect balance of bitter and sweet, it is our favorite cocktail to […]
Noshing at Tokyo GoGo
Perhaps ahead of the Japanese Izakaya small plates trend in San Francisco, Tokyo GoGo in the Mission has been open since 1998 serving sushi and fusion food in a J-Pop […]
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