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As a farewell to a good friend and the main engine behind our wine club, I decided to host an Italian themed wine tasting with food pairings. It seemed fitting. We met in Italy and the freshness of Italian food would go well with the heat of summer.
Our Menu
Nosh
Bruschettas
ricotta with sundried tomatoes
roasted garlic, basil, [...]
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This picture hardly does the charm of Tutto Italiano’s boxcar seating justice. This was my chosen destination for Valentine’s day this year. The restaurant was quiet and to be frank a little dead. Being in the heart of the financial district, I suspect most of its costumers consist of business lunch goers. Despite [...]
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I had a hankering for risotto and just bought dried porcinis and truffle butter for a steal. With an old bottle of Muscadet in the fridge, it seemed all the ingredients were ready and waiting to be cooked. The results were exactly what I was itching for. Each rice grain was tender with a [...]
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