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  • FrankRizzuti – Cucina del Sud Ristorante

    FrankRizzuti – Cucina del Sud Ristorante

    I woke up this morning thinking about my most memorable meal in 2013. It was in July during my first visit to the region of Basilicata. The three hour lunch flew by in what seemed like thirty minutes.
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    FrankRizzuti – Cucina del Sud Ristorante opened its doors in June 2012. At Cucina del Sud, Chef and Owner Frank Rizzuti creates innovative plates using southern Italian ingredients. Not only was I impressed by the mouthwatering food, art-like presentation and brilliant service but also by the chef’s kitchen and dining room presence. And for the coffee obsessed like me, I have to mention the carta del caffè (coffee menu); a rare and appreciated treat.

    Here are my favorite dishes from the summer tasting menu.

    Filetto di baccalà rafols con panzanella all’aglio nero (salt-cod fillet over panzanella with black garlic).

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    Gnocchi di piselli, julienne di seppie, il suo nero e il limone candito (pea gnocchi, cuttlefish, ink sauce and candied lemon peel).

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    Maialino laccato al miele, salsa di aglio nero, gelato alla birra e crumble salato (Honey glazed baby pork, black garlic sauce, beer gelato and salted crumble).

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    Cremoso alla liquirizia, rocce di cioccolato soffiato, crumble al cacao, biscotti morbido al pralinato, e gelato alla menta (licorice mousse, aerated chocolate, cocoa crumble, soft praline cookies and mint gelato).

    mintdessertRicotta, confit d’agrumi, crumble alle mandorle e gelato di wild fennel (Ricotta cheese, citrus confit, almond crumble and wild fennel gelato).

    ricottafenneldessert100% arabica Misore-India caffè from GustoTop.

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    Cucina del Sud
    Largo Pasquale Uva – Potenza
    Tel +39 0971 45506/320 6665608
     
  • Glass Hostaria – Where Rome Meets NYC

    Glass Hostaria – Where Rome Meets NYC

    Last week, I clicked my heels together walking down a Trastevere street.  My mind, eyes and stomach were delightfully confused. I had just finished a 5 hour fine dining experience at Glass Hostaria.

    Located in the heart of Trastevere, Glass boasts the highly creative cuisine of Chef Cristina Bowerman, modern décor, professional service and an extensive wine list. Our table chose the 90 euro tasting menu. Dishes included ravioli filled with liquid 60-month aged parmesan topped with white truffle shavings and duck breast with pumpkin and glazed banana in a red wine sauce.  

    Each course was well executed and beautifully presented. Red shrimp covered with dehydrated prosciutto from Parma in a lettuce and oyster coulis served with a scoop of Barlotti ricotta di bufala was a powerful flavor combination. The savory bacon-like morsels, succulent shrimp and luscious cheese melted on the tongue. Sea bass, edamame, algae and lotus root salad crowned with apple granita was crisp and clean.

    Three pasta themed dishes followed. Pastificio dei Campi linguine cooked in roasted red pepper water looked like a miniature beehive garnished with cilantro. It was sweet and smokey. Floating in a tuber broth, button pasta stuffed with pine nuts and herbs was fresh and delicate. The favorite in the pasta category was the 60-month aged parmesan ravioli with white truffle shavings; piquant, earthy and aromatic.

    Duck breast with pumpkin and glazed banana in a red wine sauce was served next. The meat was nicely cooked and tender. The main dessert was a yogurt semifreddo with verbena oil. Adorned with flowers and sprouts it was an unexpected delight.

    Be sure to leave room for the gorgeous petits mignardises.

    A 65 euro and 90 euro tasting menu are available or you can order à la carte. We agreed that the tasting menu was one of the best and most unique meals that we have enjoyed in Rome. I can’t wait to return and sample more of Bowerman’s unique dishes…I’ve got glazed eel on my mind.

    Glass Hostaria 
    Vicolo del Cinque, 58 – Rome
    tel: 06-58335903
    Open: Tuesday – Sunday; 8:00pm – 11:30pm
  • Le Tre Zucche Ristorante

    Le Tre Zucche Ristorante

    Last Thursday, I had dinner at Le Tre Zucche in Monteverde. Open for nearly six years, it is hands-down one of my favorite restaurants in Rome. The professional and warm service, simple and elegant décor, extensive wine list and creative regional plates can be credited to the talented duo; Fabrizio Sepe, chef and co-owner, and Federico Chessa, co-owner.  Their passion can be tasted in every bite.

    By 9:00pm the dining room was full. I’ve eaten here a number of times and it was time to try the tasting menu. I chose an Allegrini Valpolicella Classico 2010 to enjoy alongside dinner. Dishes included grilled polenta topped with endive, stracciata and anchovy fillets; mortadella cannolo filled with ricotta served over asparagus salad; chickpea soup with chicory and pecorino cheese meatballs; chiatarrucci pasta with meat ragù in a red wine reduction; braised beef cheek with red onions in agrodolce (sweet and sour sauce) and roman broccoli; sea salt and Amedei gianduia chocolate cake.

    Every plate was well executed. The buttery stracciata, anchovy fillets, bitter endive and crisp grilled polenta were an incredible texture and flavor explosion. The mortadella cannolo packed with a creamy ricotta filling and splash of robust balsamic vinegar was divine. The handmade egg pasta with meat sauce was rich and savory. The beef cheek was perfectly cooked, succulent and tender. The pre-dessert of phyllo pastry piped full of crema di noci (hazelnut cream) topped with glazed pear trumped the main chocolate dessert.

    The tasting menu (minimum of two people), ½ bottle of water, and artisan bread basket costs 35 euro per person excluding service – well worth every euro!

    Le Tre Zucche Ristorante

    Via G. Mengarini 43-45 – Roma

    +39 06/5560758

     


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