Cetara is a teensy fisherman village off the breathtaking Almalfi coastal drive. It’s a hidden gem, thankfully neglected by the mass tourism. After a short descent through the town’s narrow main street, we park our car near the fishing harbor. Cetara is a place where people are still traditional fisherman and the local grocery stores did not make room for souvenir shops. Read More…
Gennaro Esposito’s Torre del Saracino
0We follow the narrow road from the hilltop village of Seiano to arrive at Gennaro Esposito’s Torre del Saracino. Gennaro’s restaurant is elegantly integrated in and around a 1300 year old watch tower, and safely tucked in the tiny fishing village. The dining room is bathed in a warm diffused light so typical for the coast. A happy situation for a food photographer. Read More…
The Catch of the Day
6It’s not easy to find a good place to eat seafood in Florence. ‘The catch of the day’ is all about freshness. Finally I can enjoy a wonderfully prepared ‘merluzzo’ in my neighborhood. Read More…
The Beautiful Mind of Cristiano Tomei
4Genius. The first word used to describe him. Or Crazy. It’s a fine line. He crosses it at random, but with precision. My shutter has a tough time keeping up. Cristiano’s L’Imbuto in Viareggio is a wonderland. Read More…
Eating with the Gozzie Bros.
3Hidden behind the leather market stalls in Piazza San Lorenzo, it is very easy to walk past Trattoria Sergio Gozzi without even noticing. This is probably one of the reasons why this eatery maintained it’s delightful authentic and old-fashioned atmosphere [the dark wood and marble-top dining tables are the original ones from the early 1900s]. If you are craving a hearty and genuine home cooked meal, Sergio Gozzi should be on the top of your list. Read More…
Santo’s gold rush
4This week I was really excited to shoot at one of my favorite restaurants. Il Santo Bevitore serves inventive Mediterranean plates in a lively atmosphere. This month the chefs created a delicate new menu in honor of the ‘Denaro e Bellezza’ exhibition in Palazzo Strozzi. In typical Santo Bevitore fashion, the dishes are deliciously inviting, but for this occasion, embellished with a dash of gold dust. Read More…
Electrified by Volta
3This summer, i went back to one of my favorite cities: Ghent. Over the last few years, Ghent has transformed itself into a happening place with a modern pulse. Museums, galleries, retro stores and bars are popping up, while the city also manages to stay true to it’s roots. Ghent is also exciting from a culinary point of view. Young inventive chefs, artisanal breweries, coffee bars, trendy restaurants are complimenting culinary tradition.VOLTA is the perfect example of this excitement. Read More…
Under the arches in San Quirico
0San Quirico Val d’Orcia is not as famous as its neighboring towns Montalcino [Brunello] and Pienza [Pecorino], but it’s a perfect location for those who like to explore less-travelled villages in Tuscany. This little town is situated in the center of the Val d’Orcia region, famous for it’s lonely cypresses atop rolling hills of farmland. Read More…
