We 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 World of Fabio Picchi
5When you live in Florence, it is impossible not to know Fabio Picchi. He is the genius behind Cibrèo ristorante, Cibrèo trattoria, Caffè Cibrèo and Il Teatro del Sale. His four eateries are housed on opposite corners of the Sant’Ambrogio food market. It’s where Fabio created his own world of simple Italian cuisine. Four different settings each with their own identity, but united by the mind and taste of Picchi. 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…
J.e.f.: Rebel with a cause
1Jason Blanckaert is a culinary bad boy. He earned his Michelin Star in his twenties, and left it behind to go on his own with J.e.f. To open a restaurant in the midst of a recession is a ballsy move. But as with everything, Jason defies convention, trusts his gut and never looks back. Read More…
iO Osteria Personale: Rookie of the year!
3A new beginning. It’s a wonderful feeling. Walking around Florence, it’s not the first thing that comes to mind. But sometimes, when it hits you, you feel reborn. Your perspective changes. And my view on Florentine dining changed last week. Read More…
Rock & Roll @ The Vitrine Ghent
7You might not be familiar with ‘The Flemish Foodies,’ but in Belgium they are ‘The Beatles’ of the culinary industry. Three young chefs, brought together by talented photographer Piet De Kersgieter on a mission to transform the Belgian foodie landscape. Read More…
Chef Marco Stabile stars in Ora d’Aria
9Like a delightful secret, Marco Stabile’s Ora d’Aria is safely tucked away in Via dei Georgofili. A couple of weeks ago, I contacted Marco for The Curious Eater. I received a reply, inviting me for a lunch at his restaurant and a talk on a ‘full stomach’. I willingly accepted. Read More…
The world according to Dario Cecchini
4Setting foot in Dario Cecchini ‘s ‘Antica Macelleria’ feels like walking into an Italian classical movie scene. On the background the sweet-as-honey voice of Claudio Villa, in front of me a timeless looking company of Panzano locals, the walls around me still decorated with cream-colored tile and on the right a scrumptious buffet of Dario’s specialties. Read More…
