Relying on a hotel concierge for dinner recommendations is always a gamble. A lot of times, even when you tell them not …
Tag: pasta
Ask for Luigi – Fresh Hand Made Pasta
Ask for Luigi is an Italian restaurant specializing in fresh hand made pasta. I went once, 5 years ago and remember it …
Tartufi and Friends – You will want more friends like these
We came across Tartufi and Friends by accident, and had a fantastic lunch there. It is located in the shopping area of …
Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina – Absolutely Delicious
This is the Rome and Italy I love. Since my trip to Emilia Romagna earlier this year, Italy has become my favorite …
Cocchi – Good but not Parma’s Best
Continuing with our journey through Emilia-Romagna, we spent a few days in the city of Parma. Our first dinner was at Cocchi, …
Trattoria Da Me – First “real” taste of Bolognese
The Emilia-Romagna region of Italy is a less touristy area of the country, and has been described as a center of food …
Tipo 00 – Melbourne IS Foodie
Before arriving in Melbourne, I had asked people in Sydney what they thought about Melbourne. Here are some of the responses: its …
Pasta and Meatballs – Stop Buying Tomato Sauce in a JAR!
The tomato sauce for this recipe was inspired by one of my favorite pasta dishes, the tomato and basil spaghetti at Scarpetta …








