Whether heading to Germany for vacation or work, we are always looking for the best places to eat, drink, and experience. Nuremberg is a charming Bavarian city with so much to offer. We arrived by train, and as soon as we exited the station, we were amazed by the adorable, historic city lined with... Continue Reading
We spent Christmas in London this year, just a few hours away from one of the largest New Years parties in the world, Hogmanay. So we decided to take advantage of the opportunity and made a quick trip to Edinburgh. We boarded the train to Scotland with our luggage, sandwiches, and a few cans... Continue Reading
We've been recently learning to make different kinds of Mediterranean foods. After our food tour of Philadelphia, our go-to authority on Israeli food became Michael Solomonov. You may know him from Zahav in Philadelphia or have seen the documentary, In Search of Israeli Cuisine, on Netflix. We've been using his cookbook to make a twist on tabouli salad with apples...
San Francisco doesn’t do a good job of celebrating the holiday season, so this year we decided to experience the Christmas season in one of the most festive locations in the world – Germany. The country is famous for its magical Christmas markets. Even though the Germans we met said the cities were busy... Continue Reading
If you’re looking for a new dessert to make for the holidays this year, we suggest this jasmine Creme Brûlée from San Francisco’s Foreign Cinema Cookbook. It sounds like it might be a little daunting, but this holiday dessert can be made up to three days ahead of time and served at a Christmas... Continue Reading
Piedmont is a food and wine lover’s paradise and one of our favorite regions of Italy. While not as accessible as California wine country, it’s much more rewarding. The hills of the Langhe are dotted with medieval towns and lined with a patchwork of vineyards. On a clear day, you can see the snow-capped... Continue Reading
You’ll see truffles at almost every restaurant in Piedmont during truffle season, but this restaurant is truly special. Enzo Costa, fifth generation and award-winning truffle hunter and his wife Clelia run this restaurant. Clelia’s cuisine is typical of the region, and Enzo will personally will cover your dishes in his prized truffles. Even our... Continue Reading
Our visit to Elio Sandri was of the most special visits on our most recent trip to Piedmont. This very small producer is a winemaker to watch. Elio’s family has been producing Barolo since his father purchased the estate, but only recently have the wines started to attract critical attention. Located just on the... Continue Reading
Do you love vermouth? If so, this is the man you want to know, Mauro Vergano. He’s been producing artisanal vermouth and Barolo Chinato wine for years. With a degree in chemistry, he formerly worked for a company focusing on fragrances. He took the training that he acquired for that position, along with a... Continue Reading
G.B. Burlotto was a winemaker for over 70 years. Today, his great-great grandson, Fabio Alessandria continues the legacy of the “Commendatore,” crafting elegant Barolos in Verduno. Fabio greeted us at the gate of his gorgeous cellar and we spent a good 15-20 minutes catching up in his courtyard, which features soaring palm trees. When... Continue Reading
Along with Cantina Bartolo Mascarello, the wines of legendary Guiseppe Rinaldi have been our favorite Piedmontese wines ever since we first tried them in New York. The wines of both producers are relatively rare, so we make a point to order them whenever we see them on a restaurant wine list. In New York,... Continue Reading
Brezza is located just at the edge of town of Barolo and is not to be missed. Enzo Brezza is the fourth generation of the Brezza family to run the winery (and also a cousin of Maria Teresa of Bartolo Mascarello also in Barolo), which makes traditional Barolos from vineyards located just outside of... Continue Reading
