My Not So Secret Garden - Don Alfonso 1890 (Na)

Naples in August.  Heat and humidity.  At times a heat that is suffocating…stifling... sickly sweet. A heat that sends most of us out of tow...

Pranzo with Chef Francesco Spagnuolo-Morabianca Ristorante, Mirabella Eclano (Av)

As you pull into Mastroberardino’s Radici Resort, Contrada Corpo di Cristo #2, Mirabella Eclano (Av) you can’t help but be awestruck. Awe...

Super Sandwiches- Hamburger ‘’Di Crudo di Vitello Irpino’ by Chef Mirko Balzano

photo: Nico Boccia I had a chance to try this bite-size sandwich prepared by Chef Mirko Balzano of Villa Assunta last week in Avellino.   ...

Amazing Appetizers- Scallops Stuffed with Mozzarella and Basil Served with Marinated Vegetables by Chef Giuseppe Daddio

This appetizer, served to me by Chef Giuseppe Daddio of Locanda delle Trame , was a perfect beginning to a memorable Sunday lunch. Simple i...

Delectable Dessets -White Chocolate, Lime, Fennel, and Green Apple by Chef Paolo Barrale

Here’s a dessert from Chef Paolo Barrale which really shows his Sicilian roots.   A lime granita with a white chocolate mousse.  It was a h...

An Evening with Mesali-an Invitation to Discover Irpinia

M-e-s-á-l-i. ..Jenny said. Jenny Auriemma , sommelier and part owner of La Locanda di Bu …a Michelin star Restaurant located in Nusco (Av)....

Saturday in Pizzeria-Antica Pizzeria Donna Regina-Naples

Ernesto Fico Saturday in the city. This time of year, Naples is nearly deserted.  But being  Saturday I had that desire for  pizza.  This we...