Your next long weekend trip It’s a wonder that Americans all too often overlook Emilia Romagna for its neighboring regions, Liguria and Tuscany. Simply put, Emilia Romagna is the food capital of Italy. Settled between the Apennines in the south and the Po River in the north, the “breadbasket of Italy” produces some of Italy’s most …
Our take on the ever popular The Hype Ever since Chef’s Table came out with its first episode on Massimo Bottura, there’s been a ton of hype around Osteria Francescana. So last year, we planned to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary with a trip to Emilia Romagna and dinner at Francescana. However, right …
If Chef’s Table has taught me anything, it’s that great food comes from great ingredients. So, we went straight to the source in Emilia Romagna (“the Breadbasket of Italy”) and visited the producers of the region’s most famous foods: Parmigiano Reggiano, Culatello di Zibello, and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. Parmigiano Reggiano: CiaoLatte The …