Il Ciavarro di Ripatransone
A peasant grain & bean dish that warms the soul.
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Posts by Mike Madaio:
Redefining Avignonesi
How Virginie Saverys went from shipping magnate to sustainability leader
To Keg or Not to Keg…
As wine taps proliferate throughout Philadelphia, local wine producers are divided on how to respond.
A Long Time In The Brewing
With an opening date finally set, we surveyed the scene at La Cabra Brewing in Berwyn. If it sounds familiar, […]
Pasta alla Norcina
Another must-try dish from Central Italy.
Positively Piceno!
Ripatransone and its environs offer just about everything the Italian traveler could ever want.
The Making of a Pitmaster
Drew Abruzzese is a relentless chef. So when a smoker landed in his lap, he dove down the rabbit hole.
Beyond Burgers
Pick up your lagging grill game with these under-appreciated cuts.
Harvest in Montefalco
Celebrating the joys of the season alongside everyone in town.
Rigatoni alla Gricia
Rome’s other pasta dish… and next big thing?
New Wines in Old Country
Cantina Primo Re looks to change the Puglian wine scene with organic wines and organic community.
#VirtualSagra
Doing what we can to support earthquake victims. [Updated 8/29]
Our Favorite Day-Drinking Spots
Because the summer’s too fleeting to squander on work and socially acceptable drinking hours.
The Tomato Whisperer
A perfect day for Tim Mountz is eating tomatoes in his fields from dawn to dusk. Obsessive? Maybe. But, imagine yourself in his shoes on that day.
The White-Headed Stepchild
Oft-overlooked Pinot Bianco finds a home in Alto Adige.
Gray Matters
Have we all been wrong about Pinot Grigio?