La Festa di Sant’Antonio – Coming Together Cercina is not a little town or even a village – it is merely a cluster of simple country houses and farms, two trattorias, a tiny grocery store and an 11th century Romanesque church. The main event every year that draws hordes of Florentines to make the trek toContinue reading “Food Club: January 11-17, 2022”
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Valentine’s Lovers Dinner
Cenone di San ValentinoValentine Lover’s DinnerFebruary 12, 13 & 14, 2022 Celebrate love with our special Valentine’s Day offering available on February 12, 13, and 14. Menu Misticanza MediceaItalian greens, watercress, fresh mint, faro, marinated currants & pecorino Zuppa MaritageWedding soup with mini meatballs, escarole & acini di pepe pastina Polenta Tartufata con Funghi FarcitiBlackContinue reading “Valentine’s Lovers Dinner”
DC Restaurant Week: January 18-23
It’s Time to Come to the Table! Eating together helps build understanding and strengthens the bond between us.It can foster an exchange of ideas, break down prejudices and connect us on a mostbasic human level. This is something Italians have recognized for centuries.At the table sharing, reaching, pouring wine and eating food thoughtfullyprepared, links usContinue reading “DC Restaurant Week: January 18-23”
Food Club: January 4-9, 2022
La Befana: Italy’s Own Christmas Story The story of La Befana has been an Italian classic since the thirteenth century. It is a story of a lonely old woman and her endless search for the Christ Child. For Italians, La Festa della Epifania, The Epiphany, is as significant a holiday as Christmas Day, especially for Italian children.Continue reading “Food Club: January 4-9, 2022”