Fresh-pressed, new-harvest extra virgin olive oil from Italy
on Tuesday, 05 December 2017.
Posted in Latest News, Rolando Recommends
Olio Nuovo is here!
This year’s harvest just landed—fresh-picked, cold-pressed and air-freighted straight from the olive estates in Italy.
What is Olio Nuovo?
Olio Nuovo, each year’s first, newly-pressed olive oil, is the freshest, greenest, liveliest expression of the just-picked olive...
written by: Rolando Beramendi
on Friday, 07 June 2013.
Posted in Rolando Recommends
Every time I am in Rome I eat at this very chic elegant restaurant in the Parioli district of Rome, and lucky for me Cristina and Caterina Milozzo, the owners of Al Ceppo, are dear friends. Cristina makes wonderful dishes and commands over the dinning room during service hours, and Caterina...
written by: Rolando Beramendi
on Monday, 01 April 2013.
Posted in Rolando Recommends
Every time I am in Rome, I must eat lunch at Al Moro. After many visits, and bringing illustrious friends over to lunch, I finally get a smile and recognition from the very stern Moro (quite an achivement).
I thought I'd share Mimi Sheraton's writing on the place, since she does it so much...
written by: Rolando Beramendi
on Thursday, 20 June 2013.
Posted in Rolando Recommends
Located a few miles to the southwest of Verona, Valeggio sul Mincio is the capital of the "tortellini." These tortellini, unlike the ones from Bologna or Modena, are a little larger and are served not in broth, but with melted butter, sage and a generous grating of Parmigiano.
The Antica...
written by: Rolando Beramendi
on Friday, 07 June 2013.
Posted in Rolando Recommends
Dario Cecchini, the king of beef in Tuscany, along with his wife, my dear friend Kim (we went to UC Davis together!) rule the top of the hills of Panzano for a meal that will take you into cow heaven--It's better than theatre! Enjoy a most convivial meal at the Officina della Bistecca, and drive...
written by: Rolando Beramendi
on Friday, 07 June 2013.
Posted in Rolando Recommends
Chiara and Massimo Maserio, the owners of Cammillo, are very dear friends of mine. We do cooking classes together and eat together, at their restaurant and at home. In fact, the staff and service at Cammillo gives you the feeling of being at home
I love that the overwhelming menu allows me to...