Apicius Alum Tomas Curi on the Radio
Tomas Curi is a former student of the Apicius Culinary Arts Department. Originally from Houston, Texas, he came to Florence to sharpen his Italian food knowledge and skills, and of course to travel throughout Italy to discover its foods. Upon returning to the US, he landed major cooking gigs in NYC restaurants such as Bar […]
UNICEF Cookbook Project Accepting Recipes!
Good morning and happy Monday to our readers! CiboChat is pleased to share the following announcement to recipe lovers out there. Submit your recipe and become a part of a cookbook project that will help others: Student Services is pleased to announce that Palazzi and Apicuis, in collaboration with UNICEF Italia, will be collecting recipes […]
When the Food Writers are Professional Culinarians…
In the profession of food writing, a must have quality is technical food knowledge, in addition to being a creative and language-attentive writer. The Food Communications and Publishing department at FUA had the pleasure of hosting a group of professional culinary degree-seeking students from Greenville Technical College in South Carolina. The Greenville group came from […]
How to Feed an Artist in Residence
An artist in residence becomes a part of a space, a home, where his/her presence and art converge into a single collaboration. With residencies we often talk about where the artist lives and works, how the space may influence and foster artwork. CiboChat wants to know, however, what does an artist in residence eat? We […]
Reuinted with cheese: Battle of pear pastas!
After overcoming a brief dally with feeling under the weather (and in the summer, unfortunately), Simone is back to conclude a culinary challenge – to determine which pear and cheese ravioli in two different restaurants of different styles and approaches to cuisine and service. Read on to discover who’s the winner in her book… Students […]
Pecorino, desired
Our intern Simone proves to be a true foodie, her by now Tuscan tastes have her dreaming of pecorino while feeling under the weather… One week after I was struck down by the stomach flu, I am finally seeming to make a full recovery. That being said, this past week has hardly given me the […]
Summertime in Florence: Eating Light on Light Budgets
by Simone Bodmer-Turner After studying in Florence for an entire semester, I returned for the summer determined to quit my indulgence in cheap and delicious pizzas, oversized cheese-loaded pastas and mountains of bread soaked in olive oil. And no, gelato is not mentioned in that list because too bad, I’m not giving it up. By […]
Cibo in Season, When the Summer is Simmerin’!
Palazzi Intern Simone Bodmer-Turner chats with Ganzo Chef Paul Salmeri about Florence’s markets for fresh, seasonal produce that is delicious and easy on the budget. See what products are on the market table right now, as spring slides away and summer shifts into gear. With Florence’s ever shifty climate the way one knows when the […]
Street Food, Seated
Cold spells call for hot plates. It can get tough out there while tasting some of our favorite street foods such as lampredotto, especially if served at outdoor stands. For the weather-fearless, eating at the stands is a part of the experience. For the less hardy, fear not! Indoor joints can be found in the […]
Beyond Bistecca, BBQ alla fiorentina
Big photo, big bbq. Yes, bbq. We’ll let the photo speak for itself and make it short but sweet. Perhaps savory is a more appropriate way to put it. It’s really quite simple, two Florentine brothers, fascinated with the sizzle that American summers and picnics are made of, crave a restaurant that serves bbq in […]
A Dessert Detour to Northern Italy
Palazzi intern Elena Policella provides an extremely tempting example of the desserts made in her corner of Italy, the city of Bolzano in Alto-Adige, perched on the border between Italy and Austria. If you notice a German twang to the dessert’s name “Buchteln,” the hunch is on the spot – the region is known for […]
Hunting For Details at Semel
In flashy Florence it’s easy to feel lost under the Duomo’s imposing shadow and the golden glitter of Ponte Vecchio. Where to go for real details, small yet significant splices of Florentine culture? How can one’s eyes drink in an entire piazza and feast on a singularity within the same moment? CiboChat’s answer naturally comes […]
Chianti Amidst Castles and Conspiracies
A new year brings new appetites and to satisfy new cravings, the Apicius staff visited its one of the Wine Department’s sponsors for an evening of wine and food pairing in a suggestive and intriguing setting – no less than the medieval Castello del Trebbio where the Pazzi family conspired against the Medici with the […]
And the final word on Beard goes to…
Amongst our distinguished guests at the 2010 Beard events was Mimi Sheraton, a native Brooklyner and respected food critic whose authoritative voice has shaped the field of food writing. Her reportage held long-standing posts as critic at the New York Times and Time magazine reporter. A myriad of contributions have graced the pages of Esquire, […]
See you next year, James Beard
The proofers have been returned, the team is back in their respective homes in Florence and US cities, but TuttoToscana is far from over. We salute James Beard for now, but left a reminder in New York for next year’s edition. October 2011 holds in store four events both at the Beard/Astor Center and an […]
And Finally Feathers!
The final TuttoToscana event was a flurry of food, fashion, fun, feathers, and featured a lighter side of Tuscany. Read on to find out how Team Palazzi accomplished this feat! Lightness Lightness was represented in all components of the evening, from the food to the fashion show and the featured wines. Another type of lightness, […]
The verdict is in, New York loves Italian brunches!
Photo: Sunday mornings at the Beard House. Chef Desi and Kate Mulligan warm up the brunch atmosphere in the kitchen. Courtesy of Kimberly Polito. Let’s Do Brunch! Brunch: a culinary adventure for some, a heavy/stressful weekend cure for others, a universal tradition for Anglo-Saxon countries. And for almost everyone, a time to spend with friends […]
A Feathery Detail
Model Albert Trifone III, sporting a Mazzanti Feathers top hat. Location: Feathers Fashion Show fitting in the West Village Photo courtsey of Kimberly Polito
Seeking Italy in Manhattan
Whether you prefer traditional or cutting-edge Italian cuisine, New York has something to offer everyone. From the thousands of Italian restaurants to the local ethnic neighborhoods, it is clear that Italy has a strong presence in the Big Apple. Members of the Apicius event management team and I recently returned from our training in Florence, […]
Market Savvy in New York
After weeks of San Lorenzo and San Ambrogio markets in Florence, we delved into a New York City market last week. Remeber Kim’s adventures at San Lorenzo? Here she is again, with her take on the Chelsea market in downtown New York! Without skipping a beat since our departure, the intensity and energy level inside […]
-1, the Anticipation…
Tomorrow is the big day… the first day of events for the Tutto Toscana! program and we are ready to go! This first week in NYC has been full speed ahead… tours of the James Beard House and Astor Center, shopping trips to the Chelsea Market and visits to Eataly and Great Performances. In addition […]
Going Backwards in Time
Granted, it was taken on the plane Italy-USA but Art Director David Weiss’ photo is so poignant that we had to post… © David Andre Weiss 2010, All Rights Reserved
DAY 2 at the Astor Centor
After morning lessons at the Beard House and a visit of the Chelsea market, our team headed to the Astor Center in the afternoon to do a site visit of our Feathers event scheduled for October 25. Here is an exclusive peek at where the evening’s fashion show and dinner will be held as well […]
Hello Florence, Meet New York City!
We have arrived in New York City. Orientation was held on the first day at the Beard Foundation. Follow our chefs and sommeliers as they explore the ins and outs of the Beard House!