What’s for dessert? A selection of cheeses from the Veneto and tiny bowls of candied frutta. Nastro Azurro sits across from Verona Arena providing a lovely view of the Piazza where you can sip Prosecco and watch locals and tourists on their evening passegiata.
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It’s Italian Cucina
After several months of mourning the loss of It’s Italian Market on East 7th Street, my husband and I finally got to celebrate the opening of It’s Italian Cucina on South Lamar. At the old location on East 7th, the gregarious chef, Al Fini, was a huge draw for his popular Italian wine happy hours. […]
Sylvain-New Orleans
I have had this gastropub on my radar for several years based on recommendations of local friends. I am so glad we finally made it. Sylvain sits in the heart of the French Quarter on Chartres Street. Located in a carriage house built in the 1700’s, the atmosphere feels a bit dark and stormy with […]
St. James Cheese Company–New Orleans
Cheese and wine, what could be so fine? I loved this bright, open cafe and cheese shop in one of my favorite cities. We visited the Tchoupitoulas location, the second of this family owned establishment as that is where Brad Daschbach, the brother of my long time friend Hugh, and a certified and skilled cheesemonger […]