So sorry folks, been enjoying a precious summer with my grandchildren and great grandchildren. Let’s talk about what makes a great Italian restaurant.
A great Italian restaurant always has great rustic bread. Crusty, natural yeasts for a starter, uneven holes in the sponge, and elasticity. They never cook all their pastas to order and NEVER precook dry pasta. Great Italian restaurants make you immediately feel at home by welcoming you with a smile. There is NEVER any attitude. They should always follow traditional regional cuisine from Italy and stay true to it. They import all their wines, cheeses and cured meats. Great Italian restaurants have excellent and extensive collections of regional Italian wines to pair with their regional Italian cuisine. Great Italian restaurants have history behind them. The chef is well traveled in Italy, attends festivals and does his own research. Great Italian restaurants use ALL FRESH ingredients. Nothing is bought pre-prepared or frozen unless it is made that way in Italy by Italians.
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