Your Personal Italian Cooking Experience

Throughout our travels in Italy, we acquired a deep appreciation for the simplicity and flavor of their authentic local cuisine. My favorite dinners include spaghetti, accompanied by a simple homemade sauce made from cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, basil, and Parmigiana cheese. The addition of burrata cheese, introduced to us by Silvestro Silvestori, added a delightful element. A glass of Brunello di Montalcino brings the entire experience together. Some nights, we concluded with fresh pineapple. The highlight is always enjoying the meal with my lovely wife. Salute! - Michael

  • Northern Italy 

    Aosta Valley, Piedmont, Liguria, Lombardy, Trentino-Souht Tyrol, Veneto Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and Emilia-Romagna.

    Central Italy

    Tuscany, Umbria, Marche, and Lazio.

    Southern Italy

    Abruzzo, Molise, Campania, Apulia, Basilicata, and Calabria.

    The Islands

    Sicily, and Sardinia

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Chefs Michael and Vicki Chavez