The municipality of Larino in Italy is split between the old world and the new. Larino is an ever dwindling old town nestled in the valley, giving way to the modern new portion of the town rising in the upper area over the old Roman site. Today, the Casa del Pane bakery is a traditional […]
Strawberry Shortcake is Back!
One of our favorite Spring fruits is the strawberry. Yes, we are in California and you can get strawberries throughout the year…but can you get sweet, juicy, plump strawberries?? Well, right now you can! Combine those strawberries with our limited time dessert, our Strawberry Shortcake, and you have an amazing end to your meal. We […]
Gaetano’s Newsletter Origins
Pictures from 2024 International Pizza Expo By: Vince At the end of March, Teg (our GM at Piccini) and I were able to go to the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. Seminars, pizza tastings, oven experimentation and 15,000 steps later we conquered the expo. I could write a whole article on the pizza expo, […]
The University of Coffee
Located in Trieste at the headquarters of Illycaffe is the L’Universita del Caffe. Established in Napoli (Naples) in 1999 the University now has locations all over the globe where anyone from the professional barista to your coffee loving average Joe can come and learn about the history of coffee and all things involved in getting […]
Recipe for Success: Five Secrets to Thriving in the Restaurant Biz for Three Decades
Watch just one episode of the FX drama, The Bear, and you’ll realize quickly that running a successful restaurant is not for the faint of heart. It requires long nights, early mornings, and a dedication to quality in every aspect of the experience. So, how exactly has Gaetano’s managed to achieve all of this for […]
Carnevale in Venice
AH Venice…one of the most amazing cities ever developed. I mean, how do you build a city on marshland hundreds of years ago?? February always brings the best and brightest out of the city for Carnevale. Thousands of tourists come to view the exquisite masks and elaborate dress. Performers are everywhere. Food and alcohol are […]