Ravioli al Cacao Amaro con Guancia di Manzo Brasata (Italian Cocoa Ravioli with Braised Beef Cheek) Story of the Dish These cocoa ravioli are a modern Italian restaurant preparation built around a classic principle: rich braised meat needs bitterness, acidity and freshness to stay elegant. Unsweetened cocoa in the pasta does not make the dish a dessert. It adds roasted depth and a faint bitterness that works naturally with beef cheek, red wine and smoked ricotta. The filling

A selection of cocktails featuring a classic espresso martini, offering a taste of Italian elegance amidst other refreshing drinks at the bar. Espresso Martini (Italian Style) By Master Chef Gianluca Deiana Abis History The Espresso Martini was originally created in the 1980s in London by bartender Dick Bradsell, but Italy’s deep coffee culture makes this cocktail a natural fit for an Italian-style upgrade. Using high-quality Italian espresso, a touch of Amaro (instead of cof

Martini History The Martini is an international cocktail form, but Italy has shaped its language from the beginning through vermouth. Turin’s tradition of aromatized wine gave bartenders one of the essential ingredients around which the Martini evolved. Modern Italian mixology expands that connection with amari, coffee, citrus, herbs, floral ingredients, and regional fruit. An Italian Martini should not mean adding an Italian ingredient at random. The stronger approach is str