Story of the Dish Jota is one of the defining dishes of Trieste and the border culture of Friuli Venezia Giulia. It is a substantial soup of sauerkraut, beans, potatoes and pork, shaped by the meeting of Italian, Slovenian and Austro-Hungarian culinary traditions. Its flavor is intentionally assertive: acidity from fermented cabbage, richness from pork, creaminess from beans and potatoes, and the perfume of garlic and bay leaf. The key to a good jota is balance. The soup shou

Savory pork shoulder braised in dry hard cider with Renette apples and sage.

Cannelloni di Carne (Traditional Italian Beef and Pork Cannelloni with Béchamel and Tomato Ragù) Story of the Dish Cannelloni di Carne are a classic baked pasta in which fresh pasta sheets are rolled around a savory meat filling, covered with tomato ragù and béchamel, then baked until the edges are tender and the top is lightly browned. The dish is rich, but it should still have definition. Pasta, filling, tomato sauce and béchamel must remain distinct enough to be tasted sep