Meet & Eat: A Gianni’s North Beach Livestream Extravaganza

Meet & Eat: A Gianni’s North Beach Livestream Extravaganza

Turns out if you start to type “Gianni North Beach” into Google, it autocompletes with “Gianni North Beach Dead.” Hey, wait a minute! Not true, last time I checked. Sure, we went away for about 3 and a half years. And yes, I’ve been laying 

Paccheri Pasta with Ricotta & San Marzano Marinara Sauce

Paccheri Pasta with Ricotta & San Marzano Marinara Sauce

I love paccheri, big fat pasta tubes that trap sauce inside and close and open as you spear one with your fork, sometimes making a smacking noise. They’re fun to eat. Hungry, low energy? You’ll be eating this dish in the time it takes to 

North Beach Parade & Fall Bounty from Italia

North Beach Parade & Fall Bounty from Italia

North Beach’s Italian-Heritage Parade, the oldest in America, is Sunday, October 7. Book your lunch table now at one of the many caffes and restaurants on the parade route. They’re going fast. It’s a fantastic holiday. You don’t want to miss it. Everyone will be there. We’re 

North Beach Walking Tour Saturday!

North Beach Walking Tour Saturday!

Fans who took my tour a few months ago called to see if I would do a tour of North Beach for out-of-town guests this Saturday, April 28 at 11:00 a.m. Do you want to join us? Get to know my my favorite restaurants, bakeries, food shops, art galleries 

Gianni Hosts a North Beach Antipasti Party?

Gianni Hosts a North Beach Antipasti Party?

The other night my Emerald Tablet friends and I put together a tasty family-style dinner at North Beach’s Vicoletto, the Calabrian restaurant on Green.  We were talking about a Gianni’s North Beach cooking demonstration and tasting at their gallery and creative learning space. They don’t 

Join Gianni for a Culinary Tour of Emilia-Romagna

Join Gianni for a Culinary Tour of Emilia-Romagna

The crowds have thinned and the September weather is glorious. The markets overflow. It’s one of my favorite seasons to visit Italia. It’s a fine time to settle into the region of Emilia-Romagna the culinary heart of Italia. Prosciutto and parmigiano come from Parma and 

Cook with Gianni Live in North Beach

Cook with Gianni Live in North Beach

Cooking Class at Cookhouse My friend Chef Tom Herndon of Hipp Kitchen asked if I wanted to do a cooking class showcasing the rustic food of Italia. Tom teaches those with food allergies and sensitivities so I’m cooking without gluten, dairy, shellfish, soy or peanuts. 

Village News/Sunday Recipe: Great Parade & Roasted Rosemary Chicken

Village News/Sunday Recipe: Great Parade & Roasted Rosemary Chicken

What a day–the fog finally burned off as we headed down the hill to North Beach’s Caffe Puccini to watch the 143rd Italian Heritage Parade–the oldest in the country. Hundreds were lining the parade route already. The tables set up in the street all over 

Friday Recipe: da Flora’s Arancini with a Spicy Aioli

Friday Recipe: da Flora’s Arancini with a Spicy Aioli

All of those who gathered at my private Sunday dinner at da Flora raved about our il pranzo. The women at da Flora were at the top of their game!

North Beach Primavera: Yo-Yos, Stonefruit and Tanks!

North Beach Primavera: Yo-Yos, Stonefruit and Tanks!

Come and meet up with me in the Village of North Beach today!

North Beach & Chinatown Mix It Up for Noodle Fest

North Beach & Chinatown Mix It Up for Noodle Fest

There will be a video of the day soon, but until then, I just wanted to report what a beautiful day it was, and how much fun. I enjoyed making pastas the colors of the Italian flag. (OK, I admit, the red bell pepper variety 

A Taste of Spring in Venice at da Flora Ostaria

A Taste of Spring in Venice at da Flora Ostaria

Don’t miss this custom Venetian-style menu with wine pairings from my favorite North Beach restaurant!

Tale of Two Noodle-Loving Neighborhoods

Tale of Two Noodle-Loving Neighborhoods

Chinatown and North Beach come together for Noodle Fest 2011 – an outdoor event celebrating food and culture.

Walking and Eating in North Beach

Walking and Eating in North Beach

In the course of the 90 minute romp, I cover tons of history and trivia that goes beyond food and deep into the culture – past and present – of my Italian North Beach village.