Fabio Picchi, whose legendary restaurant Cibreo in Florence reshaped the way the world viewed Tuscan cuisine, has died. According to La Nazione, he was 68 and had been battling a long-term illness. Named after the classic Tuscan dish cibreo — a sauce made with chicken combs, wattles, and livers — the restaurant has been a gathering …

Fabio Picchi, influential Florentine chef and author who reimagined Tuscan cuisine, has died. Read More »

With more than 750 gourmet products and dozens of Italian producers in attendance, the 8th year of Taste of Italy Houston™ is back in person with two days of industry focused events. Sunday, March 13 9am-5pm: The Villa Sandi Houston Sommelier Competition 10am: Exhibitors Only: Food and Wine Trade Seminar with Spec’s Italian wine buyer …

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Texas BBQ and Chianti Tasting and Seminar with pit master Ara Malekian Spec’s Italian wine buyer Tom Dobson food writer Eric Sandler (CultureMap) Monday, March 14 2:30 p.m. $25 per person includes admission to the walk-around tasting Click here to register. Taste of Italy’s most popular seminar, “Texas BBQ and Italian Wine,” returns this year …

“Texas BBQ & Chianti” seminar with celebrity pit master Ara Malekian. Read More »