Category Archives: Italian

Zero Otto Nove – Italian Comfort Food in Comforting Setting

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Evan Halperin

Earlier this week, after returning from vacation from the west coast, I was invited to a blogger event hosted by Zero Otto Nove, located in the Flatiron district. Often when you think of Italian food in Flatiron, Eataly often comes … finish reading Zero Otto Nove – Italian Comfort Food in Comforting Setting

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Bottega – Michael Chiarello’s ode to Italian food

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Evan Halperin

To start the new year off right, the Vegetarian and I left the east coast for a vacation to the west coast, specifically the Bay Area. Prior to a week long stay with family in Berkeley, we took a few … finish reading Bottega – Michael Chiarello’s ode to Italian food

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Mussels with Spicy Red Sauce

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Evan Halperin

Yesterday I posted a recipe for some braised chicken thighs which required a cup of crushed canned tomatoes. Since I was sitting with almost a full can of tomatoes, I needed to figure out what to do with them. Typically … finish reading Mussels with Spicy Red Sauce

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Sweet Pea Risotto

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Evan Halperin

On the last episode of Top Chef before the final, a contestant made a delicious Braised Veal with Fava Bean, Rapini and Leaf Risotto. The dish looked exquisite, both for the creamy risotto, but also for the moist, braised veal shanks. … finish reading Sweet Pea Risotto

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You say grits, I say polenta

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Evan Halperin

Maybe it is just me, but I didn’t quite realize that the only real difference between Italian version of Polenta and Southern versions of Grits is the type of ground corn meal. Polenta is a dish that has been around … finish reading You say grits, I say polenta

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Gusto Ristorante e Bar Americano – Review

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Evan Halperin

With a $50 for ($25) coupon in hand, my wife and I tried Gusto last night. While the websites for the restaurant said the dress code here was casual, the restaurant itself appeared to be designed with a bit more … finish reading Gusto Ristorante e Bar Americano – Review

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Chicken (and tofu) Cacciatore with Turnip and Parsnip “Risotto”

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Evan Halperin

Though I don’t talk about it much on The Carnivore and the Vegetarian, I’m a huge fan of Top Chef. I have watched it for years now and just a few weeks ago, the challenge included making Italian comfort foods. … finish reading Chicken (and tofu) Cacciatore with Turnip and Parsnip “Risotto”

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