***Having an authentic ham and cheese crepe on the Champs Elysees at 1am with a handful of special people that just happened to be in Paris at the same time, then hanging out at an underground club acting silly.

***Seeing cool landmarks like The Eiffel Tower, The Louve, The Notre Dame Cathedral, The Siene River and The Arc de Triumph.

***Waking up in France, having lunch in Monaco, and going to sleep in Italy.

***Seeing the beautiful countryside of Tuscany, and exploring the old towns of Volterra and Gimignano.

***Having a private tour of the Sassicaia Winery and Vineyard, which is closed to the public. A small, very basic family operation that changed the way of wine production in Italy, this wine has won numerous awards over the years and is known as one of the few "Super Tuscans".

***Seeing Michaelangelo's David, Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper, and The Mona Lisa.

***Searching for the perfect thin crust pizza in Italy.

***Partying like a rock star in St. Tropez on the 4th of July and learning the difference between a Magnum(2 bottles), Double Magnum(4 bottles), and Jeroboam(6 bottles).

***Relaxing in the quiet little seaside town of Portofino at the hillside Splendido Hotel, where the view is amazing and the have the best spaghetti I have ever tasted.

***Walking/Hiking 8 miles through Cinque Terre (5 lands), a small group of 5 small fishing villages on the coastline in a National Park.

***Exploring all the nooks and crannies of Venice, Italy and wondering aimlessly through the cobble stone streets. Having drinks at The Gritti Palace, visiting one of the most famous squares in the world ( Piazza San Marco), and shopping in Rodeo-like shops of Chanel and Prada.

***Feeling like a Princess and taking advantage of all the amenities at The Principe Di Savoia in Milan, Italy. The hotel is one of the oldest and most recognized hotels in the city.

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Ancora in Toscana il sesto posto che va a Castiglion della Pescaia (Gr).
Mentre al settimo troviamo la prima delle 3 sarde in classifica, Domus de Maria (Ca).
All’ottavo posto, dalla siciliana Isola di Salina, nell’arcipelago delle Eolie.

Chiudono la classifica al nono e decimo posto altre due località sarde: Baunei (Og) e Posada (Nu), due new entry. La prima per l’impegno profuso nella conservazione del suo litorale di grande valenza ambientale esteso per oltre trenta chilometri caratterizzato da scogliere interrotte da alcune spiagge di grande suggestione (Cala Luna, Goloritzè, Sisine), la seconda per il grande progetto di salvaguardia ambientale di tutto il sistema costiero comprendente la rinaturalizzazione delle dune, il miglioramento della fruibilità compatibile e l’istituzione del futuro parco fluviale del Rio Posada.

A Bosa, solitamente presente nella Guida Blu, quest’anno va il Premio Speciale per la salvaguardia dell’avvoltoio Grifone (Gyps fulvus). Uno dei pochissimi siti in Italia dove è possibile trovare questa specie di rapace.

Mom and Dad, en route to Virginia Beach from Rome, have been delayed in Ramstein, Germany. Since they fly courtesy of military charter jets, it's a waiting game as active personnel get first dibs on seats. If all goes well, they'll land in Baltimore sometime this weekend and find a rental car for the ride home. Fingers are crossed they don't catch a ride and get stuck in Iceland, like last time!

Back in Rome, my sister, Christine, and her boyfriend Bobby are on their own, touring Rome again after returning from the northern coast and Cinque Terre. They leave for London tomorrow morning, where they'll spend a couple more days sightseeing before they head back to Orange County.

It's official . . . sorta

Seeing as my brown-black stray cat has a big, fluffy black tail, I've revised her name to Coco Puff.

Of course, this is all dependent on my assumption that this forlorn creature is female. I haven't seen any spray habits, and she doesn't really care to roam the 'hood and look for fights. We'll see. Maybe I'll be surprised. Coco Puff Daddy?

Today, she was waiting for me on the wall, ready for breakfast. She's become a big talker, calling for me and chattering happily when she hears the rattle of the kibble. I sense that she's lonely, and it tugs at my heart.

Hanno anche illustrato le attività produttive del Parco; delle alici pescate e Monterosso e traformate per inscatolarle, dei diversi prodotti agricoli trasformati: limoni, basilico (pesto), erbe aromatiche di vario tipo, uva, olive, etc.

Tutti prodotti che saranno poi venduti come "prodotti del Parco delle Cinque Terre".

Tutto bene sin qui.

Perché, però, mai alcuno parla dell'amianto presente alle Cinque Terre? E delle discariche? E della rete fognaria inesistente? E dei bilanci che l'Ente Parco non pubblica mai?

Perché? Vogliamo i bilanci!!!

Addirittura producono, nel laboratorio del Parco (avranno chiesto tutti i permessi e le licenze per la cosmesi), prodotti di bellezza, cosmetici, etichettandoli come naturali perché prodotti con le erbe aromatiche coltivate nel Parco.

Ma i bilanci?

Possono essere "naturali" dei prodotti realizzati in zone che presentano amianto a cielo aperto, inquinamento, rete fognaria inesistente?

Ma i bilanci?

Perché non si possono consultare i bilanci? Mi pare che i bilanci di un ente pubblico debbano essere consultabili...

Intanto scorrono le immagini che presentano la "Via dell'Amore", giornalmente percorsa da migliaia di visitatori, e si paga anche per percorrerla...

Ma i bilanci?

Ed ecco il Faraone che soddisfa la propria bramosia di protagonismo...

Faraone vogliamo i bilanci!!!

E' "interessante" leggere tutta la storia dei bilanci qui:

http://www.vas5terreriviera.org/Emergenze/IBilancidelParcoNazionaledelle5Terre/tabid/69/Default.aspx

Me on the balcony of our room.

It rained a good portion of the first day we were there. But that didn't stop us from exploring. Umbrellas in hand we walked around Riomaggiore and over to Manarola.

It was sunny and clear the following days and we spent time walking around all 5 towns, hiking and exploring. We walked soooo much! We even hiked part of the trail along the coast.

There was also time for breaks. Cappuccino, my friend Jenn is right it IS better in Italy, pizza, pasta and desert. Neither of us was a big fan of gelato so we gave it up and shared a desert after every meal, we ate loads of tiramisu!

I did try to learn some Italian before I left, but I can not express how grateful I was that so many Italians speak some English. I felt very impoverished that I hadn't been taught another language as a child. We sat next to some Americans at lunch one day and overheard them making fun of the signage in English, it wasn't also perfect. I couldn't help but think how grateful they should be that there were signs in English at all. Most places in the US don't even offer signs in Spanish.

We followed the siesta plan, going back to our room after lunch for R&R everyday before heading out again.

Cinque Terre was beautiful, I think my favorite town was the one we stayed in Riomaggiore. The towns are very old and built on hills and we had to get used the the streets. Many aren't even wide enough for one car to drive on you must walk.

You can see more pictures of Cinque Terre on Flickr.

I'm working on Thing 14, del.icio.us and social networking. One of the possibilities was bubbling pictures. My effort will be to show the terror I experienced when hiking in the Cinque Terre. I have a real height thing, but I do like to hike. So, we decided to hike from Riomaggiore to Corniglia, the easiest part. Well, my goodness. I clung to the cliffs and looked at the flowers as others were sauntering by. My favorite was the old man with his dog who skipped past me and said in Italian "Watch your feet." You betcha.

Now, I'm trying to get back to these 23 Things. I bubbled a photo, and see where that could be fun. The tags for photos and fun were interesting. I kept thinking about my biggest complaint about a digital camera. It doesn't take the picture that you think you are taking -- it's a moment later. So, I just keep shooting and hoping I'll get something as good as in Catch the Moment. I usually don't.

So, I googled photos, and how many million hits? I wonder how certain things get to be in the top 10. I'm afraid photos and fun are a bit too vague to be useful google searches.

This del.icio.us account may be helpful. I have a bunch of activity, poems & fingerplay ideas bookmarked at home, and yet sometimes I'm at the library and planning storytime. It'd be nice to have resources wherever I am. HMMM.

It would be very useful for our patrons because our Gates computers don't save anything. Makes me think about how I can be sharing with patrons all this stuff I'm learning.

Have to go feed the sheep. They were shorn on Wednesday, and they still don't quite recognize each other. I'm not surprised.

I am going Italy from 09/07/08 - 09/20/08.  I leave from NYC and arrive into Pisa. I may extend this to the end of September depending on my budget and other obligations.

This is Itinerary 1.0 - I am sure it is going to change and get upgraded before September so this blog is meant to help me keep track of my research and changes over time and get other's thoughts and ideas about what I should do.

September 8, 2008

Arrive Pisa  - Pick up rental car from airport and make the the two hour drive to Siena.   I still need to research places between Pisa and Siena that would be nice to explore. Any advice??

September 9, 2008

Explore Siena  Details and sites TBD

I could use some help with Siena.  I know very little.  

September 10, 2008

Depart Siena for Rome - it is a 3+ hour drive with no stops but I plan on taking my time a long the way to explore places like Montepulciano, Cortona and San Gimignano.  

I am so excited to go back to Rome.  I have not been there since 1995.  I am staying near the Spanish Steps and some fabulous shopping areas.  My first night I plan on just exploring the neighborhood near the hotel - The Spanish Step and Trevi Fountain. 

September 10, 2008 - September 12, 2008

09/11 - Explore Rome  I booked a 4 hour photography tour with a national geographic photographer. The goal of the tour is to see Rome on foot and all of the amazing landmarks but also learn to take great pictures. 

Tour Highlights:

• The Coliseum 
• The Foro Romano, or Roman Forum
• The Campidoglio is a remarkable square and an urban masterpiece designed by Michelangelo. 
• Teatro Marcello was the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. Caesar wanted to build a theater to rival the one built by Pompey, whom he had just defeated and killed in the struggle for the control of Rome.
• Tortoise Fountain (Fontana delle Tartarughe) was built by Taddeo Landini and Giacomo della Porta, and located in Piazza Mattei. It is one of the most unique and less-known fountains in all of Rome. 
• The Pantheon

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I want to get there at a decent hour to pick up keys to the apartment and be able to see the below festival.

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That is what I have so far.  Any tips or places not to be missed?? 

 

 

 

 

 

The sea in winter...and at night, as I don't like simple things! ;-)
Anyone likes this picture, but I'm at my 'home' so I can post them! :-D

(Mare delle Cinque Terre - Liguria, Dicembre 2006)

My Italian isn't so hot great good but Cinque Terre roughly translates to 'five villages'. The five small staggered villages make up this town and has become quite the destination for Italy-lovers (aren't we all?) thanks to Rick Steves.

I would go as far to say that this my favorite spot from this vacation. The colors you find are endless; the buildings, waters, boats and flowers you walk by on your way to the train inspire you for many many (weddings) events to come. Which is why I'm going to post up two color palettes straight from the Italian coast.

Based on the hydrangea bush, with blooms larger than my head, that I passed daily, I'm feeling a wedding (on a cliff's edge) with purples, light blues and delicately placed accents would be whimsical.

Thanks to Martha Stewart Online & Anne Watkins Watercolors.

Roma … doar o vizita scurta prin centru (pentru ca ajungem anual de cativa ani) si multe burti de ras cu prietenii de acolo. Plus o ratacire crunta la intoarcerea din calatorie, cand am iesit de pe autostrada pe o iesire gresita si am beleuzit prin oras vreo doua ore, prin jurul Vaticanului, cautand calea buna sa ajungem inapoi la prietenii nostri. Prieteni pe care nu vroiam sa ii mai deranjam sa vina sa ne ia de unde ne ratacisem. Pana la urma tot am facut-o, pentru ca intr-un final micuta Toyota care ne purtase peste o mie cinci sute de kilometri pur si simplu ne-a lasat in mijlocul strazii, incepand sa ii bata ceva la motor si sa aiba probleme de manevrabilitate a volanului.

Intr-un final al finalului am ajuns acasa la prietenii nostri agatati cu tot cu masina de o banda elastica speciala, tractati de alta masina, spre stupefactia multimii de soferi aflati in jur. Si cu mare grija sa nu prindem in coarda de legatura zecile de motociclisti care foiau in trafic printre masini. Miscarea asta cu tractarea aveam sa aflam ca nu se face in Roma fiind interzisa legal.

Dealtfel nici mersul cu masina prin centru pe Via del Corso vinerea noaptea nu se face, dar noi tot ne-am trezit printre oamenii iesiti la plimbare pe strada pentru ca nu am observat niciun semn care sa ne opreasca. Ni s-a spus ulterior ca sunt camere de luat vederi peste tot si ca amenda va sosi pe adresa la care figureaza masina pe care am condos-o in Italia … :( Ramane sa aflam cat si sa trimitem banii spre decontare cand va sosi.

Concluzia a fost ca in Roma, pe unde nu stii (si e putin probabil ca turist sa cunosti prea bine altceva decat punctele de atractie turistica), nu ai nicio sansa sa te descurci fara navigator satelitar. Nici cu o harta clara in mana (pe care noi am obtinut-o de la doi turisti impresionati de disperarea cu care ne tot invarteam aiurea pe strazi). Problema principala e ca strazile nu sunt marcate vizibil la intersectii, placutele cu nume fiind postate undeva pe cladiri si avand culori terne. Pe la periferie am vazut si stalpi cu placute indicatoare in varf, dar pe jumatate fata de cele din America (unde treaba e clara, spatiile sunt delimitate in forme dreptunghiulare regulate si stii ca atunci cand vrei sa ajungi la strada 4 trebuie sa treci dincolo de strazile 1, 2 si 3).

Intre plecarea de la Roma si intoarcerea tot acolo a fost mai intai Rimini. Cu multa, multa varsta a 4-a.

Exagerez?

Si un caine de Rimini ...

Plus ca nu am venit cu mana goala ...

La San Marino ne-am pierdut masina, pentru ca nu mai retineam pe ce parte a muntelui am parcat-o. Stiam insa numele unui partid al carui sediu era alaturi de parcarea cu pricina si am avut despre ce intreba localnicii. Eu chiar am facut o febra groaznica la picioare urcand si coborand scarile in cautarea ei ... Ne-a ajutat pana la urma o tanti care ne-a spus ca locul cautat e pe celalalt versant al muntelui, nu pe cel unde feeling-ul lui Liviu isi imagina ca e (feeling-ul meu nu are pic de imaginatie cand e vorba de orientarea in teren).

Daca nu ati ajuns, San Marino (orasul, dar si intregul stat) e un loc interesant de vizitat, cu multe cetati, muzee ale torturii, muzee ale armelor, parfumuri si pielarie la preturi bune (zic ei) fara taxe, etc.

Si mai e  tara cu doi conducatori in acelasi timp, care raman la conducere doar cate sase luni (ma gandesc cum ar fi la noi sa se stea la guvernare doar jumatate de an: ori ochi scosi politic pe toate drumurile, ori nu s-ar mai baga nimeni, ca in sase luni nici de o vila mai de Doamne ajuta nu ai timp sa pui …) ;)   

Cinque Terre … Locul asta nu trebuie ratat! E de un pitoresc de care nu dai in fiecare zi. Este o rezervatie naturala protejata, unde te poti bucura de timpul liber facand plaja, drumetii montane, scuba diving, plimbari pe mare cu vaporul, caiacul (cui ii da mana iahtul personal), etc.

Doar niste tineri americani mai inventasera cand am fost noi ceva nou doar pentru ei: sariturile in apa de la aproximativ 14 m de pe o stanca direct in mare. Pana la urma a sarit si Liviu iar slipul i s-a rupt la impactul cu apa.

Si pentru voi o floare, din cele care imbracau versantii peste tot.

Toate costa binisor peste ce mai intalnesti in alte parti ale Italiei. Costa inclusiv sa strabati pe jos cei 12 km de carari care leaga primul din cele cinci orase de ultimul.

Dar merita toti banii (inclusiv cei de parcare, 2,8 Euro pe ora in oraselul unde ne-am oprit noi pentru trei zile, Riomaggiore).

I recognize them as ones I ran into during the first leg of my trip, and I stop to have my lunch while watching their antics. The water looks cool and inviting and I envy their sense of adventure and freedom. I sit by a walk that says '5 euro entrare nall via dell 'amore...siamo pazzi?!!'  Which means '5 euro to enter Lover's Lane, are they crazy?' Apparently someone thought the entry was steep! I would have to agree, for only Lover's Lane it is steep, but for the whole trail it is a reasonable price.
Somewhere in the middle of the path there is a bridge hovering over a cliff overlooking the ocean - this is not for a the fainthearted! A man carries his small furry dog over the bridge, clearly the dog is (wisely) afraid of heights. The path continues flat and easy until I reach the train station below Corniglia and many, many stairs. After finding your way up the stairs a sign greets you 'You've Just walked 382 steps". Congratulations! Toward the left is the town of Corniglia, a tiny place perched high up on a cliff.  I clearly remember passing someone's garden with a tree full of ripe, delicious looking lemons. They look particularly wonderful and refreshing after hiking for a few hours. When you reach an area with a restaurant go left into a small street to find a piazza with a church, a large statue and many shops and restaurants. This is a good place to stop for a drink or snack and buy a few postcards.

The most famous length of the Cinque Terre path is Via Dell'amore, or Lover's Lane, which is a short, flat stretch from Riomaggiore to Manarola. The path isn't particularly romantic, the scenery is so-so and it is often crowded, but for a couple it can be quite nice. After all, you don't want your lover to see you panting and sweating up a hill! It is worth visiting for those who can't hike or aren't properly dressed for a real trek.
A lot of the path is covered in graffiti, and instead of forbidding it, it has been embraced. Murals of love notes and paintings of faces and shapes line a long corridor.
The walk is very short and easy, perhaps 15 minutes, then you arrive in Manarola. Manarola is one of the smaller towns, with an adorable marina and surrounded by dramatic cliffs. To get to the city you must go towards the train station and go down a long, ugly tunnel. Take a left up some stairs to see a little Piazza overlooking the Marina. The path to the sea is lined in restaurants and I stop in Manarola for a Foccacia. The little shop serves foccacia, farinata and torta pasqualina, all specialities of the area. The man heats up the fresh foccacia I picked, with spinach and lots of mozzarella cheese. It is a cheap, quick lunch, about 5 euro with a drink. A poem written on butcher paper on the wall explains how foccacia is the true flavor of Liguria, with a feeling of summer sun and fragrant olive oil.
From the shop I go around the corner to get to the Cinque Terre path again.

Certainly the best way to visit the Cinque Terre is by train. The train from Genova Brignole to Riomaggiore, or any of the other cities, takes between 90 minutes and 2.5 hours. The InterCity (IC) train takes about 80 minutes, but the regional train works just as well and costs about 1/3 as much. These trains are only 4.80 euro each way, and have only second class, but they can be smelly and old. (I will post about the Italian train system later).

From the train you will pass many lovely homes. In spring their gardens are bursting with color, purple, red white, every window box is filled with blooms. It is summer now, and the gardens are still filled with beautiful flowers, Bougainvillea cover every wall and pour out onto sidewalks. The peach and beige homes contrast sharply with the green, lush gardens and bright flowers.

When you exit the train in Riomaggiore you can normally follow the crowd to the ticket office and tourist office, which will be to the right. The tourist office can be very useful, there they sell Cinque Terre passes, postcards, travel books and a few souvenirs.

 The tourist office is at a little piazza, where you can find this lovely mural and places to sit. To the right from the office is the city center, and to the left begins the Via dell'amore, the first leg on the Cinque Terre path. I traveled to the city center first.

A long tunnel with a blue ceiling connects you to the city center. All along the tunnel is a mosaic made from tiles, stones and shells, showing pictures of sea life. Following the tunnel you will reach fresh air and again have a choice- right to the marina and beach, or left to the city. I followed the stairs down to the marina, hoping to see a beautiful view of the city. Down this path there is a diving center which offers kayaks for 7 euro/hour and snorkel rental for 10 euro/day as well as scuba excursions. The Cinque Terre is known to be the best place for diving in the Mediterranean, and is a protected area.

The marina is tiny, surrounded by restaurants, and boats are perched all along the sidewalk, small beach and in the limited water. Tourists climb the jetties, perhaps they are trying to spot a whale! Dolphins and whales visit the area, usually in early spring. Walking towards the jetties you again have a choice to make - hike to the nature observation point, or go down to the rocky beach. The beach is quite well attended, despite the rocks, but this isn't for me. I was feeling energetic so I started the hike up to the observation point. The walk is 25 minutes UP, and takes you above and around the beach. The walk can be a little hazardous, so like the whole path of the Cinque Terre, you should be wearing reasonable shoes and jeans if possible. In the summer it's a bit too hot for jeans though, so I carefully avoid the thistle that lines the path. Parts of the stones are broken and falling down, and the path can be very narrow in some places.

After a set of grueling steps you reach a bench and flat area which hugs the shore again. Signs indicate native plants for those naturalists who speak Italian. After a few moments you reach a refreshment point and naturalist library, the perfect lookout point for whale spotting and a good place to take a break. The wildflowers are in full bloom in late June, and I'm particularly charmed with the bright red poppies. Around the back of the naturalist library I found a bench and a little cave, lit with lamps, perfect for a little extra exploring.  

Back down to the city I find many American tourists, and all the touristy things they appreciate. Signs in English say things like 'coffee to go' and 'big pizza' and I even see a self service lavanderia (laundromat), something very rare in Italy.

Through the tunnel again and back to the start of Via dell'amore, I am armed with my camera and my Cinque Terre pass. Let's go!

Ciao

I've just booked flights to go to Italy in mid-July. We'll be flying into Genoa, but have no idea where to stay yet. Hopefully somewhere in the Cinque Terre on the Ligurian coastline. But anywhere where we can sit and enjoy scenes like this with a glass of Prosecco or chianti, and some locally grown food. Fab! This picture is from a choir tour to the region in 2006, just before our concert in the Church in Vernazza.

Presentata giovedì 15 maggio al castello di Riomaggiore la collana editoriale di geofilosofia “Terra e Mare”: presenti le direttrici della collana ed esponenti del mondo accademico.

Il paesaggio è una sorta di deposito di memorie, un insieme di segni impressi dall'uomo attraverso il suo lavoro. Uno spazio non meramente astratto e geometrico, ma concreto lembo di terra, ogni volta singolare, vitale, qualificato dall'incontro tra natura e cultura e dalle loro stratificazioni storiche. Alla Geofilosofia, il compito di interpretare questo serbatoio di memorie culturali trovando ogni volta un linguaggio adatto che sappia corrispondere alla terra in cui viviamo.
Questo l'orizzonte di senso che ha guidato la presentazione della collana di filosofia del paesaggio “Terra e Mare” edita da Diabasis al quale hanno preso parte le direttrici e curatrici Luisa Bonesio e Caterina Resta ed altri esponenti del mondo accademico, Michele Prespiterio, della Società metropolitana di Milano e Massimo Quaini dell'Università di Genova in qualità di coordinatore.

Continua a leggere e guarda il video su Agenzia Stampa Parco delle Cinque Terre

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ที่ที่เทวดานางฟ้าเสวยสุขน่าจะหน้าตาเป็นแบบนี้

5 Nov 2000

ฉันเจอหมู่บ้านที่ไม่มีทางติดต่อทางรถ

ผู้คนสัญจรกันทางเรือและรถไฟ

ชื่อเมืองนี้ว่า "Cinque Terre" หรือ 5 หมู่บ้าน

อยู่ทางเหนือในแคว้น Liguria

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เมืองเล็กมาก แต่ร้านตัดผมทันสมัยจ๊ะ

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หลังจากได้กา์ร์ืดนี้ไม่กี่ปี เราก็ได้ดั้นด้นไปสบตาความน่ารักของเมืองนี้กับตา

จะขอบอกว่า Postcard ของอิตาลีไม่สวยเลย

เพราะวิวจริงสวยกว่าที่เห็นมากมาย

เป็นเมืองหุบเขาติดมหาสมุทร บ้านเมืองไล่เรียงลดหลั่น

ทาสีสวยแสบตา...แต่โดนใจ

ใครอยากไปบ้างลองคลิกไปดูที่

http://wikitravel.org/en/Vernazza

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Collezione, le mie Cinque Terre

Vernazza "Anno 2000"

Photo by Antonio Cella

"I Marchesi Osteria" si trova a Ceparana di Bolano, in quelle che furono le scuderie di Palazzo Giustiniani. A tenere le redini in sala è Federico Mazzoni, mentre dalla cucina, la bravissima Nadia Ricciardi ci stupisce con piatti sobri e eleganti che valorizzano la freschezza dei prodotti locali.

La serata si apre con una degustazione di antipasti: un'insalatina con faraona, asparagi ed erbe aromatiche, fritto vegetale accompagnato da prosciutto serrano, flan di melanzane su crema di parmigiano.

Continuiamo con i primi: gnocchi al pomodori e basilico con caprino dop e tagliolini fave, pancetta e pecorino, dove la materia prima - chissà perchè - ci riporta ai sapori tipici delle primavere laziali (le famose "fave e pecorino" delle "gite fuori porta").

Per secondo la faraona accompagnata da frutta caramellata, leggera, con un buon equilibrio dolce-salato, senza un eccessivo contrasto.

E per finire i dolci, con i quali Nadia mostra tutta la sua abilità nelle guarnire con il caramello, come in questa nuvola che avvolge la bavarese di pistacchio su fragole e fondente:

Segnalato su Identità Golose (e non dal Gambero Rosso, grave lacuna), "I marchesi Osteria" è un indirizzo da ricordare, un fuori programma delizioso, per il prossimo viaggio nella Riviera Ligure.

Il resto dell’articolo:

Articolo tratto da Agrigento: nuove ipotesi - Rivista bimestrale della Provincia Regionale. n. 5 Sett.-Ott. 2007

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