Cantina Sicilianita: A Taste of Sicily

by Chris Mallari

Imagine the soft breeze of the Mediterranean Sea tenderly rustling your hair, while you stare out at blue sky and sea.  The sun is high, drenching the countryside with bright light.  You pick up your red wine; smell its aroma before slowly putting the glass to your lips.  You put down the glass only to pick up your fork for some Cannoli.  You savor the taste of the Ricotta cheese on your tongue.  Softly you mumble to yourself, 'Questa è la vita...' ('This is life').  And then you suddenly realize that you’re at Cantina Sicilianita in the Philippines as the couple next to you tries not to stare at the odd person with a glassy look in his eyes.

 C' Italian Ortigas: Pampanga's Famous Panizza, Now in Manila

by Beatriz Acosta

C' Italian Ortigas, Angeles City's popular restaurant serving authentic Italian food, finally opens shop in Manila. Manila patrons of the Pampanga branch can now save their gas money whenever they're craving for the famous original Panizza of C. The City Golf Plaza branch aims to recreate the dining experience of Pampanga with Chef Cathie Lozano at the kitchen. The chef, who is part of the opening team in Pampanga, is now in Manila to keep an eye on the quality and consistency of the food being served. Regular customers will be delighted to see more familiar faces in the new branch, as along with Chef Cathie are staff and cooks from C' Pampanga to deliver the same friendly service to them.

Things You Must Know About Italian Cuisine

 

 

10 Things You Didn't Know About Italian Cuisine

by Trix Deseo

 

Dreaming of flying to Italy to taste 'authentic' pepperoni pizza? Can't wait to talk to an Italian waiter and say “prendo fettuccine all'Alfredo, por favore” in your most convincing Italian accent? Chef Davide Lombardi, CCA instructor and head chef of authentic Italian restaurant: Lombardi, warns you against doing so.

Read on to know why ordering pepperoni pizza or Alfredo pasta must not be done in authentic Italian restaurants. Below is a mix of fun facts and debunked food myths that you probably didn't know about Italian cuisine.