We All Scream for Fresh Gelato!

We all scream for authentic gelato! We recently discovered a gelato goldmine at a quaint cafe in Occoquan dubbed Tastefully Yours, which serves fresh Dolci Gelati daily! CiaoDC’s old friend, Gianluigi Dellaccio of Dolci Gelati, is originally from Naples and has been serving the DC area with his authentic gelato for over 10 years. He is the master of gelato in DC, and now Virginians can sample his treats by the water down in Occoquan. Live La Dolce Vita this summer and take your gelato with you at Tastefully Yours Cafe!

Flavors of Italy line the streets of historic Clifton, VA

Flavors of Italy line the streets of historic Clifton, VA. Trattoria Villagio Mercato and Villagio Ristorante are hosts to fine dining, al fresco luxury and more. Escape to the countryside this summer and enjoy a taste of Italy in the beautiful garden of Villagio Ristorante followed by house-made gelato at Paterson’s ice cream depot. Looking for some vino top it off? Stop off at Paradise Springs Vineyard and make a day of it.

 

A Chat with Lucia's Restaurant in Herndon, VA

We recently chatted with Herndon's beloved Italian restaurant, Lucia's!  Learn about this family-owned goldmine nestled in a beautiful Herndon neighborhood.  Lucia's features a scratch kitchen with a small-town vibe.  To get close and personal with one of the owners in our latest CiaoDC Chat, click here. To learn more about Lucia's, visit http://www.lucias-italian.com/herndon  or check out their Facebook.

Amy Riolo on "Foodie & the Beast" - Program Recording

Follow the link below to hear our friend, Mediterranean lifestyle advocate, and chef Amy Riolo's segment on Foodie & The Beast.  Amy sat with hosts Nycci and David Nellis to discuss her new cookbook Quick Diabetic Recipes for Dummies and the importance of a diabetes-friendly diet.

Live recording of the 7/29 program here. 

Celebrate Festa di San Lorenzo on August 12th in DC

The Feast Day of San Lorenzo – typically celebrated on August 10 – is a grand celebration of food and wine in Florence, Italy.  Here in D.C., it's a reason for us to indulge in the best Italian delicacies around!

San Lorenzo Ristorante + Bar (click here for our CiaoDC Chat on the restaurant!) is named after Chef Massimo Fabbri's favorite neighborhood in Florence – Borgo San Lorenzo, as well as his 4 year old son, whose name honors San (or Saint) Lorenzo, the patron saint of chefs.

Chef Massimo will continue Florence's grand tradition of honoring San Lorenzo by hosting his First Annual "Festa di San Lorenzo" on Sunday, August 12th at the restaurant! See the celebratory three-course prix-fixe menu below.

FESTA DI SAN LORENZO MENU

Prix-Fixe $55 per person.

Sunday, August 12, 2018

PRIMI (choice of)

ANGURIA

Watermelon Salad, Buffalo Mozzarella, Balsamico, Cherry Tomatoes

MELONE

Chilled Cantaloupe Melon Soup, Crab Meat, Crispy Prosciutto

TONNO

Tuna Tartare, Burrata, Roasted Tomatoes, Yuzu, Lemon Vinaigrette

SECONDI (choice of)

PAPPARDELLE

Pappardelle, Tosca-style Rabbit Ragu, White Wine, Herbs, Olive Oil

IPPOGLOSSO

Seared Halibut, Corn, Chanterelles, Tuscan Salmoriglio

POLLO

Roasted Baby Chicken, English Peas, Baby Chard, Shallots, Black Truffle

DOLCI (choice of)

CIOCCOLATO

Chocolate Mascarpone Truffle Torte, Orange Liqueur Sauce, Raspberries, Candied Pistachios

ROBIOLINA

Thyme, Honey & Robiolina Cheesecake, Black Raspberry Compote, Graham Cracker Streusel

FORMAGGI

Selection of Cheeses

San Lorenzo Ristorante + Bar

1316 9^th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001

202-588-8954

info@SanLorenzoDC.com

www.SanLorenzoDC.com