About vfallucca

Engineer, adopted Milanese, accidental Carioca, born Sicilian, Palermitan by grace of God

Percorsi Stellati/Starred Journeys: Christian Etienne (Avignon)

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Maison Christian Etienne is probably the best restaurant in Avignon. Awarded 1-Michelin Star, its Chef Guilhem Sevin  proposes an intriguing menu based on tomato as main ingredient. Price is high, but for a Michelin Star restaurant is reasonable (below 100 Euros per … Continue reading

Percorsi stellati/Starred Journeys: Villa Crespi (Orta San Giulio – Novara)

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Today was Antonino Cannavacciuolo day. His restaurant is located in the fascinating Villa Crespi , a magnificent villa in moorish style built in 1879 by the cotton tycoon Cristoforo Benigno Crespi, who wanted to bring the charm of Baghdad back to his beloved … Continue reading

Basque Country and Provence

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This summer we decided to make another “on the road” holiday ….well much less challenging than Route 66 in 2014, nevertheless same excitement and fun: we visited the Basque Country both on the Spanish and the French side. During the … Continue reading

Percorsi Stellati/Starred Journeys:Martín Berasategui (Lasarte-Oria,San Sebastian)

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Restaurante Martín Berasategui is above all an unforgettable taste experience. Awarded 3-Michelin Stars , it perfectly epitomizes the stereotype of what a 3-Michelin Stars restaurant means: a unique cuisine, worth a special trip! …this is exactly what I am talking about. As … Continue reading

Percorsi stellati/Starred Journeys: The River Café (New York)

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The River Café may not be at the same level of other “Michelin Stars” (even if the food is  very good, no doubt about this), but definitely is located in one of the most charming and breathtaking spots in the … Continue reading

Percorsi stellati/Starred Journeys: Iyo (Milano)

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First Japanese food restaurant awarded 1 Michelin Star in Italy, Iyo definitely deserves its  reputation. Yes, probably the environment is a bit too dark (somehow recalls a pure candle light atmosphere), but the food is sublime indeed. We opted for the tasting  menu (“Faccio … Continue reading

Morocco and the Sahara Desert

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Memories from my last trip in South Morocco Ouarzazate Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou (UNESCO World Heritage) Oasis de Fint Ouarzazatewood…on the Gladiator film-making stage Todgha Gorge And finally …the Sahara Desert (Merzouga, Taouz)

Percorsi Stellati/Starred Journeys: Berton (Milano)

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Sono stato invitato dal mio amico Francesco, grande food enthusiast, per un veloce pranzo di lavoro e come al solito accade con i suoi inviti, le aspettative sono state più che rispettate. Siamo andati al Ristorante Berton, il nuovo ristorante … Continue reading