Cesare Casella says being Italian is not
about where you’re from…

It’s not about the kind of food you eat or the fashion you wear. Being Italian is about your lifestyle. It is about a lifestyle that embraces simplicity, knowledge and enjoyment of life. When one lives simply, seeks knowledge and maximizes their enjoyment in the process, one is living truly Italian.

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Belated New Year’s

It was a great holiday season. I cannot believe how fast a month went by! I loved to see everyone enjoying good food, good wine, and good company. It was also nice to slow down a little bit to appreciate family and friends. I am going to be very busy in the upcoming months and [...]

Memory food, Christmas Menu

I can’t believe how fast the holidays are approaching. It is a time to reflect on what I like to call memory food. It is similar to comfort food but it doesn’t just make you feel cozy, it has a story behind it. We all have memory foods; they are the ones where the aroma [...]

It’s almost holiday time

I am getting ready for the holidays here at Il Ristorante. I have been working with my kitchen crew to prepare some special holiday menus that I am very excited to share with everyone.