WINE AND DRINK
A SPIRIT GROWS IN BROOKLYN
Happy Hour in America, or Apertivo in Italy, are both considered an afternoon ritual intended to celebrate a hard days work and gather with friends. In an American pub you might find pretzels or peanuts to wash down an IPA or an Old Fashioned. In Italy, olives, cheeses or small, fried meatballs help patrons enjoy some down time along side a glass of Rosato or Campari, a bitter liqueur from Milan that’s the highlight in a classic Negroni.
Italy is known for some of the finest wines in the world. It also has a thriving, modern day micro-brew scene- making amaros for ancient aperitifs that range from citrusy to deeply bitter. Over the course of history, amaros have been used for many things including health tonics and digestive treatments. As time went on, the amaros were enjoyed on their own after a heavy meal to settle the stomach. As bar culture modernized and became more of an experience to pair with foods, these amaros were used to create unique cocktails on menus across the world.
In the New York borough of Brooklyn, the company Faccia Brutto was started by Patrick Miller, a former chef, and his small team who are making some incredible amaros. The team has taken a page out of the culture of Italian drinking traditions and have created some incredible spirits that respect the traditional flavors but speak Brooklyn.
FEATURED RECIPE
RICOTTA AND VEAL MEATBALLS
This is an easy recipe that can be done in less than one hour, but taste like it was cooking all morning. These meatballs can be served on their own, over pasta or on pizza (special recipe coming soon!).
A Bridge Apart, Connected by Pasta
A Bridge Apart, Connected by Pasta
A Bridge Apart, Connected by Pasta
A sneak peek into two New York Pasta Shows and recipes inspired by them
Introducing Our Sunday Table
A Bridge Apart, Connected by Pasta
A Bridge Apart, Connected by Pasta
This is our first post introducing Our Sunday Table, please read to see what we are about!
Welcome to Our Sunday Table
Our Sunday Table celebrates the Italian influence on modern lifestyle. Follow us for new series like New World Wine and Drink, A Sunday State of Mind, and ST Eats every week, where we share cooking tips, meal planning ideas, and delicious recipe ideas as we curate the best Italian foods, wine, culture, and businesses on the internet.
A Sunday State of Mind
The Sunday State of Mind is our tribute to the Italian saying, 'La Dolce Vita' or 'the sweet life', celebrating modern lifestyle, music, and decor that embraces this sentiment. Alongside this, we also share essential cooking tips, meal planning strategies, and delicious recipe ideas to enhance your experience of 'the sweet life.'
ST Eats
ST Eats features three original series: ST Kitchen, CURED, and Flour-ish. Our weekly series, ST Kitchen, focuses on cooking tips and meal planning by highlighting recipes from our test kitchen, recipes created by social media influencers, and dishes from local chefs. The other series, CURED and Flour-ish, will delve into two essential pillars of Italian cuisine, offering even more recipe ideas to inspire your culinary adventures.
New World Wine and Drink
New World Wine and Drink is all about the innovators. Here, you will explore cooking tips and meal planning as you learn why the Nebbiolo takes root in Pennsylvania or who is behind that Campari style blend being crafted in Brooklyn. This series follows the growers and bartenders translating centuries-old Italian tradition into new soil, new botanicals, or beers, one bottle at a time, while also offering recipe ideas that inspire creativity in your own cooking.