Made in Italy: Food and Stories

Giorgio Locatelli, a famous Italian chef, has combined old Locatelli family stories and recipes with contemporary must-have dishes from his London restaurants in his book "Locanda Locatelli." The book showcases Locatelli's innovative and imaginative food, rooted in classical, regional Italian cooking, and his passion for bringing people together to enjoy good company and conversation. It is a contemporary Italian food bible, filled with insight, historical detail, hands-on expertise, evocative stories, and funny and outspoken observations on the state of food today, written by the acknowledged master of modern Italian cooking.

Format: Hardback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 09 June 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

In this exquisite and meticulously crafted volume, Britain's beloved Italian chef unveils the culmination of a lifetime's work: a harmonious blend of ancient Locatelli family tales and recipes with the contemporary culinary masterpieces from his renowned London restaurants.

"I am an Italian chef who has honed my skills in Paris and flourished in London," asserts Giorgio Locatelli. "Innovative, imaginative cuisine is what I strive to deliver, yet everything I create draws upon the rich tapestry of classical, regional Italian cooking. This is the book that Locatelli enthusiasts have eagerly anticipated since his early days at Zafferano. The recent inauguration of Locanda Locatelli, widely acclaimed as one of the most thrilling eateries in London, has further fueled the fervor surrounding this master chef.

Locatelli infuses Locanda with his vibrant and inviting persona, effortlessly harmonizing style with an unwavering Italian mission: to bring people together around the table, sharing food, relishing in relaxation, and reveling in the company of good conversation. Similarly, his passion for food radiates through every page of this thrilling new book. Whether he reminisces about the delicacies of his native Lombardy, proposes a starter that combines the simplest and freshest ingredients, or elucidates the art of crafting the perfect risotto, Locatelli transports the reader into his own kitchen, allowing them to savor the authentic flavors of Italy.

Packed with the insightful and historical depth typically associated with a food writer, complemented by the hands-on expertise of a top chef, interspersed with evocative anecdotes, and humorous and often forthright remarks on the current state of food, this serves as the contemporary Italian culinary bible, penned by the acknowledged maestro of modern Italian cooking.

Weight: 1860g
Dimension: 255 x 184 x 44 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008548346