Rolando Recommends...

Whether you are looking for a recipe for Penne with tuna, capers, olives and lemon or a rustic restaurant in Tuscany, Rolando has plenty of suggestions. Extensive travels throughout Italy and years of working with purveyors of traditional artisan food have contributed to Rolando's expertise. Thomas A. Keller, chef and owner of The French Laundry says, "Manicaretti is an integral part of The French Laundry's success. Rolando Ruiz Beramendi's standards are on par with our own."

Rolando shares his knowledge — recommending restaurants, stores and books while adding personal asides that reveal his love of traditional Italian cooking.

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