Pennette alla Vodka are officially back in style after having been forgotten and removed off most menus for the past 20 years. They used to be a staple of Italian cuisine back in the 80’s with their origins being traced to a restaurant called “Dante” in Bologna where they would flambé the penne in front on you at the table (yes, very 80’s), all the cool kids used to eat them back then and they were even served in clubs and bars.

Risi e Bisi is a Venetian dish, typical of Venetian, Vicentine and Veronese cuisine, based on rice and peas. The best time to have Risi e Bisi is in the spring as this is when peas are in season and the dish will be even better. Risi e Bisi is one of those typical “poor dishes” that taste absolutely delicious.