This was such a delight to read! It seemed like a conversation between two friends … the way you interviewed him and his candidness and authenticity! I loved reading about his approach to hospitality when opening up Casa Maria Luigia… one can tell that he has a heart for people and making them feel welcome! I’ve not ventured to the region yet, but this writing is such a helpful guide - I’m adding his restaurants and the Casa to my list!
Hi Laura, I just found your page. This was a fun read. And by the way, your post about about 72 hours in Venice (or Florence) rather than 36, I totally agree! I'm a guide in Florence and wow, there are endless way to "go deeper". Non basta una vita, right?
Fantastic interview! Great timing: I am heading to Emilia-Romagna at the end of April, so you (and chef Massimo) have provided delicious food for thought. I am very excited. Thank you!
Fantastic interview-- what an electric personality. You and he really highlighted what struck me in Modena, which was way that industry and tradition mesh, creating this very modern, almost futuristic sensibility right alongside a this deep tradition of artigiano craftsmanship. And now Imola is on my list to visit!
This was such a delight to read! It seemed like a conversation between two friends … the way you interviewed him and his candidness and authenticity! I loved reading about his approach to hospitality when opening up Casa Maria Luigia… one can tell that he has a heart for people and making them feel welcome! I’ve not ventured to the region yet, but this writing is such a helpful guide - I’m adding his restaurants and the Casa to my list!
Thank you! I was a bit nervous going into it, but he was very approachable and easy to talk to. I’m glad that came across!
Hi Laura, I just found your page. This was a fun read. And by the way, your post about about 72 hours in Venice (or Florence) rather than 36, I totally agree! I'm a guide in Florence and wow, there are endless way to "go deeper". Non basta una vita, right?
Absolutely! One lifetime isn't enough to see and do everything in those cities.
Wow what an experience, and what a personality to meet and talk to. I would love to work at his restaurants just for the experience.
He is just so cool. Such fantastic writing, Laura.
Thanks! I was a bit nervous before the interview, but he’s so easy to talk to.
You did such a beautiful job! I would be nervous too, he’s such a legend. Glad he’s awesome irl!
Fantastic interview! Great timing: I am heading to Emilia-Romagna at the end of April, so you (and chef Massimo) have provided delicious food for thought. I am very excited. Thank you!
I’m sure you’ll have an amazing time!
Fantastic interview-- what an electric personality. You and he really highlighted what struck me in Modena, which was way that industry and tradition mesh, creating this very modern, almost futuristic sensibility right alongside a this deep tradition of artigiano craftsmanship. And now Imola is on my list to visit!
Yes, definitely! Now I want to visit Ferrara too.
So cool to be able to interview him! One day, I'll go...
We had a great conversation! I consider myself very lucky.