caprese

mozzarella

Mild Italian cheese

• tomatoRed culinary fruit
• basilFragrant culinary leaf
• olive oilFruit-pressed culinary fat

balsamic · burrata · buffalo · heirloom · cherry tomato · sea salt · pepper · oregano · arugula · prosciutto

Mediterranean

Sea between Europe, Africa, Asia

• antipastoItalian appetizer course
• bruschettaGrilled bread with toppings
• olive oilFruit-pressed culinary fat

balsamic · pesto · ciabatta · prosciutto · focaccia · trattoria · pomodoro · insalata · buffalo milk · Naples

layered

Having multiple levels

• stackedArranged in a heap
• deconstructedBroken down systematically
• platedCoated with metal

arranged · drizzled · garnished · sliced · alternating · fanned · skewered · tower · composed · artistic

ripe

Ready to eat

• juicyFull of moisture
• crispFirm and breakable
• vibrantFull of life, intensity

seasonal · garden-fresh · raw · uncooked · chilled · room temperature · summery · light · simple · minimal

skewer

Pointed cooking rod

• saladCold dressed vegetables
• sandwichFilling between bread slices
• paniniGrilled Italian sandwich

pizza · flatbread · tart · galette · crostini · bruschetta · pasta · ravioli · risotto · soup

• Italian foodpasta, spaghetti, risotto, gnocchi, ravioli
• appetizersmozzarella sticks, canapes, bruschetta, buffalo wings, nachos
• saladsgreen salad, garden salad, house salad, tossed salad, side salad
• italian appetizersbruschetta, antipasto, prosciutto, carpaccio, arancini
• Neapolitan foodNeapolitan pizza, pizza Margherita, Margherita pizza, buffalo mozzarella, limoncello
• tomato saladspanzanella