In this exquisitely designed and photographed volume, Britain's
favourite Italian chef brings forth the work of a lifetime: combining
old Locatelli family stories and recipes with the contemporary must-have
dishes from his celebrated London restaurants.
'I am an Italian chef who has cooked in Paris and come of age in London,
' says Giorgio Locatelli. 'Innovative, imaginative food is what people
expect from me, but everything I do has its roots in classical, regional
Italian cooking.'
This is the book that fans of Locatelli have been waiting for ever since
he first made his name at Zafferano. The recent opening of Locanda
Locatelli, widely regarded as one of the most exciting restaurants in
London, has fuelled interest in this master chef.
Locatelli lights up Locanda with his big, welcoming personality,
seamlessly marrying style with an all-Italian mission simply to bring
people together at the table to share food, relax and enjoy good company
and conversation. In the same way, his delight in food shines through on
every page of this exciting new book. Whether he is reminiscing about
the dishes of his native Lombardy, suggesting a starter combining the
simplest and freshest ingredients, or explaining how to make the
ultimate risotto, Locatelli transports the reader into his own kitchen
to savour the real tastes of Italy.
Full of the insight and historical detail you might expect from a food
writer, combined with the hands-on expertise of a top chef, peppered
with evocative stories, and funny and often outspoken observations on
the state of food today, this is the contemporary Italian food bible,
from the acknowledged master of modern Italian cooking.
