Finding the perfect pairing of wine with Italian food is not as daunting a task as you might think. There are six basic things to keep in mind when selecting wines to successfully enhance your culinary selections and our Italian restaurant in Orlando, Christini’s Ristorante Italiano, is proud to offer a vast selection of wines from around the world to help you select the ideal complement with your award-winning meal. Foods that are fatty or rich in nature should be paired with wines that tend to have an acidic finish. You will want to select a wine whose flavor […]
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Italy and the Olive
The Mediterranean diet is said to be one of the healthiest ones in the world. One of the contributing factors to this lifestyle is undeniably the olive and its byproduct: olive oil. The Italians have incorporated olives and olive oil into their cuisine for thousands of years. While it is said that the first olive trees grew in what is now known as Turkey and have been mentioned throughout Greek mythology and the Bible as having restorative powers, they have been a symbol of peace, vitality, and of course, nourishment. It has been nicknamed “The Noble Fruit.” The best restaurant […]
Italian Fall Favorites
Fall in Italy is a phenomenal gastronomical experience. You can savor the taste of the fall harvest and the most authentic Northern Italian cuisine at Christini’s Ristorante Italiano, the best of fine dining Orlando! The Italian autumn harvest is typically abundant with squash, pumpkin, chestnuts, mushrooms, and truffles, just to name a few of the items celebrated at this time of the year. The Spaniards are credited with being responsible for introducing pumpkins to southern Italy, and they have been integrated into Italian cuisine ever since. Whether roasted, pureed, or sautéed, the sweet flesh of pumpkin is a staple in […]
How to Throw an Italian Party
In the Italian culture, people can always find a reason to celebrate and throw a party. In Italy, food is love and in an Italian party, the food is always the star of the show. We are going to share some neat ideas for an Italian-themed party that you can throw at home, but if hosting a special occasion meal is not in your wheelhouse, the best restaurant Orlando, Christini’s Ristorante Italiano will certainly exceed your expectations! Whether it’s your first dinner party, or you are a veteran party thrower, the first thing you need to do is realistically decide […]
The Best Sicily Has to Offer
Italy’s boot seems to be kicking the island of Sicily off its toe straight into the African continent. Thankfully it can’t – it would be a terrible loss. Sicily is a beautiful and intriguing island. It is a major influence in Italian cuisine and culture. The fine dining Orlando experience at Christini’s Ristorante Italiano provides an outstanding opportunity to sample authentic regional Italian fare, including some Sicilian favorites set in a sublime ambiance. Over the years, the diet of Sicilians has been gradually changed with the introduction of foods brought to its shores by those who either conquered or settled […]
