The availability of fresh fruits and vegetables has shaped the world as a whole. Dedicated to bringing an authentic Italian restaurant experience in Orlando, Christini’s Ristorante Italiano takes pride in the food served and the Italian culture it represents. As a prominent Italian restorante, we take pride in describing the historical influence of food on the Italian culture. This history gives an insight into how the Italian-dining experiences has evolved. In this post, we look at the historical influence and importance of the most popular seasonal vegetable around: the pumpkin. The mere mention of pumpkins in America immediately makes us […]
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Christini’s Ristorante Italiano Open on Christmas for Dinner
Christini’s Ristorante Italiano, an authentic Italian fine dining experience in Orlando, FL, has recently announced that they are now taking reservations for their Christmas dinner. Christini’s will be open for Christmas on Thursday, December 25, with dinner service beginning at 5 p.m. In addition to their customary Italian fare, Christini’s will be serving Dover Sole, traditionally served in Italy during Christmas. Since 1984, Christini’s has been serving the Orlando area with authentic Italian cuisine in an award-winning setting with the best service and food available in the region. Christini’s attention to detail and years of experience in fine dining culminate […]
An Italian-American Thanksgiving
At Christini’s Ristorante Italiano, we appreciate Thanksgiving and its significance to the culture and history of America. It is the quintessential holiday in America for food consumption. Turkey, dressing (or stuffing depending on your preference), mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, corn, cranberry sauce (homemade or jellied), pumpkin pie, apple pie, mincemeat pie….well, we could go on, and on, and on. In an Italian-American family, Thanksgiving is all that, plus more! In many Italian-American families, especially in the northeast, a “traditional” Thanksgiving feast will begin with a lovely antipasto salad; meats, cheeses, olives, anchovies, stuffed pickled peppers, any assortment […]
Celebrate All Saints and All Souls Days Like an Italian
As the leading Orlando fine dining restaurant, Christini’s Ristorante Italiano celebrates and provides services to those who celebrate traditional Italian and American holidays. One of the most predominate holidays in the Italian culture is the celebration of All Saints and All Souls Day. In Italy, the observance of Tutti i Santi Ognissanti (All Saints Day) or La Festa di Ognissanti (The Feast of All Saints Day) is celebrated on November 1st each year and is immediately followed the next day by the celebration of All Souls Day. The end of the fall harvest brings about many customs and rituals that […]
Don’t Eat Wheat? An Italian Diet May Be Just for You
With each passing day, more and more people around the world are being diagnosed with intolerance to gluten, or Celiac Disease. Gluten is a combination of proteins found in grains such as wheat, barley, and rye. Gluten behaves like glue to hold foods together. The intolerance of gluten results in a range of digestive issues that can be mild to life threatening, and learning to navigate through the abundance of choices available in today’s grocery stores and restaurants can be a nightmare for anyone who now has to read each and every label. As it turns out, the Italian diet […]
