Americans have enjoyed Italian food for over a hundred years, thanks to immigrants that brought recipes with them from their native land. Spaghetti sauce, for example, has been so thoroughly adopted by the American palate that it appears, not just in Italian restaurants, but bars, grills and everything in between. The last few years, however, have seen the rise of the “foodie,” someone looking to explore traditional dishes in exciting new ways, resulting in several trends in Italian food. Splurging on a good meal. For the past several years, Americans ate out sparingly, choosing to eat at home to save […]
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Your Guide to Ordering Italian Pasta
Italians love pasta! In fact, according to the International Pasta Organisation, Italy tops the list of pasta consumption with 26kg of pasta per person consumed each year. The rich culture, unique personalities, and passion for cooking that Italians posses is revealed in the way they cook their pasta, as well as in how they talk about this popular food. But how do Italians talk about their pasta? While you may know the difference between fettuccine and farfalle, what about the difference between an arrabbiata sauce and an amatriciana sauce? When ordering pasta at any fine dining Italian restaurant in Orlando, […]
Summer Italian Food Traditions
Ever wonder why you can get a great cup of coffee anywhere in Italy, but you’ll get a funny look from the bartender if you order a cappuccino after 11am? Customs and traditions are an important part of the Italian culture. And, many of these traditions are food-related because Italians take food very seriously. Each region, and sometimes even a city, has regional specialties that they are very proud of. With 20 different regions in Italy, each offering its own culinary specialties, there’s something for everyone all year long. Italians pride themselves on using fresh, in-season ingredients grown locally. During […]
Chris Christini Invites You and Your Party to Our Private Dining Room
With our quintessential service and high quality dishes, Christini’s Ristorante Italiano has gained a reputation for mastering the art of fine dining. We extend this reputation to our private dining room, where guests can make their experience even more memorable as they celebrate a special occasion or corporate event in the privacy of an exclusive dining area. Quaint, elegant, and sophisticated, our private dining room offers guests the perfect setting to host a special celebration. Aptly named The Grand Finale, our private dining room combines exquisite a la carte Italian dining with the intimacy and personalization of a private event. […]
Wine Pairing Tips
When it comes down to it, pairing wine with the food on the table isn’t as complex as it may seem. Although becoming a sommelier involves extensive knowledge and training, you can still be your own wine-pairing connoisseur by understanding the basics of blending and pairing wine with your cuisine. There are no intricate systems for successfully pairing your favorite food with a wine that accentuates the flavors of your dish. All it takes is a little experimenting and taste-testing to formulate a quintessential pairing that brings out the flavors and aromas of both the food and the wine. A […]
