Seasonal Markets and Foods from Italy

November 5, 2007 | By Shannon Kelly
Open markets connect us with the seasons. The Sicilian persimmons in Siracusa Italy remind us that fall has much to give in late October.
 

 
Daily, the pop-up butcher at the Campo de Fiori in Rome sets up his stand daily so Italians can enjoy the freshest selection.
 


The Neapolitan fish monger on via tribunali displays the days catch of razor clams, fish and one live octopus upon milk cartons.

 

We love the social connection between food and purveyor: here, there or in Italy.

 
Tags: produce, rome, napoli, italy, sicily, food, grocery, popup food

a Pizza Cone?

November 28, 2006 | By Shannon Kelly


Word has been floating about in certain circles of trend watchers and food types about the to-go pizza made in the shape of a ice cream cone. Founded in 2002 and based in Padova, Italy, they are franchising like crazy after opening five locations in Italy. There are plans for Kono's in the UK, Japan, Russia, Columbia and Korea.

What I do not understand is why anyone would put a Kono Pizza (or go to one) in Napoli, the undisputed city of pizza. I'm perplexed.

And no, I did not order one. I went for proper pizza at Da Michele and L'Europeo di Mattozzi. Street pizza on Via dei Tribunali at what I think was Di Matteo. Here's the best.

 


UPDATE 2/15/09: More info and debate on Pizza Cone at Slice.

 
Tags: QSR, trendscaping, napoli, italy, restaurants, food, pizza, trends