Comfort Food: Exploring simple and traditional Italian-influenced foods in Croatia By Rebecca Dumais Why would a renowned Italian restaurant owner travel to Croatia to embark on a food and wine tour in Istria? Well, not only did Tomo Kovacek visit his home country (which also has a deep-rooted Italian history) he and his wife and business partner Glorija, along with Verace’s restaurant … [Read more...] about Oakville’s Verace Brings Croatian-Italian Culinary Inspiration Home
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Ritorno’s Julia Hanna Celebrates the Power of Food and Community
Coming Home... A Return to the Table For over 40 years, Julia Hanna has been a visionary in the restaurant industry and the Oakville community, creating spaces where the simple act of sharing a meal turns into something magical. Her deep-rooted belief in the importance of food, family, and connection—particularly influenced by her Italian heritage—has defined her career and inspired … [Read more...] about Ritorno’s Julia Hanna Celebrates the Power of Food and Community
Di Mario’s Trattoria: Rustic & Reimagined
Fantastico By Rebecca Dumais Chef Claudio Aprile has never been one to simply carry over or put together a meal based on someone else’s list of ingredients, quantities or methods, but when he was approached to reimagine the menu at Di Mario’s Italian Trattoria by restaurant owner, entrepreneur and CEO of Paramount Foods Mohamed Fakih, the fit couldn’t have been more ‘fantastico.’ Aprile … [Read more...] about Di Mario’s Trattoria: Rustic & Reimagined
