Ristorante "da Achille" in Sant'Antioco, a winning choice

Paolo Centoni, chef Achille Pinna, Luca Centoni

Chef Achille Pinna, classe 1968 nato a Sant'Antioco nel Sulcis, figlio d'arte, segue le orme del padre proprietario dell'hotel Moderno e del ristorante annesso, che Achille ha elegantemente e sobriamente arredato e in cui lavora con passione ed entusiasmo. Solo nei mesi invernali accetta le richieste di collaborazione che provengono dall'estero. Pinna è uno dei massimi esponenti della cucina sarda ed è un eccellente ambasciatore dell'arte culinaria italiana nel mondo: Giappone, Russia, Brasile solo per citarne alcuni dei paesi dove è costantemente richiesto. Implementa le sue conoscenze apprendendo diverse tecniche di preparazione dei cibi e presentazione dei piatti che poi riversa nelle sue creazioni, sempre nel rispetto della tradizione in una raffinata ed impalpabile "fusion". La terra del Sulcis,  generosa di ottimi prodotti, caratterizzati da sapori intensi e profumati si incontra con il mare bellissimo ed incontaminato della Sardegna, ricco di pesce (tra cui il celebre tonno rosso), oltre a crostacei e frutti di mare. Lo chef Achille Pinna interpreta mirabilmente questo incontro esaltandone i sapori ed i profumi con passione e creatività. Vi raccomandiamo di non perdere l' occasione di degustare il suo splendido menu e la fantastica pasticceria, che noi abbiamo provato per voi assegnando uno score di 20/20. Un scelta vincente.

Chef Achille Pinna, 1968 born in Sant'Antioco in Sulcis, son of art, follows the footsteps of the owner of the hotel Moderno and its restaurant, which Achille has elegantly and sobriquently furnished working hard with passion and enthusiasm. Only during the winter months he accepts requests for worldwide collaborations. Pinna is one of the top exponents of Sardinian cuisine and is an excellent ambassador of Italian culinary art in the world: Japan, Russia, Brazil just to name a few of the countries where he is continuously required. He implements his skills by learning different techniques of food preparation and dish presentation. He creates them always in the respect of tradition in a refined and impalpable "fusion". The land of Sulcis is generous and has excellent products, characterized by intense and scented flavors, that meet the beautiful and unspoiled sea of ​​Sardinia, full of incomparable seafood not to mention the awesome  "Red Tuna". Chef Achille Pinna admirably interprets this encounter, exalting its flavors and scents with passion and creativity. We recommend that you do not miss the opportunity to taste his wonderful menu and the fantastic pastry, which we have tried for you assigning a final score of 20/20. A winning choice.

Pictures samples of antipasto and main course

Pictures samples of the desserts

Hotel Sant'Antioco - Albergo Ristorante Moderno - Ristorante da Achille

Via Nazionale 82 - 09017 Sant'Antioco (CI), ITALY

Tel. +39 0781.83105 - +39 0781.840252

E-mail: info@hotel-moderno-sant-antioco.it

Highlight by Paolo and Luca Centoni

Picture by Maria Grazia Sanfelice

Raglan Road Pub a St.Patrick an Evergreen Classic in Disney Springs

March 17 2016 and it’s still St.Patrick at Raglan Road Pub in Disney Springs Orlando,FL. This is an update after two years from our last visit and the level is still great as warm as is the hospitality! We tasted some of the same dishes (just to compare them with the previous time) and also some new ones. The service increased even more meanwhile the music show is still unbeatable. Super crowed for the day but with an authentic Irish soul that let you forget the outside world projecting you directly in Dublin or somewhere else in the green island overseas. We still think this is the best choice for this kind of food and entertainment in the magic world of Orlando. For more details we remind you to read our other article about this place.

Downtown Disney hangout featuring modern Irish pub-fare classics plus live Celtic music & dancers.

Located in: Disney Springs Marketplace

Address: 1640 Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Phone:(407) 938-0300 

Reservations: opentable.com

Menu: raglanroad.com

highlight by Luca Centoni

pictures by Maria Grazia Sanfelice

Pizza Time in St. Augustine,FL. Best Slice in USA

It's always "Pizza Time" in St. Augustine Florida! Domenico (the owner) makes the 2nd Best ranked pizza in US according with TripAdvisor reviews. He is a true Italian native guy who knows his job and the importance of the ingredients,too. His pizza is exactly like an Italian pizza made in the original country. We are Italians too and so we can confirm that!!

Every time we have the chance to stop in St. Augustine we go there and taste authentic stuff, having some conversation with him (in Italian of course!). Because it's by the slice you can try many different Italian styles, and of course also the Brooklyn NYC Pizza. My fav is the white one, with true Italian cheese that really tastes a lot better then anything else you can find around here.

The dough is crispy and nice and he makes it thin or thick style, always cooked to perfection

Because Americans like it he prepares also "Garlic knots", though Italians don't even know them!

His guys learnt from him how to handle a pizza dough in the Italian way, making some show,too

 The shop is located in the main street of the oldest town in USA, where you can still walk without a car, having a sensation to be in the old Europe. This surely adds more authenticity to the place in itself, not to mention the Italian music and the video that you can hear and watch while you eat.

Finally his tomatoes sauces aren't from concentrate but from fresh, juicy and unique Italian production that have to be tasted to understand the difference. Dough is important but ingredients are too!!! How many times you have tried a good pizza dough but then the flavor of the topping wasn't so good and healthy? So it's simple... a great authentic Italian pizza is made of few, but essential, aspects that most people around here don't even care about. But if over a thousand of reviewers voted "excellent" on TripAdvisor... well that must be at least true. Indeed we tried and say yes it is!

124 St George St, St Augustine, FL 32084, USA

(904) 819-0133

Highlight by Luca Centoni

Picture by Maria Grazia Sanfelice   

"Waco Taco" Best Innovative Mexican Food in Orlando

It's the end of the year and, as usual, we assigned the best ethnic food in Orlando Metro area. So for 2015 our highest score in this category goes to "Waco Taco" in Longwood (Orlando North).
A group of nice young latin guys which are doing really great about Mexican food innovation.

Everything is made fresh in front of you and in a "gourmet" style including an awesome presentation for a ready to go dish. Their "Menu" includes all the Mexican classics, such as Tacos trio, Chimichangas (our favorite), Burritos, Gourmet Nacho Chips, plus a special pork recipe (the Cochinita Pibil or Pibil Pork). It's truly delicious and a must to try!!! Our advice when you order is to ask any recipe loaded with "Everything"..... don't worry...they will understand!

Salsas and condiments are always home made, including pico de gallo and quickly cooked in a friendly, colored and casual environment.

They make also a quite unique dessert recipe that is perfect to try at the very end of a meal. The heart of it is chocolate and the topping is a real surprise.

The good of this place is that it's directly connected with the "Hourglass Brewery" a further gem which locally produces new craft beers every month. So you can have some good sodas at "Waco Taco" or you can pair your order with amazing beers, being served at the tables on both sides of this building. "Eat more Tacos" here and you'll be in the heaven of a new, light, delicious Mexican Food!

Hightlight by Luca Centoni

Pictures by Maria Grazia Sanfelice 

The "Canyons Boutique Hotel" in Kanab Utah

Utah is probably the most beautiful and attractive state of the South West of USA. You can be surprised how sophisticated can be an accommodation in the middle of this wild place. We are talking of Kanab city, the perfect point to visit everything around this area. The "Canyons Boutique Hotel" is the place to go for a special treat.

Luxury styled rooms and a stunning hall make this hotel a gem in the desert among the canyons.

Very close to the hotel there is a fantastic gourmet place which name is the "Rocking V Cafe"  we tried fantastic trouts recipes that you wouldn't expect in a remote place of the west.

Out of Kanab simply everything is a must to see! But we highlight for you the "Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park" also famous for many movies filmed here, including some "Star Wars" scenes.

Highlight by Luca Centoni

Pictures by Maria Grazia Sanfelice