sjweinstein

I was just in Turin this summer and had terrific Bicerin and giandujotti at Guido Gobino, the guru of gianduja.. http://www.guidogobino.it/#/en/news/1/ It's nearly impossible the find in the US, but I recently saw the Dolcezza carries their chocolate-hazelnut spread (the much, much better version of Nutella). Leonidas in Gtwn. sells giandujotti from Belgium. It's good, not fabulous.

I'm doing a presentation in Italian class Monday on chocolates and chocolate shops in Turin (aka Torino). It seems unfair to show slides of chocolate candy and not bring some in to share with my classmates. Does anyone know whether any chocolate shops in the area carry chocolates from Italy, and particularly Turin? I'd love to find some gianduiotto , a chocolate hazelnut candy. The teacher also asked me to cover bicerin, a drink made popular in Turin that layers espresso, hot chocolate, and whipped milk or cream in a small glass. Bonus points for anyone who knows if there's anywhere around here that carries it. I found a NYT article published during the 2006 winter Olympics that discusses the drink and mentions that "One of the few places in the States offering bicerin is Laboratorio del Galileo in Washington, where Roberto Donna, the chef, spikes it with rum and serves it as a predessert. It's his most requested recipe." I wonder if there's any chance of seeing that at the new Galileo.

First Post ever....

Hello to all. A brief introduction- I'm Kathryn Hull- recent addition to the staff at Corduroy. I am interested in learning more about this city through other people that work at other restaurants. A " dining tour guide " of sorts, I am in search for- the more the merrier. Anyone interested in filling this position or at least giving me some direction is well appreciated. It seems that HH at FF is the place to go to get started- but any other suggestions I would love as well.

Having lived in DC for many years and working in the food consulting business, I'd say try the ethnic restaurants. This city abounds in Vietnamese, Thai, Ethiopian, Latin American, Middle Eastern and more. Try the Eden Center in Arlington for Vietnamese and groceries, Masala Art for Indian, go out to Wheaton and walk around the Triangle Lane area. You'll think you landed in the United Nations. Try Annandale for Korean. Flip through the Washington Post dining section for "bests." The expense account restaurants are obvious and well known.