There’s new life, new optimism and lots of delicious new beginnings along our Texas coast. Hurricane Harvey’s devastation last year is slowly fading away. In this week’s new episode of Goodtaste, we’ll take you to the coast where you’ll see that your favorite restaurants are back
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Italian
3 Can’t-Miss Moments in this Weekend’s NEW Episode
This weekend on Goodtaste with Tanji, we’ll be visiting some of the many restaurants and locals affected by last year’s Hurricane Harvey. Join me in Port Aransas as I try sizzling plates of made-from-scratch lasagna, sip on top-shelf margaritas and twirl forkfuls of seafood pasta. The stories of resilience and the willpower that went into […]
Italian Hotspots in H-Town!
We’re thinking authentic Italian food – something hot, hearty and filling – now that the temperatures have finally dropped! Join us for some amazing dishes sure to delight, as seen on KPRC…
Excite ALL of Your Senses at the All-New Piatti at Éilan
All eyes on this impressive Italian expansion. One of my favorite restaurants, Piatti in the Quarry, has a stunning new location that’s just opened up inside the Éilan Hotel Resort & Spa! It also happens to be the site of my next Girls’ Night Out on Wednesday, March 19…
Grilled Italian Turkey Rolls
Here’s a healthy way to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner! Full of flavor, high in protein and low in calories…
H-E-B’s Burger Bash!
Tired of the same old burger? Then check out these healthy, delicious new salmon burgers from H-E-B. Talk about good taste – Italian Bruschetta Burgers with Tomatoes and Parmesan, Fiesta Jalapeno Cheddar Burgers chock-full of zesty spice and rich cheese…
My Taste of Eataly with Lidia Bastianich – Bravissimo!
Three of New York’s best Italian culinary stars are the genius behind the city’s new giant Italian marketplace called Eataly. Lidia Bastianich, Joe Bastianich and Mario Batali, who all have fabulous resturants in NYC, are now showcasing the best of Italy in this entertaining emporium modeled after their partner Oscar Farinetti’s emporium in Turin, Italy.
New Restaurant for New Year's Eve
A new restaurant in San Antonio is kicking off the New Year in a big way. Barbaresco’s, the chic, hip, new place on San Pedro is offering a heck of a deal. For $55 (first seating) you’ll enjoy a four course meal complete with a bottle of bubbly. Choices include a couple of Barbaresco’s signature […]
Lidia’s simple, delicious chocolate bread parfait
When Lidia’s recipe for this dish arrived in my inbox, my first thought was ‘chocolate and bread what?’…how could that be good!
Lidia on olives in Italy
Olives are produced in just about every region in Italy and consequently, many Italian dishes use olives as an ingredient. Lidia Bastianich prefers to use olives that aren’t pitted. Hear why.
Lidia on Bastianich Wines
Lidia Bastianich’s family produces some wonderful wines. I fell in love with the Vespa Bianco…a Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay blend.
Lidia on her favorite olive oil
Twenty different regions in Italy produce olive oil and no two are the same. The best olive oil for salads is made in northern Italy.
Beautiful New Tuscan Restaurant HERE – Barbaresco
I absolutely love trying new restaurants. And, I’m thrilled to tell you about Barbaresco! It’s Italian with a Tuscan flare. The restaurant itself is stunning. The detailed woodwork is beautifully done – all of it imported from Venezuela. And then, there’s the food! I love Italian food, especially the rustic Tuscan dishes and the Mediterranean […]
Chocolate & Red Wine Time
Dark chocolate and red wine…find yourself floating up to heaven just thinking about the combination?! Keep flying and I’ll fill you in on the results of a wine and chocolate pairing I recently did at my house. There were 11 of us – 2 sommeliers, 8 admitted chocoholics and one who ‘just isn’t into desserts’. […]
Episode III: Sangiovese
The third WineCast episode features Kim McPherson of McPherson Cellars in Lubbock, Texas. He discusses Sangiovese, a red Italian grape.
