Il Capriccio

I have visited many restaurants the first half of this year but two stand out as the best.  The first was back in January when I was out in Whippany, NJ visiting Pharma country USA.  I was lucky to be invited to dinner at a place called “Il Capriccio”.  It reminded me of some of the best food and wine I had when living in Italy.  They have wild boar (cinghiale) and rabbit (coniglio) pasta dishes, porcini, prosciutto and burrata on the menu too.  They also have my personal favorite, whole roasted branzino…Buono!!!

The wine list is also extensive, featuring wine from every region in Italy.  We shared a Taurasi (made from Aglianico grape in the Campania region of Italy) and a Barbaresco (made from Nebbiolo in the Piedmont region of Italy).  Both of these grapes are two of my favorites reds ever made!

Here is a link to the website.  When you are there you will eat like you would if you were somewhere in Italy!  Enjoy!  Saluti!

http://www.ilcapriccio.com/index.html

Reflecting back...

I have had so many other great moments including golfing, flying and other trips in America.  Wonderful restaurants, wine tastings, and new adventures.

During the past year there have been good time and bad, happy and sad but in the end it is all part of the journey of life.  I had some amazing trips and spent time with family and friends.  I am so thank for their unending love and support!  I also ended the year as a duel citizen of both Italy and the United States.  I hope to end up back in Italy making wine and hosting all of you!