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Chef Norman Indulges In the Tastes and Scents of Italy

Our own Chef Norman spent some of Costa Rica’s green season traveling throughout Italy, taking in the sights, smells, and tastes of three influential Italian regions.  He was inspired to check in with us about his travels.  In his own words, here’s what he has to say (our best English translation to follow).

Sabores y Olores de Italia

observar frente la costa del Mar Jonico, en pleno Mediterraneo: un gelato de naranja con canela en pleno oto,o, saborear el gusto de un buen digestivo luego de cada comida; sentir los sabores de la Ciudad Eterna, vibrante y espectacular, Roma, esa Roma que te emerge en cada calle que cruzas y te cautiva el paladar en cada rincon; perderse entre los canales de “La Serenissima” y dejarse llevar en el tiempo….. tres regiones italianas… el paladar vuela…..

Tastes and Scents of Italy

Observed off the coast of the Ionian Sea in the Mediterranean: orange gelato with cinnamon in the autumn, or savoring the taste of a good digestive after a meal; feeling the flavors of the eternal city, vibrant and spectacular, Rome, that Rome will emerge in every street you cross and captivates the palate in every corner; lost in channel “La Serenissima” and drifting in time ….. three Italian regions … let your palate fly …..

We can’t wait to welcome Chef back and to see how he will treat us to his versions of this Italian inspiration.  You can read more about Nectar Restaurant here.  

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