Aperativo Hour at Pasticceria Abrate

It’s a really nice Italian tradition to havae pre dinner snacks and drinks.  I think it’s the laid back attitude of people to relax after a tough day unwind before enjoying dinner.  I was walking aimlessly past Piazza Castello and on PO Street when i passed a few shops with people were sitting chilling with a drink and what appears to be like a sandwich tray in front of them. Some shops had more elaborate displays and some looked simpler so i plopped myself down and asked for an aperitivo.

The waiter very kind and friendly suggested a local vermouth which was delicious.  It was citrusy and had a nice aniseedy refreshing flavor, it wasn’t too heavy and it wasn’t sweet it was just right.  The mini bites was just the right mouthful with a variety of simple toppings, tomatoes, roasted veggies, hams, porchetta and roasted onion.  I think it was around 7 or 10 euros for the drink and mini bites.  It’s really good, the slow life in Italy.

Pasticceria Abrate

Via Po 10

Torino, Italy

 

 

 

 

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Do it yourself Magnum at Milan Exo

2 Months ago at the Milan Expo, it was rather hot and i walked past a curious looking stall.  Upon a closer look it was a display of various toppings and there was quite a que.

So what you do is you pay at the counter if my memory serves me right it was 5 Euros, and we can choose between white, milk or dark chocolate and they dip your choice of magnum flavor into the bubbling chocolate.  Then you choose from the dozens of toppings.  Nuts, marshmallows, sprinkles, cookies, brownies, you name it they got it!  I think it’s a very good concept, but people will probably try it once since 5 Euros for an icream bar is a bit pricey though its a great experience!

Best Place to eat in Torino, Italy!

Around 20 minutes walk from Piazza Castello, on the left at the section is Solferino Cucina. When you see this fountain at the intersection the restaurant is right across of it.  I forgot to take a picture as i was lost and starving when i finally found the place.

It’s a homey & comforting with generous seating, with a simple but elegant setting.  The menu was quite extensive but i ordered their Torino Steak Tartare and the ravioli with butter and sage.  First came the bread basket, hard rolls and the grissini sticks.  Yum.  Nice and crunchy!

The steak tartare is served table side where they mix it right in front of you with Olive oil and salt.  I think they want to showcase their local beef which is why there is hardly any dressing at all, Olive oil and a hint of lemon.  Personally the beef was savory and delicious but it was too bland for my taste.  Although the tableside performance was quite enjoyable!  Eating it with the mustard was yummy with the bread sticks, i think the bread rolls were too hard for me.

The portion was so generous i admit that i was already quite full, however the ravioli arrived at the table and it smelt so so so good.  You can smell the delicate touches of sage, Parmesan and the butter.  It was piping hot, meaty, salty, cheesy and oh so delicious.  It was so simple but beautifully done.  The pasta was al dente, giving that delicate bite before you sink into the meaty savoury deliciousness! Look at it up close, it’s really really sooo good.

 

 

Of course i couldn’t move but i had to have an espresso afterwards the “Italian Way” and it came with 4 ginormous biscuits!  Delish, delish, delish!!!

Piazza Solferino 3 – 10121 Torino

Tel:011535851

email : info@ristorantesolferino.com