Mauro’s Mother’s Day Memory

Mauro’s Mother’s Day Memory With Sunday fast approaching we are quickly reminded of the glue in

Warm Months and Pairing Pasta

The warmer months are finally upon us even if Seattle likes to throw us for a loop with a rain induc

Kristen’s April Winery of the Month

Simply stated, I love Nebbiolo.  It is by far my favorite varietal, not just out of Italy, but the

 

Vinci Grassi Recipe for Super Bowl

February 2, 2012 in Miscellaneous

Whichever team you’re rooting for (or against), delicious food is definitely necessary for the big game. Score big with your fans by serving up a hearty, Italian strategy on Sunday [...]

An Italian Valentine

February 1, 2012 in Events, Italy

Amore mio! Italy can certainly be called the land of lovers and romance with quite a few couples immortalized by the written word. Paolo and Francesca. Romeo and Juliet. Not [...]

Snowpocalypse Shows Mauro’s Heart

January 24, 2012 in Miscellaneous

With Snowpocalypse becoming a distant memory, I am reminded that the small things are what truly warm the soul during these extreme circumstances. To the brave workers who trekked to [...]

Carmine’s Passing

January 20, 2012 in News

With a heavy heart, I am deeply saddened at the passing of Carmine Smeraldo, owner of Il Terrazzo Carmine, on January 11. Carmine was one of the great restaurateurs of [...]

Interview of Mauro by Mario’s

January 17, 2012 in News

Interview of Mauro by Mario’s clothing at 1513 6th Avenue. Find the original blog post here or read below, and make sure to visit their store online at http://marios.com/. True Italian Taste [...]

New Year’s Eve Celebration

January 9, 2012 in Events

Table by table, the restaurant fills up with a very joyful crowd. You can feel the year coming to an end as people celebrate with delicious Italian food and glasses [...]

Video of Carol Singing at Assaggio

December 22, 2011 in Events

We got our groove on last night singing the Twelve Days of Christmas with our guests during the dinner service. Every few tables was assigned a different verse and we made [...]

New Year’s Eve Tradition

December 21, 2011 in Events, Specials

New Year’s Eve, La Festa di San Silvestro, is a festive occasion in Italy that brings friends and families together to celebrate the coming of the New Year with a [...]

Sing a Carol With Us

December 19, 2011 in Events

Fa, la, la! Join us for an Assaggio tradition on Wednesday, December 21, as we sing the 12 Days of Christmas at a special time during the dinner service. Be [...]

Legend of La Befana and Gift Ideas

December 15, 2011 in Miscellaneous, Specials

As Christmas approaches, I thought I would share with you another Italian tradition. In Italy, the holiday season lasts until January 6, The Epiphany. One of Italy’s beloved legends is of [...]