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Family and Birthdays
If you’ve ever received one of Mauro’s famous hugs, you know he treats Assaggio as his home; welcoming each and every person as an honored guest. The employees are considered part of the family as we share in each other’s joys and life events, growing closer all the time. As you know, there were quite
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Help Fund Mauro’s Cookbook
PLEDGE HERE! Bring the passion into your kitchen by helping us fund the production of Mauro’s cookbook. To be Mauro Golmarvi’s guest at Assaggio Ristorante is to be convinced that cooking and eating are acts of passion. In this cookbook, with his characteristic wit and charm, Mauro is sharing not only the best of his
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Give the Gift of Cooking
Give the gift of cooking this holiday season and it will last a lifetime. Guaranteed! Catching up with friends and family around a hearty, home prepared meal is the best gift we can give each other. I encourage you to cook at least once beyond the big holiday meal and to get everyone involved –
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Battle of the Chefs: Mauro vs Thierry
Today on the New Day Show with Margaret Larson, Chef Mauro battled it out with Chef Thierry. It was an epic showdown of olive oil versus butter. Back and forth the two chefs boasted who would be the victor, with the suggestion of a knife might be quicker. “Do you have boxing gloves,” Thierry asks
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Behind the Scenes with Mauro
While we all love Mauro and the warmth he brings to Assaggio; the hugs, the smiles and the stories, there are so many other events and appearances where he truly gets to shine. Earlier this month Mauro had the opportunity to participate on The New Day Show with Margaret Larson and he had the crowd
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French restaurants — and one Italian — saluting Julia Child
Great article written about our participation in the Julia Child’s 100th Birthday Celebration! -Mauro French restaurants — and one Italian — saluting Julia Child Puget Sound Business Journal by Glenn Drosendahl, Contributing Writer Date: Wednesday, August 8, 2012, 3:42pm PDT The late Julia Child is widely credited with making French cooking less intimidating for
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Kegged Wine and Italy
It is so good to be home after almost three weeks abroad! I had an amazing time with my daughter, Francesca, visiting family and friends all over Italy. The sights, the sounds, and of course, the smells were all intoxicating though nothing can compare to my home, Assaggio. I had the privilege of testing out
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Mauro’s Mother’s Day Memory
Mauro’s Mother’s Day Memory With Sunday fast approaching we are quickly reminded of the glue in most families; the pillar, our mothers. She is strong and caring, deserving praise every single day; though a special day is sometimes needed. I wanted to share with you a Mother’s Day memory from my youth that I now
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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 induced weekend here and there. But all and all, lighter weather means lighter food. Heartier fare takes a backseat allowing fresh seasonal ingredients to take center stage such as leeks, celery and so much more.
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