The November landscape was misty, gloomier – but no less spectacular – than our first trip to San Marcello (near Jesi) in July.
And no less spectacular was lunch at Ristorante La Lanterna da Ciro, discovered on that July trip.
After taking friends Craig and Carol to see Pino’s restoration work on the monastery near San Marcello, we wanted them to enjoy another San Marcello wonder. Ciro’s cooking. A Marches region culinary highlight.
Pino with Craig and Carol on the jobsite
The monastery ancient wine cellar – restoration needed!
Just have a look at the goodness Ciro cooked up:
Ravioli stuffed with smoked buffalo scamorza cheese in a creamy radicchio/speck sauce
Spaghetti with mussels
Skewers of local grilled meats in a delicate wine sauce
Roasted guinea fowl In Parmesan fondue with braised winter vegetables, highlighted with shaved black truffle
Chicory simmered in local olive oil, garlic, chili pepper
Craig and Carol, glad you joined us:
Ahhh, che buono!
Craig with Antonio, Ciro’s son
Ciro, another great lunch! (We’ll be back…)
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Read about the restoration of the 19th-c monastery by Pino’s team in San Marcello, the Marches region.
Fantastic pictures! All the food looks amazing and the company of good friends adds to the enjoyment. Thanks for sharing as always.