Normally I eat out when traveling. But I’m staying with two handsome Italians who happen to be great cooks (Whose happier than me?).

I’m the unofficial food tester for their future restaurant.  A difficult job.

I would be happy to stay and continue testing recipes, but I would need a pair of elastic pants and additional seats on the plane to get back to New York.

Here is what has been on the menu since I arrived – gluten free pancakes with maple syrup, spaghetti alla carbonara, and fresh beef sirloin steaks (purchased that day from Borough Market) with mashed potatoes, sautéed radicchio and onion.

And for dessert a perfect homemade tiramisu.

Thank you boys!  I’ll be back for the restaurant opening.

Baci!!!

Leslie