🚘 Some roads are worth taking slowly.
A day in the Langhe, with the windows down, the hills rolling by, and a convoy of red and blue Fiats winding through the vineyards.
Along the way, we made our way to the osterias and wineries that make this corner of Piemonte so special. Good wine, long lunches, and plenty of reasons to take the scenic route.
A little Italian countryside, best enjoyed at the pace of a Fiat 500.
Did you know that truffles are actually mushrooms? More precisely, they are fungi that grow underground, beneath the roots of certain trees, making them a little harder to find than the mushrooms we know.
On a crisp fall morning in Piemonte, we set out with our artisan friend Natale and his dog to search the woods for these prized treasures of the season.
There is something special about following the dog as he works through the fallen leaves, nose to the ground, while Natale reads the forest and knows just where to look.
After the hunt, we gathered at La Casa Del Trifulau to taste the truffles and learn more about their aroma, flavor, and place in Piemonte’s food traditions.
A morning spent in the woods, in good company, and very much in the spirit of autumn in Piemonte.
Over the years, Jeff has built friendships with the artisans, producers, and families who keep the traditions of Emilia-Romagna alive. Those relationships bring our guests closer to the people behind the food and open the door to experiences that would be difficult to find on their own.
It’s not just about where we go, but who we get to know along the way.
That’s the difference a personal connection can make.
Autumn in Piemonte 🍂
The hills of the Langhe are turning golden, vintage Fiats wind through vineyard roads, bottles of Barolo are being opened, and the scent of white truffles is in the air.
Follow along in our stories as we experience Piemonte in the fall with @jeffmichaud and @thebillyharris.
Our week in Emilia-Romagna is never complete without a pasta class with the most famous sfoglina in Italy at Antica Scuola Bolognese.
Grazie Millie to all our dear friends and artisans who open their doors each and everyday on our journeys.
A little time in the kitchen with Jeff, before our next journeys through Italy 🇮🇹
After spending October in Emilia-Romagna and Piemonte, Jeff returns to his Philadelphia restaurant, @osteriaphilly , for four evenings of hands-on cooking this November.
Fresh pasta, seasonal pizza, a glass of wine, and a seat around the Kitchen Table. Just 10 guests per class.
For our Philadelphia friends, whether you’ve traveled with us before or are joining us in 2027, it’s a chance to cook together, catch up, and talk a little about what’s ahead in Italy.
November 3, 10, 18 & 24.
Class details and reservations through the link in our bio.
Follow along in stories as we explore Modena with our dear friend @rob_gentile.
Modena is a culinary wonderland of Italian flavors where every meal is a celebration of tradition and every town tells a story.
Our first stop with Chef @rob_gentile @jeffmichaud takes us to Antica Corte Pallavicina, where Chef Massimo Spigaroli has dedicated his life to preserving one of Italy’s most treasured culinary traditions: Culatello di Zibello.
We’ll begin with an aperitivo in the centuries-old aging cellars, where rows of culatello hang patiently, before sitting down for lunch at Spigaroli’s Michelin-starred restaurant.
A fitting start to our time in Emilia-Romagna celebrating the people, traditions, and flavors that make this region so special.
Follow along as we begin our journey soon.
