A Piedmont Feast
With the help of Paul Lang (our chef) and Ippolita Rostagno (our gorgeous hostess), bene threw an authentic Piedmont dinner party--in the heart of Brooklyn.
The Truth about Truffles
Food enthusiasts gush about the fragrant, musky truffle, but what is the real story behind these little guys--and why are they so damn expensive? Bene answers all your questions.
Munching With Mimmo
Bene's Italian food expert tells us his favorite picks for the spring.
Barolo Girls
Italy's manliest wine is now being made by women.
A Lunch to Remember
Danielle Pergament learns the art of Italian entertaining as she lunches with one of Florence's most important families.Munching with Mimmo
An Italian food expert tells us what he'll be eating this winter.
Chefs' (very) Specials
Three chefs reveal the mouthwatering dishes that mean everything to them.
Do Grapes Have Ears?
Winemaker Carlo Cignozzi bets his farm that they do.
The Meat Maestro
Red-wine-swilling, aria-singing, animal-loving Dario Cecchini is a rare breed among butchers.
Taking the Waters
To know thyself in Italy is to know thy favorite brand of mineral water. Here is bene's guide to finding yours.
Grape Advice
Three experts chat over drinks with bene's wine columnist Ian D'Agata.
Pasta and the Modern Man
Two very different chefs, Mario Batali and Salvatore Tassa, from either side of the ocean, come together to reveal the secrets of Italian cooking.
Peaches with Pecorino
When in Rome, Holly Hickman discovered the intoxicating union of sweet and savory.
