In this inspiring and intriguing episode, Charles speaks to Chef Valentino Cassanelli from Michelin star Lux Lucis & Dalmazia Restaurant, Forte dei Marmi. Valentino discusses:
– Where his passion for food comes from and the chefs who have inspired and influenced him
– What modern Italian food/cooking means to him and what the comfort factor is when it comes to Italian cuisine
– How Michelin star Lux Lucis & Dalmazia Restaurant have adapted their business model during COVID-19 and whether they’ll still have a summer beach pop-up in 2021
– How the local geography and landscape around Forte dei Marmi influences his cooking and some of the special ingredients he can get from hero suppliers
– The inspiration for the Via Vandelli tasting menu, what it represents and the award winning pasta dish Spaghettone with anchovies in burrata water, umeboushi and caviar
– Whether he still believes fine dining has a future post-COVID
– And his hopes and dreams for the future as a chef.
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