Gelato: Finding Italy's Best Gelaterias

Magazine of La Cucina Italiana
...descriptions of eye-popping flavors. beautiful pictures. colorful layout. useful for the gelato enthusiast and the armchair sweet-tooth alike.


Gourmet - November, 2004
One of this year’s "top picks...a savvy and ever-so-stylish guide to the best gelaterie in Italy."


Book Description
Gelato contains reviews of over fifty of the best gelaterias in Italys most visited cities. Additional Gelato Lore sections explore the history and myths surrounding this long-revered treat and Tips Info sections assist readers on a variety of gelato-related matters, including how to spot a worthwhile gelateria and an explanation of the differences between gelato and ice cream. With -color photographs and illustrations throughout, this book is truly gelato for the eyes. Whether recommending the sublime riso (rice) gelato at Florences beloved Vivoli or the breathtaking view of Capri from Naples Bilancioni, each entry presents up-to-date information for travelers looking to optimize their gelato consumption, while enjoying an authentic Italian custom. Stories range from Neros quest for snow from remote mountains to how a Tuscan chicken farmer helped introduce gelato to France.


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Gelato contains reviews of over fifty of the best gelaterias in Italy's most visited cities. Additional "Gelato Lore" sections explore the history and myths surrounding this long-revered treat and "Tips & Info" sections assist readers on a variety of gelato-related matters, including how to spot a worthwhile gelateria and an explanation of the differences between gelato and ice cream. With 4-color photographs and illustrations throughout, this book is truly gelato for the eyes. Whether recommending the sublime riso (rice) gelato at Florence's beloved Vivoli or the breathtaking view of Capri from Naples' Bilancioni, each entry presents up-to-date information for travelers looking to optimize their gelato consumption, while enjoying an authentic Italian custom. Stories range from Nero's quest for snow from remote mountains to how a Tuscan chicken farmer helped introduce gelato to France.


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