A FOOD & WINE BEST NEW BOOK Capture the magic of Italian happy hour with over 100
stunningly-photographed recipes for easy-to-make snacks and memorable sips. From the
Tuscan countryside to Sicilian cafes Italians enjoy their drinks with snacks called
stuzzichini ("stoo-zih-ki-ni"). These small bites skewers dips toasts pastries and more are
provided at no extra charge by the restaurant or bar and served alongside Negronis and Aperol
Spritzes at aperitivo hour. Let this magical tradition of hospitality inspire your spread the
next time you’re tempted to assemble a cheese board for a gathering or put out a bowl of chips
for a snack. Discover Stuzzichini in all of its many mouth-watering iterations: Crunchy
bites from Sage & Brown Butter Popcorn to Farfalle Chips with Parmigiano Reggiano Cream Finger
foods like Classic Tuscan Crepes with Ricotta and Honey and Prosciutto Cups with Melon and
Burrata Filling Fried bites like Ascolana Style Fried Olives or Crab Fritters with Strega
Citrus Vinaigrette and a mix of classic and new aperitivo cocktails from the classic Americano
to a Hibiscus Ginger Spritz and of course the mysterious Negroni Sbagliato It' s time
to relax like an Italian. Stuzzichini is your guide to elevated snacking and recreating that
sun-soaked piazza energy chilled Spritz in hand!
