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The Davanti Journal

Italy, from our table.

Notes on regional cooking, ingredients, culture, and the places that shape the food we love.

Trout with almonds and lemon-butter tagliolini at Davanti

Italian culture

Why Italians Often Skip Cheese on Seafood

The reasoning behind one of Italy's best-known table customs—and the important exceptions to the rule.

July 20, 2026 · Davanti Ristorante

Davanti's Lake Garda-inspired marinated trout fillet

Italian regions

A Chef's Guide to Lake Garda Cooking

Freshwater fish, polenta, citrus, capers, and the borderland character that shape cooking around Lake Garda.

July 20, 2026 · Davanti Ristorante