Allora!
2023
“In America, one must be something, but in Italy one can simply be.”
Allora is one of my two most favorite words in the Italian language.
This language is musical, physical and beautiful.
I fell in love with the Italian culture many years ago. My introduction was through its amazing cuisine. I was taken to Mercurio’s restaurant in midtown in New York City with my family. Remember having straw and hay pasta, which at the time I thought was the most exotic food in the world. Later I learned that the Italians eat pasta as a first course and not as the main dish.
These photos reflect my favorite experiences eating, traveling and touring in Italy. I hope you enjoy them.