30-05-2014
First role as executive chef for Matteo Monti, who was called at Il Canto (tel. +39.0577.288180) by Paolo Lopriore, with whom he had already worked at length in the past. The latter is not the only great chef with whom Monti shared the kitchen, since he also fell into the genial clutches of Davide Scabin at Combal.Zero
At Certosa di Maggiano there have been quite a few changes in the last year. The beautiful 16th century building, surrounded by the calm countryside of Siena, though only a few minutes from the centre of the town of the Palio, has slowly transformed itself, losing its charm but focusing on what is essential, just like the spirit of the convent would evoke. Since it seems that in life there is no such thing as the “right” road, only “our” road exists, that is to say the one by following which we are happy, it is sometimes useful to slow down, meditate and understand if, in order to reach our goals, it is best to start a climb for super-athletic people with dizzying sceneries, or a longer and more moderate slope, enjoying the smallest thing to the fullest. Of course this is a rough trivialization but perhaps it was from a similar thought that Anna Claudia Grossi and Paolo Lopriore got their idea.
Tortello with ricotta and pecorino
Lamb, Garlic and Artichokes (served on a side) by Matteo Monti
Il Canto Hotel Certosa di Maggiano Strada di Certosa, 82/86 Siena +39.0577.288180 info@certosadimaggiano.it Closed on Tuesdays Average à la carte prices: starters 16 first course 15 main courses 24 euros
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