09-07-2014
Accursio Craparo thinks of himself as "twice Sicilian", having been born in Sciacca, in the Western side of the island, and having chosen the more oriental Modica as the home for himself and his family. After some experience working for other chefs, the time has come for a restaurant of his own, named after him and located in the centre of Modica (tel. +39.0932.941689)
«A restaurant named after me is being born because it concentrates all the feelings I nourished while cooking for my guests over many years. Because cooking in Sicily is first of all an act of absolute love for the guest, who in this land is the most sacred thing of all». This is Accursio’s new manifesto, that of Accursio Craparo’s new restaurant. After the important experience at La Gazza Ladra (now run by talented David Tamburini) and Locanda del Colonnello, he descended from Modica Alta to take the great step, opening a restaurant of his own in which he can transmit the authenticity in his dishes and the great passion he feels for his land. It is true that the boom of quality (or supposed to be so) wine and food does not show any sign of weakening, opening new roads and widening the target of possible users, but believing in oneself and choosing to risk in order to pursue one’s dream, trying to make it come true with courage, is not something everyone is capable of, and perhaps it is even harder in Sicily. Accursio’s commendable choice is a real lifetime project, a project for the family, because there’s his wife Oriana Aprile, a sweet and very sound woman, supporting him: she’s the one in charge of directing the restaurant.
Tuffo nel Pomodoro [Diving in Tomato] is one of the most fascinating dishes in Accursio’s menu
The dining room of Accursio Craparo’s new restaurant in Modica
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