24-05-2013
The green oasis surrounding La Rimessa in Mariano Comense (Como), +39.031.749668, 1 Michelin star from 1995 to 2000. After over 20 years of activity, chef Sergio Mauri left the helm to Francesco Palumbo – his latest experience was at Cracco’s, in Milan – and to Stefano Ierardi, previously at the De La Ville hotel in Monza
After over 20 years of activity in his Mariano Comense, chef Sergio Mauri, vice-president of the Associazione Cuochi di Como and one of the pioneers of good cuisine in Brianza, left his place to two young men who wanted to invest in the ambitious project of re-launching La Rimessa, a historic establishment in Mariano Comense. So Francesco Palumbo and Stefano Ierardi took the reins of the carriage that leads to this establishment, in a corner of the ancient courtyard in which, once, carriages were left.
Francesco, 33 this July, arrives after the fresh experience as sommelier at Cracco’s, where he was appreciated for his competence and professionalism, while Stefano, who will turn 37 in August, left the De La Ville hotel in Monza, but also brings his experience side by side with Claudio Sadler as his dowry. In other words, their credentials are good. In fact, they are excellent. And this without taking into consideration the courage of these two young men who have decided to begin a fascinating adventure at a time when things are not exactly favourable, from the economic point of view, since the rich area of Brianza has began, for quite some time, to tighten its belt.
Francesco Palumbo and Stefano Ierardi, maître and chef, 33 and 37 years old
Cubes of Milanese-style veal with corn
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A journalist for La Provincia di Como, sommelier and craft beer lover. He believes every glass of wine has a story worth telling. He's part of the wine editorial staff at Identità Golose