We fly off tomorrow night to Vienna — for a few waltzes, a sacher torteand a schnitzel or two. Hey, it could be wurst. Actually, we’re attending the opening of a photography show of our friend, Carol Huebner Venezia. It’s at the Galerie Heike Curtze just in case you’re in town. A lot of our friends from Italy are coming and it’s shaping up to be a party. What’s the difference between too much Champagne and jet lag? I’ll let you know shortly.
our olive trees
From Vienna we fly to our house in Umbria. It’s getting to be olive picking season and we are among the finest olive pickers in our house. I think we can say that safely. We’ll throw our canvas bags around our necks and pluck away for a few weeks. Late October/November is also one of the great eating seasons in our neighborhood – black truffles, mushrooms, pork, wild greens. There will be lots of posts from Umbria.
Before I leave, I want to tout a nice new pizza place on 84th Street, just east of Columbus. It’s called Primo Pizza 84 – it’s completely vegetarian and they have pizzas and pasta that are gluten-free – as well those made with traditional white flour. The crusts – both styles — are terrific, the veg is fresh and tasty – and they deliver. Highly recommended.
“Make me one with everything,” I said to the counterman at Gray’s Papaya. I love saying that; it makes me feel so spiritual. I love it almost as much as eating the hot dog with sauerkraut, onions and mustard that he handed a moment later. This was my farewell to New York meal.
Next post from Vienna!
I’m pretty new to this wonderful blog which I signed up for on the advice of my friend Megan. Only been on here two months and already asking for favors: restaurant suggestions in Vienna? My husband and I will be going there soon. On the other hand, I’ve appreciated all the blogs so – it’s all good.
my mouth is watering thinking of all the great food you will be having in Italy. Enjoy!
I am sooooooooo jealous! this is the perfect time to go to Italy…well, when is it not…have a great time and eat LOTS OF TRUFFLES for those of us left behind!!! I’ve enjoyed all your musings since “living in a foreign language” Thanks
Have a wonderful trip and happy olive picking! Can’t wait to read the posts from beloved Italia…
Michael-
Buon Viaggio…!
Stai Attento… Hai un Buon Divertimento..!!!
Ciao, Ciao…! SDG
My husband and I moved from beautiful Brooklyn Heights 5 months ago to Virginia. I had to make a special trip to Gray’s for my ‘last hot dog’ before leaving town. Oh how I miss Gray’s Papaya! Looking forward to your posts from Italy.
Safe travels!
If you happen to be in Poreta, stop in the little grocery to say ciao to Rosella. I’ve just told her all about you, and how your book is the reason we came to Umbria 3 years ago.