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Authentic Italian cooking in your home

Born and raised in Italy (Bari, Puglia to be specific), Cosimo has been surrounded by the smell of fresh basil, bubbling tomato sauce, and pasta made by the nonnas since forever. A culinary school grad and seasoned chef-turned-restaurant manager, he's worked in restaurants (and castles) from the northern Italian mountains to the southern seaside. When he's not cooking, he's hunting for the perfect wine pairing or dreaming up his next menu.

Despite being a Southern California native, Victoria is Italian DOC at heart. Her passion for all things Italian led her to live in Italy for about 10 years to learn everything possible about Italian food and wine. After earning a Master's in Food, Culture, Communication, and Marketing from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, she began a career in teaching Italian gastronomy and wine tasting in Florence (where she fortuitously met Cosimo). She's your go-to for why that wine tastes so good with that pasta or which flour you should be using in the first place.

Together, we're here to make your meals unforgettable. Think of it as an Italian getaway with menus crafted to take you from the heart of tradition to an elevated culinary experience-- without a passport or jet lag! If you're in the LA or Orange County area, get ready to eat, laugh, and toast to la dolce vita.

Cooking Classes

Learn how to create traditional Italian dishes in a fun, hands-on environment with our expert guidance.

Lunch/Dinner

Whether it's a special party or a dinner to try something new, let us bring Italy to your table.

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Cooking Classes

Want in on the action? Learn to cook our recipes with us! With many years and hundreds of students, we have the know-how to teach you to create some of your favorite dishes. We can collaborate on the perfect class for your needs or choose from our list:

  • Tuscan Pici

  • Maria's Meatballs

  • Handmade Pasta

  • Lasagna

  • Italian Desserts

  • Wine Pairing

  • and more!

From each class you can expect:

  • A full meal (excluding dessert class)

  • Cheese, crackers, and a glass of wine (in case all the cooking makes you hungry)

  • Option to add: dessert to class and/or wine pairing with your meal

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