As diligent readers of HungryTravelers might know, I grew up on the Maine coast. But before … Freshé gives tinned fish a bright new startRead more
Author: David
Before he was a food and travel writer, David Lyon was a commercial fisherman, a line cook, a poet, and a sometimes teacher of writing and cooking.
A whirlwind tour of great Sicilian wines
Duca di Salaparuta luncheon in Boston hits highlights of Etna wines, rich and velvety Nero d’Avola, and exquisite Marsala variations.
Facing an uncertain future with the promise of seeds
At the cusp of March and April in this pandemic year of 2020, it’s time to … Facing an uncertain future with the promise of seedsRead more
Boccaccio’s ‘Decamaron’ and the solace of stories and wine
The news from Italy, especially in the north, is nothing short of horrific. So quickly has … Boccaccio’s ‘Decamaron’ and the solace of stories and wineRead more
Honoring the past, Rocca di Montemassi aims for the future
About 20 minutes southeast by car from the marvelous stone town of Massa Marittima with its … Honoring the past, Rocca di Montemassi aims for the futureRead more
Rocca di Frassinello balances Bolgheri and Scansano
Draw a line on the map between Bolgheri and Scansano, and Gavorrano is right at the … Rocca di Frassinello balances Bolgheri and ScansanoRead more
Il Fiorino crafts wine-friendly pecorino cheeses
Pecorino cheese production in the Maremma dates from at least the Middle Ages, but the modern … Il Fiorino crafts wine-friendly pecorino cheesesRead more
Emerging winery points to Maremma’s future
You can’t quite see the ocean from the winery at Fattoria di Magliano (Località Sterpeti 10, … Emerging winery points to Maremma’s futureRead more
Da Caino Ristorante celebrates rich tastes of Maremma
Finding the minuscule mountain hamlet of Montemerano is no mean feat—although the front desk staff of … Da Caino Ristorante celebrates rich tastes of MaremmaRead more
Wine from a stone: Sassotondo thrives on tufo
Stone cities, stone Etruscan tombs, and vineyards bursting from soil of broken stone. The slightly porous … Wine from a stone: Sassotondo thrives on tufoRead more