Enjoy traditional Tuscan flavors with a contemporary twist in Pisa. At Virginia and Matteo’s loft in Cascina, just 20 minutes from Pisa, guests are invited to indulge in a truly immersive Italian culinary experience. Virginia’s fusion of Tuscan tradition with her own creative, contemporary flair brings new life to classic flavors, all made with locally sourced, sustainable ingredients. Each dish is thoughtfully crafted to tell a story of Tuscany’s rich culinary heritage, presented with a modern aesthetic. Outside the kitchen, Virginia enjoys playing the piano, finding parallels between the art of cooking and music. <br><br>Your Tuscan symphony begins with a 'prelude' of Tuscan tomato soup with caramelized onion and basil oil or delicate potato mille-feuille with sausage, stracchino, and mushrooms or livers with vin. This is followed by act one, 'beyond tradition', where guests will savor gnudi made from sheep’s ricotta and spinach, set atop a creamy pecorino sauce, with sage and toasted almonds for added depth. The main course, act two, features peposo, marinated beef muscle slow-cooked in Chianti, served with a velvety cannellini cream, rosemary, and black charcoal bread. The meal concludes with 'the heart of apple', a mini Tuscan apple pie complemented by a red wine reduction, egg flip, and a dash of cinnamon, delivering a sweet finish to a perfect meal. This experience is an exploration of Italian flavors that will stay with you long after the meal ends.

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