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"An incredible gem! A pearl!" —Yvette van Boven, author of Home Made
Italopunk is not just a cookbook but a culinary manifesto that challenges the conventional boundaries of Italian cuisine through 145 recipes from Italy’s Neo-Trattorias.
From Sicily to Milan, a new generation of chefs from Italy's Neo-Trattorias is disrupting Italian cuisine with bold and modern twists. Italopunk celebrates these unexpected flavors and irreverent takes on beloved classics—Panzanella brightened with mango, tiramisu with a hint of sesame, cacio e pepe sprinkled with mint... Through recipes, interviews, and restaurant recs, this lively romp through Italy is sure to inspire and revolutionize the way you experience Italian food.