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Go behind the scenes with chef Paul Bartolotta at his amazing Ristorante di Mare in Las Vegas. See how he serves the most pristine fish from Italy in the middle of an American desert. VIEW SLIDESHOW

Bright sauces for summer foods, including 6 boldly flavored pestos that go beyond basil.
In season: Zucchini blossoms the Italian way in 9 inspired recipes.
How-to: Seafood ravioli
step-by-step.
Travel: Discover Lake Como’s scenic Lariano Triangle.
Plus: A hot-weather cocktail that takes maraschino to new heights.

Articles from this issue

Neptune's Reach

Behind the scenes at chef Paul Bartolotta's acclaimed Las Vegas restaurant where he realizes his incredible vision: bringing the flavors of Italy's most breathtaking seafood to an astonishing desert location

features

Awesome Blossoms

Blooming from the most prolific of vegetables, the flower that graces the zucchini plant shines in 9 inspired recipes.

Neptune’s Reach

Lauded chef Paul Bartolotta brings us to the desert, where, in his latest achievement, he delivers Italy’s most pristine seafood to Las Vegas. VIEW SLIDESHOW

Summer School

Freed from mass-packaged metal tins, sardines’ flavors shine when they are fresh.

In Carpione

This singular and time-honored marinated fish recipe hails from the waters and towns of Lake Como’s scenic Lariano Triangle.

Finer Grinds of Pesto

This heavy-hitting sauce balances bold and gentle notes in 6 tasteful recipes.

departments

Goods

From scale to tail, the most useful gear for prepping, cooking and cleaning fish

Books

Wine

Verdicchio, a storied wine loved for its robust flavor

Events

Recipe Index

Leggero

A bright sauce complements veal skewers for a light supper with vegetables and a melon granita

Semplice

Peaches and basil top lemon sorbet in a simple meal featuring an easy pasta with cherry tomatoes

Cooking School

Step-by-step instructions for making Ravioloni al Pescatrice, an elegant fisherman’s pasta

Cocktail

The Aviation shakes up the unmistakable flavor of maraschino liqueur with gin and lemon

Intervista

Stylish host Giovanna Gentile Ferragamo dishes on her love of food

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