Always Exquisite Inc. spotlights : GOLD AND PEPPER ITALIAN CUISINE-SPECIAL
Channel: Olivia Wolff
Date: 2013-06-04

SPECIAL SEGMENT FEATURE ON DECO DRIVE'S "DECO BITES" AIRED ON WSVN CHANNEL 7 ON MAY  30, 2013


Quietly nestled in the corner of 1st and Washington avenue in the ritzy South of fifth neighborhood, Gold & Pepper invites diners to relax in a contemporary mid century atmosphere and indulge in the sumptuous menu. An aura of richness permeates the 1200 square foot dining room, dark and dramatically lit, chocolate walls surrounding dark bare tables seating 37 guests or patrons and the menu is so lushly seductive.

Gold & Pepper Italian Cuisine is the creative alliance between Fabienne Corliano, Ilaria Re and Giorgio Rubini driven by insatiable longing to bring healthy, original Italian cuisine from their motherland. 

Gold & Pepper is a stylish, romantic, elegant, and cozy, creating an atmosphere that is at once alluring and comfortable. Customers feel at ease immediately and delight to discover this innovative concept of authentic Italian cuisine at attractive prices

Chef Andrea Chiriatti , a talented emerging culinary star from Florence's most renowned restaurants (Connaught Hotel in London, Osteria Porca Vacca) and Milan( the Second chef for Renzo Neve for the Giorgio Armani S.p.a. and Teatro 7) was lured to  helm Gold and Pepper. Chef Chiriatti is known to be a passionate de-constructivist and re-inventor of Authentic Italian cuisine which he coins "An Evolution Of Italian Cuisine".  
Chef Andrea honors the breadth of traditional authentic Italian cuisine by bringing wholesome cooking from all regions of Italy to showcase dishes that revolve around fresh, local ingredients and precious edible Gold. His golden touch will "WOW" diners and allow them to experience the wealth of his flair, such as his to-die-for signature 23 karat gold ravioli, infused with a smooth veloute ricotta.
 
If ravioli is not your "piatto del giorno", try Gold & Pepper's "Tuna fillet with poppy crust cook in Vernaccia white wine accompanied with steamed asparagus and 23 carat gold" is sure to please.
 Tasty sides infused with Gold and Pepper's homemade aromatic oils, warm Tuscan bread baked daily and a carefully selected list of fine Italian wines (including a small selection of dessert wines) are certain to lift each guest into the lap of luxury providing the most memorable dining experience.

 Well known for his exceptional pastry techniques, Chef Andrea creates the most decadent and sumptuous desserts that are marked as inventive and elegant. The sweets are an emblem of lightness and purity of flavor, made with an Italian sensibility and appreciation for the power of quality ingredients.


Gold and Pepper offers that sweet spot of comfort and consistency that you'll want to savor. At the end of the night, you'll feel as festive as the surroundings and pleasantly sated... And you won't be bringing home leftovers.