June in Umbria with Evan Kleiman

I’m so happy to announce that I’ve organized a new Week in Umbria Tour this June with my good friend Evan Kleiman! I’m sure you already know her, but just in case, she is one of the most well known experts on Italian cooking and not only the author of 7 best selling cookbooks (I’m sure you own at least one), but also the host of KCRW’s award winning radio show Good Food. If you live in LA then there is also a good chance you ate at one of her restaurants including the much-loved Angeli, which closed a few years ago.

And if you follow along here then you also know she is one of my dearest friends and has been visiting us in Italy, at our homes in both Rome and Umbria, for the last 20 years. I am proud to lay claim to the fact that we are her Italian family. We’ve also worked together, doing tours in Rome, Abruzzo and Umbria.

Evan is coming to visit this June and I’d love it if you could join us too. I’ve developed a special week in Umbria that focuses not only on the culture of food, but also on vibrant craft traditions. Both Evan and I share a passion for time honored crafts that define this region like ceramics and textiles. Join us as we visit and explore off the beaten track and private, little known places we’ve discovered over the years.

I’m super excited that the trip takes place in June, since the weather is perfect. The days will be sunny and warm, but not too hot. And the evenings are warm enough to eat outside.

Details

When: June 12-18, 2022

Where: We’ll be based in Todi, the hill top village in Umbria. You will have your own private room in a family un 4 star hotel

Who: Space is limited to 10 people

What: The days will be full, with trips in our private bus all over Umbria. But don’t worry, you will also have some down time in Todi too, to explore on your own.

A few of the things we’ll be doing:

-Welcome drinks and dinner at the best restaurant in town on panoramic terrace
-Visit to the medieval craft workshops of Bevagana
-Lunch at an olive oil mill, with guided tasting
-Private visit to our favorite ceramic workshop and Museum
-Shopping for Cashmere at our secret outlet
-Truffle Hunting and cooking lesson
-Full day at an exclusive private estate with cooking class with local nonna
-Visit to medieval Orvieto and lunch at a winery in the vineyard
-Farewell feast at my home, Pergolaccio, home prepared by Evan

Would you like more information? Just send me an email for details.

Evan picking olives at our home in Umbria