Synopses & Reviews
A fantastic book makes you feel like youre there in Italy
--Jamie Oliver
In Anthony Capellas delicious debut novel, Laura, a twentysomething American, is on her first trip to Italy. She; s completely enamored of the art, beauty, and, of course, food that Rome has to offer. Soon shes enamored of the handsome and charming Tommaso, who tells her hes a chef at the famed Templi restaurant and begins to woo her with his gastronomic creations.
But Tommaso hasent been entirely truthfulhes really just a waiter.
The master chef behind the tantalizing meals is Tommasos talented but shy friend Bruno, who loves laura from afar. Thus begins a classic comedy of errors full of the culinary magic and the sensual stmosphere of Italy. The result is a romantic comedy in the tradition of Cyrano de Bergerac and Roxanne that tempts readers to devour it in one sitting.
Evoking the sights, smells and flavors of Italy in sensuous prose, this lively book also features recipes for readers to create (or just dream about) Brunos food of amore,
--People
A] well-fashioned fable.
--The New York Times Book Review
A lighthearted and entertaining novel set in the Eternal City reading the book is like going to your favorite Roman trattoria.
--The Washington Post Book World
Review
"A fantastic book...makes you feel like you're there in Italy." Jamie Oliver
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"Seasoned with the right blend of romance and humor, it invites readers to savor each delicious word." Library Journal
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"A lighthearted and entertaining novel set in the Eternal City reading the book is like going to your favorite Roman trattoria." The Washington Post Book World
Synopsis
In the spirit of Like Water for Chocolate and Chocolat, Capella's delicious first novel, tempts readers to devour it at one sitting and confirms that fine food and romance are a winning combination.
Synopsis
A handsome waiter, a chef too shy to follow his heart and a beautiful American student: A four-course comedy of errors in the trattorias of Rome.
In Anthony Capella's delicious debut novel, Laura, a twentysomething American, is on her first trip to Italy. She's completely enamored of the art, beauty, and, of course, food that Rome has to offer. Soon she's enamored of the handsome and charming Tommaso, who tells her he's a chef at the famed Templi restaurant and begins to woo her with his gastronomic creations.
But Tommaso hasn't been entirely truthful he's really just a waiter.
The master chef behind the tantalizing meals is Tommaso's talented but shy friend Bruno, who loves Laura from afar. Thus begins a classic comedy of errors full of the culinary magic and the sensual stmosphere of Italy. The result is a romantic comedy in the tradition of Cyrano de Bergerac and Roxanne that tempts readers to devour it in one sitting.
About the Author
Anthony Capella spends part of each year traveling in Italy. He is based in London, and this is his first novel.