12/09/2024
Table Stories #3: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙆𝙞𝙢 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮’𝙨 𝙄𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 🇮🇹
The Kim family, Korean-Canadian and recently relocated to Northern Italy, decided to take a vacation in Puglia to discover its beauty, culture, and exceptional cuisine. ✨
Before the trip, Ji-eun discovered a hidden gem in Polignano a Mare: 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙪𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙖 𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙖. The rave reviews spoke of its intimate atmosphere and the passion of the owners, Liu and Fabrizio, for creating memorable dishes. Excited, Ji-eun booked well in advance to secure a spot.
On a sunny Saturday, they arrived at Mint Cucina Fresca and were welcomed by Liu, who led them to the 𝙉𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙖’𝙨 𝙏𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 — a cozy corner decorated with black-and-white photos of the owners’ grandparents and colorful plates that told stories of love and tradition. Liu explained, “We want our guests to feel at home,” while pouring a glass of Bombino Nero rosé, a local Apulian wine. 🍷
The dishes were true masterpieces: Ji-eun savored the 𝙏𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙡 𝙙𝙞 𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚, golden and crispy, served with fresh and creamy burrata; Yong-ho enjoyed the 𝙎𝙢𝙤𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙤, elegantly presented on a bed of vegetables with toasted almonds; and Min-jun delighted in the 𝙕𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙞 𝙏𝙖𝙜𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘼𝙫𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙤 𝙋𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤, fresh and enveloped in a creamy, aromatic sauce. 🌿
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