In the mood for some bubbly?

Sometimes we need some bubbles when we are celebrating. Other times we're just in the mood for bubbles. Why not have a glass of prosecco if your tastebuds are craving for it? 

Champagne and sparkling wines each have their own history and complexity of flavours. Today's feature infographic is all about the history, the grapes, the process and the fun facts about champagne. 

And if you are ever in the mood for some tasty prosecco, give us a call! 

From Visually.

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What pasta goes with what sauce?!

Did you know that there are ideal pasta noodles for different kinds of sauces? For some, it may be very obvious which kind of pastas are perfect for the many different kind of sauces. We're guessing that for the majority of pasta and Italian food lovers, the perfect combinations of sauce and pasta is not something specifically thought of. All that matters is delicious flavour. We agree.

When you come to La Piazza Dario, you don't need to do the thinking. All you need to do is see which flavours tickle your fancy and Chef Claudio will whip it up for you!

However, if you are curious (or in the mood to make some pasta at home), here's a tasty infographic that that shares the best kind of pastas for different types of sauce...

(Infographic via Nosh On It)

How well do you know your Italian cheeses?!

Mozzarella, ricotta, parmigiano… Italy is known for more than its delicious pastas and rich wines! The variety of flavours and textures of Italian cheese leaves nothing to be desired by your taste buds. Even more culinarily exciting are the many ways you can pair these cheeses that serve to enhance and compliment their unique flavours!

So what are the best pairings? Check out this infographic and visit Fine Dining Lovers to learn more!

(Infographic via Fine Dining Lovers)

Wine and dine like the Italians do with the below interactive infographic!

Knowing which Italian wines to pair with your Italian meal can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you don't speak the language. At La Piazza Dario our knowledgable staff is always more than happy to help you select the perfect wine pairing for your Italian meal. We invite you to join us tonight for a delicious meal of incredible, authentic Italian food made by head chef, Claudio Ranallo, and indulge in a perfectly paired Italian wine.

In the mean time, why not become more familiar with how to wine and dine like an Italian with the below interactive infographic, Italian Wine Paring 101! Simply click on the image to enlarge, select your food of choice, and scroll down to see which wines pair best with your chosen meal.

We look forward to seeing you! Peruse our wine menu and meal menus.

 
Click image to open interactive version (via Charming Sardinia).

(Image via Pixabay) 

So what do the people in the UK is the tastiest country in Europe?

ITALY!

And we couldn't agree more! With such delicious drinks like limoncello, grappa, prosecco and chianti, Italy has your thirst taken care of with delicious liqueurs, coffees, wines and spirits. 

Your taste buds will never be left wanting what with all the delicious pastas like Chef Claudio's fettuccine al pistachio, linguine al mare, spaghetti alla vongole veraci and tortellini cardinale! 

Perhaps pasta isn't your favourite? Well Chef Claudio and Italy have much more to offer than just pastas! What about antipasto, calamari fritti, prosciutto di parma, stracciatella or tagliata di manzo?! Delicious!

And to take care of your sweet tooth (or teeth) with tiramisù, St. Honore cake, zabaglione, and gelato e sorbetti!

Here are the numbers in a handy infographic. But here are the best numbers: one car ride to visit one La Piazza Dario for many delicious flavours! 

(Infographic via Exl Italy)

Don't know where to begin with our wine list?  
We've got a fun infographic that tackles the world of food and wine pairing!

It's not always easy to figure out which wine goes with this or that part of the meal. So today, we're featuring a highly visual, clean and simple breakdown of food and wine pairs. From there, ask our knowledgeable staff to advise on which syrah or chardonnay we recommend. This infographic may be helpful but nothing can beat getting the real wine details from our staff as you peruse the menu at La Piazza Dario for dinner!

And now, please enjoy this foodie infographic (courtesy of Fine Dining Lovers) and come join us for a deliciously authentic Italian meal, prepared specially by Head Chef Claudio Ranallo!

(Click to enlarge)

Learn this ins & outs of eating like an Italian.

Although the below infographic focuses on how to eat like an Italian when visiting Italy, these helpful tips can be applied right here in Vancouver. Join us for lunch or dinner and eat like the Italians do!

Discover when to eat and what courses you should be ordering, as well as what coffee drink you should never order after dinner. Read La Piazza Dario's full menu and get an idea of what you'll want to order the next time you visit.

We look forward to seeing you. Godere!

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Learn more about one of La Piazza Dario's favourite regions of Italy!

From past posts you know that we're nuts about Abruzzo, the region in Italy that Head Chef Claudio Ranallo calls home. From the beautiful countryside and surrounding scenery to its rich heritage, Abruzzo is definitely a place in Italy that you want to visit some day. But did you know that Abruzzo also boasts one of Italy's wine regions?

Including Abruzzo, discover the regions of Italy that produce some of the most well known wine, the world over, in the below infographic, Regioni del Vino d'Italia.

And after you're done with the infographic, check out our wine list and discover which which labels you can find at La Piazza Dario and where they are from!

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A quick lesson on which wines posses which qualities.

How do you like your red wine: fruity; light; or full bodied? Not sure how to answer that question? Whether you're a budding red wine connoisseur or you haven't got a clue, the below infographic has got you covered. Mapped out as a fun cheat sheet of the most well known types of red wine, discover exactly what to expect when ordering a merlot or shiraz. No more red wine surprises for you!

Go ahead, impress your friends; order the wine for the table or pick up a bottle for that dinner party. After all, you now know which types are more popular. ;)

Joining us for dinner? Have a look at which wines La Piazza Dario has in their wine cellar. We guarantee a few bottles are bound to catch your eye!

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Get to know the truth about pasta!

And then come on down to La Piazza Dario's to taste some truly delicious Italian pastas! Here is a fun infographic full of pasta facts and trivia. We bet that there will be some very interesting pasta tidbits waiting to be discovered...

Enjoy!

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(Infographic via Elite Heritage)

Discover the home of Italian ingredients!

Have you ever wondered where in Italy your food comes from? What part of our beautiful land does the tomato taste the best? And what about the incredible flavours of the truffle?

Here's a fun infographic that shows some of the top ingredients of Italian cooking on the Italian map! (Click image to enlarge and read)

(Image via Ditalia)

Make the most of your trip to Italy with travel tips and advice on the best of Italy.

When traveling all the way to Italy, you of course want to make sure that you see everything that beautiful country has to offer. But trying to squeeze the entire country of Italy and all of its historical sights and gorgeous regions into one trip would be virtually impossible, especially if you're only there for a week or two.

If you have a trip booked to Italy this summer, on behalf of everyone at La Piazza Dario, might I say that we are truly jealous. However, despite our envy, we want to help you have the best vacation possible in the beloved homeland of our Head Chef Claudio Ranallo.

Although they seem to be missing the beautiful home of Chef Claudio, Abruzzo, the below infographic is full of gorgeous places to visit in Italy along with fun activities the fill your trip with. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments below.

Have you recently been to Italy? Share your travel tips and advice with us!

(The Best of Italy Revealed in an Infographic infographic)

Skip that boring cup of jo & try one of these 50 Italian ways to enjoy your coffee!


50 types of Italian coffee: espresso, cappuccino and many more by Charming Italy

Morning routines can become monotonous and almost automatic. We roll out of bed, dress ourselves in a slight haze, realize we're running late, grab that cup of boring ol' coffee and run out the door. Wouldn't it be nice to treat your foggy morning-brain to something a little more fun? Of course, it would! Check out the 50 Italian ways to drink a coffee above and, most importantly, enjoy.

Not sure where to start? La Piazza Dario makes specialty coffees, including our Caff La Piazza. Come visit us and give 'em a try!