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| Stefino - a cause for concentration even if it's not chocolate |
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| La Sorbetteria - is this the ultimate? |
If you’re ever at a loose end in Bologna, one of the most profitable ways of spending your time is in tracking down the ultimate – in our case – chocolate ice cream. It’s a perfect way of spending a summer’s day, and then, as Margherita Bianchini says, in the winter debating which was the best. Bianchini’s invaluable 101 Things to do in Bologna at least once in your life helpfully pinpoints the gelato giants of the city. Funivia, now in Piazza Cavour, benefits from the advantage of location. You can buy an ice cream and eat it under the trees in the piazza. There’s even a fountain to wash your hands afterwards. But currently we are torn between Stefino and La Sorbetteria. As always, the ultimate test has to be chocolate ice cream, truly difficult to get right, as Fergus Henderson admits in Nose to Tail Eating where he is driven to appeal for a recipe that works. Stefino’s moro – chocolate with almonds – is a good match for La Sorbetteria’s bitter extra fondant. You could also be tempted by Stefino’s Sicilian cannoli with fresh ricotta or La Sorbetteria’s wonderful array of sweets and chocolates.
What do you think? Maybe you prefer Gianni or Gelatauro. There’s a lot to think about.
Hear Bianchini talking about her book in Italian http://www.123people.it/ext/frm?ti=person%20finder&search_term=margherita%20bianchini&search_country=IT&st=person%20finder&target_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DwIY6o_lFWdQ§ion=video&wrt_id=68
Hear Bianchini talking about her book in Italian http://www.123people.it/ext/frm?ti=person%20finder&search_term=margherita%20bianchini&search_country=IT&st=person%20finder&target_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DwIY6o_lFWdQ§ion=video&wrt_id=68
Stefino
Via Galliera 49b
Closed: winter
La Sorbetteria Castiglione
Via Castiglione N° 44
Open every day until late
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