![]() Given an opportunity to take Elena and her family for a meal, I would probably take her to Cibo, an aptly named Italian restaurant that’s been feeding families since 2005. Elena Davis’s writing indicates she shares my sentiment in understanding the importance not only of food, but in experiential aspects such as dining with people you love. I’m blessed to share most of my meals with my beautiful bride and with great friends and that in itself makes a meal special. With whom you’re dining (outside a restaurant’s control) has as much to do with a great meal as the food, service and ambiance. Aside from the food (obviously), service and ambiance, I touted the experiential aspects of a meal. In a recent interview with the lovely Terry Travis, the engaging hostess of KKOB’s The Weekend program, she asked me what makes a restaurant great. Mangia is a term of love all on its own.” If that doesn’t bring a tear to your eyes, maybe you need a trip to Oz so the wizard can give you a myocardial tune-up. If I am not mistaken, Italians say “mangia” more than they say “ti amo,” (I love you). It is one of the most common words in the Italian language. The word Mangia (verb: mangiare), pronounced man-juh, definition: eat-up!!” Yes, you literally say it with exclamation points with your hands in the air. Take this paragraph: “ In Italy, if we aren’t eating, we are probably talking about eating. ![]() Hmm, maybe I should have been born Italian?Īs a gastronomo prolifico (the Italian AND Spanish translation for both words), I feel a profound connection to Elena Davis who writes the fabulous blog Cucina by Elena in which she shares recipes and memories of having grown up in Lo Stivale. For example, the Italian term “ mangia” means “eat up” (naturally, it’s one of my favorite Italian words) while perhaps its closest Spanish equivalent is “ come.” Another Italian culinary term every self-respecting gastronome recognizes is “ cibo” which translates in English to “food.” In Italy, life revolves around the preparation and enjoyment of good food (cibo buono). That is, they don’t have the same etymology or derivation. ![]() Alas, not all Spanish and Italian terms are lexical cognates. Because Spanish was my first language, if spoken slowly enough I can probably understand thirty-percent of what is spoken in Italian. Inasmuch as they’re both Romance languages, there are a lot of similarities between Spanish and Italian. We have all equipment at our disposal, in terms of sound and visuals, that are necessary to make any party a succes: large screens, beamers, professional DJ equipment & wireless microphones.Cibo, One of the Best Pizza Restaurants in the Country Do you want to learn more about what we offer? Feel free to contact us by phone or drop by in our restaurant! We have all equipment at our disposal, in terms of sound and visuals, that are necessary to make any party a succes: large screens, beamers, professional DJ equipment & wireless microphones. Please note: for more than 18 guests, we only offer group menus in both our pizza bar and wine bar. You can also hire our pizza bar for dinner up to 100 people. In our wine bar, we offer various attractive group arrangements with drinks and small dishes prepared by our experienced team. Our wine bar and unique covered terrace with views over the Westerplassen can accommodate up to 100 guests seated and 250 standing. Are you looking for a party venue for your anniversary, graduation party, birthday, wedding or business event? We would be happy to receive you! Although that we love to throw a party ourselves, it is also possible to hire part of our restaurant.
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