Anyone who has sampled some great fresh mozzarella cheese knows that it can be a tasty experience. For those who have been lucky enough to have access to homemade, fresh mozzarella cheese, well that’s another experience altogether. For the uninitiated, now there is a place here in Sarasota where you can enjoy one of the true pleasures of Italian cuisine. Bella Gente, located on Osprey Avenue in downtown Sarasota, is making their own fresh, homemade mozzarella cheese on a weekly basis.
Claudio Ronchi, who is also the Owner of Bologna Cafe, has been using techniques that he brought with him from his native Romagna in northern Italy. The original artisan production process requires many hours to produce a finished product. But, with the advent of modern kitchen technology, that time can be reduced to just a couple of hours. The updated process yields the same natural, fresh mozzarella that aficionados of this cheese have come to expect.
This Saturday, July 11th at 11:00am, Claudio will be at the end of his weekly production of cheese. He will be passing along some of the secrets of his art and allowing those present at the restaurant to taste his homemade mozzarella at the peak of freshness.
I’m sure that everyone attending will come away with a great food tasting experience and a new appreciation for the cheese-making craft. Be sure to put it on your culinary calendar.
Bella Gente
32 S. Osprey Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-312-5111
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