Want to experience the cuisine of Tuscany in a delightfully authentic atmosphere? No need to fly into Amerigo Vespucci Airport, just head up North Oracle Road to La Mia Toscana, our broadcast for this week’s show!

Chef Mike Bonk, Chef Giancarlo Stefanutto, Matt Russell, Tom Alfonso & Shawn Stutzman

Chef Mike Bonk, Chef Giancarlo Stefanutto, Matt Russell, Tom Alfonso & Shawn Stutzman

Our celebrity co-host this week was Tom Alfonso, of Alfonso Gourmet Olive Oil & Balsamics, who discussed the fabulous and fresh EVOOs and specially aged balsamic vinegars that are currently on tap at both of his Tucson locations. We also chatted with Mike Walsh of Hotel Congress, who had all the information on the upcoming Born and Brewed: Tucson Beer Cup event. Wine guy Shawn Stutzman stopped by as well, telling a fascinating story about some of the wines that will be featured on the menu at an upcoming La Mia Toscana wine dinner.  Our featured guest was La Mia Toscana chef Mike Bonk, who together with owner/executive chef Giancarlo Stefanutto has assembled a truly showstopping menu of Italian cuisine. After one taste of the mussels and clams, gnocchi with gorgonzola cheese sauce, shrimp and baby lobster, and the tagliere with Italian meats and cheeses, we were converts!

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