Graceanne LaCombe

Graceanne LaCombe is a Louisiana-born food and wine writer who spends her time table-hopping across Italy. She currently resides in Parma, where she works in external relations for ALMA, The School of Italian Culinary Arts.

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The Wines of Tenuta San Leonardo in Trentino are Northern Gems

The Tuscan and Bordeaux style wines of Tenuta San Leonardo in Trentino produce high-quality reds in northern Italy.

Graceanne LaCombe

September 3, 2026

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Gennaro Esposito’s Easter Colomba at Grand Hotel et de Milan

Grand Hotel et de Milan presents a special Easter colomba by chef Gennaro Esposito.

Graceanne LaCombe

March 25, 2026

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Postcard from Puglia: An “Offal” Meal at La Locanda da Vito

Our offal enthusiast contributor shares the details of her adventurous meal at a rustic restaurant in Puglia.

Graceanne LaCombe

June 26, 2025

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How to Make a Perfect Cappuccino: Tips from an Italian Barista

A seasoned Italian barista offers some tips on making the perfect cappuccino at home, from the milk to the pour.

Graceanne LaCombe

May 5, 2025

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Postcards from Parma: An Ode to ALMA

Our contributor from Parma reflects on her four years working for an Italian culinary school on the dawn of her next adventure.

Graceanne LaCombe

April 21, 2025

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Eating Bolliti in the Last Throes of a Northern Italian Winter

The experience of eating Bolliti, a northern Italian winter staple of meats, vegetables and sauces, in a scene from a Veneto restaurant.

Graceanne LaCombe

April 7, 2025

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