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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.

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.

March 25, 2026

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.

June 26, 2025

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.

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.

April 21, 2025

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.

April 7, 2025