A dish that tells its story — Risotto reviewed

You can taste history in Risotto if you know what to look for. Italian cooking is intensely regional with little crossover between provinces. The rich and umami character reflects those layers — San Marzano tomatoes doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition.

The a Neapolitan pizzeria setting made sense of it. You understand the food differently when the context is right. Chianti alongside is part of that story. Some food is just fuel. Risotto, properly made, is something more. This version told the story well.