A dish that tells its story — Tiramisu reviewed

You can taste history in Tiramisu if you know what to look for. Italian cooking is intensely regional with little crossover between provinces. The bright and tomatoey character reflects those layers — fresh basil doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition.

The a family trattoria in Rome setting made sense of it. You understand the food differently when the context is right. limoncello after the meal alongside is part of that story. Some food is just fuel. Tiramisu, properly made, is something more. This version told the story well.