Ombra
Ombra by Carlo Grossi, published by Random House Australia on March 30, 2021, is a culinary exploration inspired by the vibrant atmosphere of a Venetian salumi bar. This edition, comprising 224 pages, invites readers into the heart of Melbourne’s dining scene, where the concept of ‘ombra’—a small tumbler of wine—serves as a backdrop for community and connection. The book captures the essence of Carlo’s restaurant, showcasing a modern take on traditional Italian fare, emphasizing the warmth of hospitality and the joy of sharing meals.
Readers will discover a diverse array of recipes that reflect Carlo’s passion for Italian cooking, including finely cured meats, homemade sausages, and a variety of pizzas. The cookbook also features bar snacks known as cicchetti, hearty meals, and delightful desserts, all rooted in family heirloom recipes and inspired by Carlo’s travels across Italy. With a focus on quality ingredients and the Italian ideals of preservation, Ombra presents a collection of dishes designed for sharing, encouraging lively conversations over food and drink.
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In Venice you’ll often hear the phrase Andiamo per un ombra? (‘Shall we go for a drink?’). And it’s this ‘ombra’, the Venetian name for a small tumbler of wine, that inspired Carlo Grossi’s restaurant – a modern take on an authentic Italian salumi bar right in the bustling heart of Melbourne.
Any time is a good time for a drink at Ombra, and when you step in the door at 76 Bourke Street you’ll always find a warm and hospitable welcome (and something delicious to eat). It’s an intimate, energetic place where all walks of life can drop by and come together over plates of finely cured meats and cheese, bringing with them a great sense of community – a community that thrives at the bar; that argues, loves and lives between slurps of white wine and Aperol.
The Ombra cookbook brings together the very best of Carlo’s food and hospitality, from lovingly aged meats and homemade sausages to mouth-watering pizzas, all sorts of irresistible bar snacks (cicchetti), hearty evening meals, fermented and pickled vegetables and fruits, and delectable desserts to finish off the evening. With family heirloom recipes and dishes inspired by Carlo’s travels all over Italy, the Italian ideals of preservation and quality produce are on proud display in this collection of familiar and tasty food that’s made for sharing over a lively conversation.
So pull up a seat – it’s time for un ombra!
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