From Paesana, With Love

Storytelling is a side dish perfectly paired with all food, but especially with Italian meals. As families and friends congregate around tables for hours on end, they often pass around daily anecdotes along with platters of pasta and meat. This is the beauty of dining with Italians—food doesn't merely feed the body, it nourishes the soul in a celebration of life, love and community. Join Paesana as we take you on a journey through the many aspects of our process, from our kitchen to yours.

roasted branzino on a wood cutting board with lemons on the side

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An Italian Deep-Sea Dive

Italy’s many coastal cities reel in food lovers with a vast collection of oceanic cuisine.

assortment of fried seafood

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Fritto Misto de Mare: Italian Fried Seafood

Italian-style fried seafood is a simple way to feast on the ocean’s bounty.

upclose photo of shrimp and clams in pasta sauce

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Cioppino: The Real San Francisco Treat

How a rustic seafood stew made the trip from Italy to the shores of America and eventually to the west coast.