What do you do when outside is cold, damp and lonely? You go inside a family owned restaurant and find comfort and warmth in food. That night we did just that. The day had been relatively warm, a sudden drop of temperature was not expected for the night, but the prospect of being received in a restaurant built in 1900 with the tufa stone was too exciting to miss it. Gracefully, we were seated in a small room reserved just for us. The light yellow colored walls, the natural texture of the exposed tufa stone and the sparse décor were an invitation to feel at home.
I had no doubt food was going to be exceptional. Here, under the curved vaulted ceiling, nothing mattered that night. (Click on the photo to view it larger).
I couldn’t help noticing Giuseppe, the waiter pouring our wines with grace. He was elegant, attentive not to spill even a drop on the tablecloth of that precious wine, pouring from the left of the guests as the Bon-Ton requires, the seriousness of his motion, all said to me: “Here, you will be treated with class and grace“.
In my capture, Giuseppe looks totally absorbed in his task. Pouring wines is an art of its own, it requires knowledge, elegant manners, subtle motions and grace.
Wine represents the labour of many people and nature’s generosity, when it wants to be generous. The gracefulness of the people of Puglia towards food and wines tells how much respect they have for the land. Preparation of food is sacred, eating happy food prepared with love keeps people healthy.
Knowing that someone will take care of us, offering the best food they can prepare in one night it is grace to me.
The guests in that trip to Puglia are still talking about that night. Ciao,
Valentina
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Valentina Expressions 
Feb 02, 2017 @ 10:20:04
This is such an elegant shot. Giuseppe is very skilled at what he does, and he looks so focused on pouring the wine into the glass perfectly. And as you said, I am sure he did not even spill a single drop anywhere and the wine all went smoothly into the cup. What a fine waiter and gentleman. The drink must have tasted lovely 🙂 Sounded like a lovely, warm cozy dinner on a cold night. Hope you enjoyed 🙂
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Feb 02, 2017 @ 16:40:22
We enjoyed very much Mabel. I took a group of Americans to Italy and in every restaurant we ate, there was something new to discover. Thanks for the visit and the comment. 😀
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Feb 03, 2017 @ 11:43:16
From the sounds of it, you made a great host and I am sure the American visitors enjoyed their time in Italy and more importantly, your kindness and company 🙂
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Feb 03, 2017 @ 16:51:38
It was a fun trip, I took my group to less known places and they truly enjoyed discovering them with me. 😀
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