Yesterday when I was passing by Trattoria Mario’s on the way to the market with my students for class, as we read the menu, we had to go in and see the special of the day.
Whenever possible, Romeo Colzi, chef and owner, has something special on the menu.
It was Cinghiale, wild boar!
There was Pappardelle with wild boar ragu..and wild boar chops marinated and grilled.
I am going to have to quit my job so I can eat at Mario’s!
Francesco, Romeo’s son has now joined the cooking staff , so it is really a family affair.
I was asking Romeo if it was wild boar season, as I hadn’t heard any hunters near my home in the countryside, he said ” It is always wild boar season!” with a little gleam in his eye.
But on my way home, I spotted a sign for a local Sagra ( food festival) so Wild Boar it is!
Certaldo is holding their wild boar sagra starting April 1 through May 1, so if you are in the area, stop by.
The sagra is usually held Friday, Saturday and Sunday near the Piscina(pool) where they have built a sort of tent for the fundraising meals.
Buon Appetito!
we may try to stop by on Sunday.