From acclaimed Philadelphia chef Marc Vetri comes a celebration of handcrafted, regional Italian cooking that advocates a hands-on, back-to-the-basics approach

When the first Italian moved to the area near Catherine Street around 1798, it was mostly forest and field. It was considered Irishtown by the early residents.

Presents over 160 traditional and modern recipes for Italian dishes from every region of the country, with a photographic guide to key ingredients, and an intro