Dishing up authentic Italian cuisine in Michigan
When Italian food critic Marc Berarducci moved to Northern Michigan in January to be close to family, he brought along his passion for authentic Italian cuisine.
Berarducci spent most of his life living in Italy where he founded and owned an arts school in Florence, worked as a food critic for Italian cuisine and was a marketing consultant for coffee shops.
"I just fell in love with this part of Michigan," Berarducci said. "There are great people and there just seems to be a love of Italian cuisine so I'm trying to ride that wave."
For the last few months, Berarducci has been hosting Italian cuisine culinary workshops and working as a personal chef. He said working as a chef and teaching others about authentic Italian cuisine allows him to get back to what he really loves — food.
Berarducci focuses his dishes on simple, yet fresh and flavorful ingredients which are the cornerstone of Italian cuisine. Fresh vegetables, herbs and spices, along with high quality items such as cheese and olive oils are what drive his Italian dishes.