A trilingual journalist from Rome, Asia possesses a unique blend of cultural heritage and professional expertise. With triple citizenship in Italy, Ireland, and the U.S., her international background enriches her storytelling. The daughter of an Italian restaurateur, her love for food and drinks was nurtured from a young age growing up in the family restaurant. A self-proclaimed history geek, Asia was influenced by Rome's historical tapestry and developed an appreciation for all things history, food, and beverage.
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When in Rome
Let’s look at a few ways we can implement Italian restaurant management techniques to maximize guest experiences.
‘Tis In Season
Let’s take a look at the importance of seasonal produce while drawing inspiration from Italy for fresh-based menus that speak to healthy-minded guests.
Love Fest
Let’s look at how you can implement Oktoberfest-related themes into menus and offerings.
Livin’ La Dolce Vita
With fall on the horizon, let’s look at how you can prolong that sweet summer feeling, take inspiration from popular Italian cocktail and snack specials, and offer your guests a taste of il bel paese (“the beautiful country”) all the way in the U.S.
Culinary School
With National Back to School Month starting in August, let’s look at a few offerings you can leverage to make the school crowd excited for the new year.
Fry Day, Fun Day
With National French Fry Day coming up on July 12th, let’s look at the various fry cuts, toppings, and cooking methods you can experiment with to stand out from the crowd.
Pro Spiral
Leverage the new season of veggies to offer guests thoughtfully prepared meals that balance health and taste.
Mom's the Word
Here are a few ways you can efficiently manage your floor and staff — while providing some fun, unique offerings to draw in more families looking to celebrate a mother’s love.
Go with the Flow
To celebrate the end of seasonal depression, let’s take a look at some of the health and aesthetic benefits of adding edible flowers and herbs to your cocktails and mocktails.