Being Frank in Sicily: Exploring the Authentic Farm-to-Table Experience

🌿The olive oil from the Frankie's farm in Sicily is organic and DOP-certified, guaranteeing its quality and authenticity.

🌟Ardigna, the hidden gem restaurant, offers a truly unique dining experience, where you feel like you're at a friend's house. The food is traditional, abundant, and prepared with love.

🍽️The antipasti at Ardigna are endless and feature a variety of savory and mouthwatering ingredients that showcase the best of Sicilian cuisine.

🚗Tomaso Asaro, a third-generation olive oil producer, has a personal relationship with the Frankie chefs. Every year, they visit his farm in October to celebrate and taste the newest olive oil.

🍴Sicilian food is a blend of flavors and influences, encompassing everything from olive oil and seafood to eggplants and cannolis. The abundance of fresh ingredients and traditional cooking techniques make it a gastronomical paradise.

What makes Frankie's olive oil unique?

—Frankie's olive oil is organic and DOP-certified, meaning it is made exclusively from olives grown and processed in Sicily. It represents the best of Sicilian olive oil, with its high quality and authentic taste.

What is the highlight of the dining experience at Ardigna?

—The highlight of dining at Ardigna is the warm and welcoming atmosphere. It feels like you're at a friend's house, and the food is abundant and delicious. The traditional dishes, made with fresh and local ingredients, truly showcase the essence of Sicilian cuisine.

What can we expect from the antipasti at Ardigna?

—The antipasti at Ardigna are a true feast for the senses. They feature a wide variety of savory ingredients, such as anchovies, provolone, and kasamata olives. The generous portions and rich flavors make it a meal in itself.

Who is Tomaso Asaro, and what is his relationship with the Frankie chefs?

—Tomaso Asaro is a third-generation olive oil producer in Sicily. He has a personal relationship with the Frankie chefs, who visit his farm every year to celebrate and taste the newest olive oil. Their collaboration ensures the highest quality olive oil for Frankie's.

What are some of the must-try dishes in Sicilian cuisine?

—Sicilian cuisine is known for its delicious flavors and unique combinations. Some must-try dishes include pasta alla Norma, featuring eggplants and ricotta salata, arancini, savory rice balls, and cannolis, sweet pastries filled with ricotta cream.

00:03The original location of Frankie Spuntino in Sicily is explored.

06:10Tomaso Asaro's olive oil farm is introduced and its organic and DOP-certified production is highlighted.

06:54The visit to Ardigna, a hidden gem restaurant in the middle of nowhere, is described, showcasing the unique dining experience.

08:23The traditional antipasti, featuring ingredients like anchovies, provolone, and kasamata olives, are showcased.

10:46The personal relationship between Tomaso Asaro and the Frankie chefs is emphasized, including their annual visit to celebrate and taste the new olive oil.

17:09The abundance and variety of Sicilian cuisine, from olive oil and seafood to eggplants and cannolis, is highlighted.