While exquisite in design, Perbacco Isabella!has such warmth in its color palate that it begs to be opened. The serious cook as well as the novice will be able to follow the recipes written in clear, easy to follow instructions. The book is organized by the seasons with recipes for antipasto, pasta, insalata, contorno, carne, pesce, and dolce for each season. Isabella has accompanied the recipes with her childhood memories, sprinkling them with her native Italian; even the recipe titles are in both English and Italian. Interspersed throughout are more detailed stories highlighting the seasons, specific ingredients, and local Italian lore. All of these are told in Isabella's voice, capturing her colorful personality.
Bridget and Michael Roddy's Paesano's Restaurant has served the Ann Arbor community rustic, authentic, country Italian food since 1984. Isabella Nicoletti has endeared herself to the restaurant and to all of those "good friends" who come to share the warm, joyous flair of her seasonal cooking. The Roddy's have created a unique experience for all who enter their doors. Paesano's has been recognized in international culinary author Luigi Veronelli's Guide to the Best Italian Restaurants in America. The restaurant's wonderful wine list has received several accolades from national and international publications. These include an "Award of Excellence" from Wine Spectator Magazine, "Best Short Wine List" from Restaurant Hospitality Magazine, "National Award Winner" from Sante Magazine, and one of the "Best Wine Friendly Restaurants in America" from Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
