Renowned chef Massimo Bottura, who once watched the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix as a child, now partners with Ferrari. He offers his expert advice on how to savor the region's offerings both during Formula 1 events and throughout the year.
Italy's Emilia-Romagna region boasts the historic hubs of Bologna, Parma, and Modena, with ochre hills and picturesque villages adorned with stone castles, reflecting its rich Ducal heritage. However, its primary claim to fame lies in being Italy's culinary heartland and the birthplace of renowned gastronomic treasures such as Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and pasta alla Bolognese.
Remarkably, Emilia-Romagna is also the hometown of celebrated Michelin-starred chef Massimo Bottura, hailed as a pioneer of modern Italian cuisine. In a recent interview with the BBC, Bottura highlighted the region's allure: "Emilia-Romagna is an unexpected gem. When you arrive, you're not expecting much because it's not Venice, Florence... It's not Tuscany. It's Emilia-Romagna. n "
The name Emilia-Romagna derives from the Aemilian Way, an ancient Roman road linking the cities of Piacenza and Rimini. Massimo Bottura describes the region's diversity, stating, "You're on the Riviera coast with Fellini's land and the film 8 ½. On the opposite side, you have picturesque valleys, and to the south of Emilia, there are majestic mountains and splendid ski resorts. Within just a few hours, you have everything you could desire."
Bottura's pride in his home region is only bolstered by its role in Formula 1 racing; the town of Imola is the site of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
"That's the best moment!" he says "Formula One for us is very special. We feel part of this event that's all about fast cars. Everything is bubbling because everyone is so excited."
Bottura's fast car love runs deep. "When I was a kid, there was a racing track in downtown Modena," he says. "When you grow up in a land like this and you were six and you were there with your brothers, watching these guys, it's something that is gonna stay under your skin forever."
Bottura's fascination with F1 has led to a friendship and professional collaboration with Enzo Ferrari, for whom he runs Ristorante Cavallino in the town of Maranello. "I'm extremely involved with the drivers, the whole Scuderia Corsa," he says. "Especially because we always hope that Ferrari is going to win. So it's a big, big, big party. And we are like, 'Yeah, let's do it! Let's race!'"
Here are chef Massimo Bottura's favourite ways to experience Emilia-Romagna, during F1 season and beyond.
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