Lara Gilmore hosts Casa Maria Luigia
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When Lara Gilmore told me she and her husband Massimo Bottura were opening a B&B, I knew it was going to be amazing. I knew it would be interesting because Massimo is the world’s chef extraordinaire, but I was even more convinced it was going be out of this world because this dynamic duo has an incredible chemistry, preternatural instincts for art and design, and a sixth sense for space.
In 2019, I visited Casa Maria Luigia three times- once before it opened while Lara was putting it all together, and then again in June and October for personal visits. Each time I felt like I was home. Could it be just Lara’s natural vibe? Was it the amazing contemporary art? The comfy beds? I think it’s more than that so we sat down in the garden to talk about creating a home away from home. And also about her cool jeans….
IN THIS EPISODE
[01:15] Casa Maria Luigia, Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore’s country B&B
[02:46] Flashback: When Lara met Massimo and the birth of Osteria Francescana
[07:33] Creating Casa Maria Luigia
[09:27] The Ingredients of Casa Maria Luigia
[10:32] Living with Contemporary Arte
[16:02] Organic Gardening and Community Kitch
[23:44] Massimo’s Music Collection
[29:12] Merenda Estiva- the Emilia-Romagna breakfast
[33:05] Francescana at Maria Luigia – the dining experience
[42:17] ML is more than just a name. . .
[45:20] Biking Modena and Emilia Romagna
RELATED LINKS
Massimo Bottura and Osteria Francescana
Travel Bite: Modena’s Secret Breakfast Treat – Cotechino
