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When in Rome visit 'Obika' Mozzarella Bar, Italy's twist on the Sushi Bar

October 18, 2006 by serge the concierge

Down to its japanese influenced logo, OBIKA is Italy's twist on the Sushi Bar Concept. Except this time the base ingredient is Buffalo Mozzarella from Campania.
They also offer a variety of regional products from around Italy such as the 'Cinta Cenese' salami from Tuscany which I have never tried along with a selection of local wines and mineral waters.

OBIKA currently counts 3 locations, in Rome, Milan and London.

If you want to dig deeper on this topic, the Mozzarella Company offers its Mozzarella History along with a number of recipes.

Bon Appetit !

Posted on October 18, 2006 in Consumer Products, Food and Drink, Personal Organizer, Serge the Concierge, To Do Lists, Travel | Permalink | Comments (1)

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