Francesco Panniello is the executive chef at Ristoria dei Mercati, a restaurant in Foggia in a very unique location. It is part of the Mercati di Città project, a network of markets, producers and farmers who have teamed up to share their passion. It is a place in the heart of the city where producers and consumers can connect, where the traditions and excellences of Puglia - a region with a great culinary history - are conveyed through its food.
Ristoria dei Mercati
Foggia, Italy
I truly believe that good food can help lift our spirits.
The markets are not the only place where customers can appreciate the origin, history and production chain of the produce; they can do so at Ristoria, a culinary workshop where new flavours rub shoulders with traditional fare. Chef Panniello, whose menu celebrates all the delicacies of the Puglia region, blends traditional flavours and his creative vision with innovative techniques and technologies. For example? His potato and salami timbale served on creamy pumpkin. Topped off with a chia seed wafer, which gives the dish a crunchy texture. The ingredients, with their original flavours, come directly from Mother Nature and are prepared with the help of our Steambox Evolution, an oven which allows you to incorporate different cooking techniques, thanks to its accurate programmes.
