by Sangeeta Kocharekar URL Copied! To many Italians, aperitivo is an almost daily ritual. It’s gathering with friends and family after work for drinks and snacks before dinner. The word ‘aperitivo’ also refers to the drinks you’re having.
They’re usually carbonated, low-alcohol and often stimulate appetite so you can be ready for dinner. “We enjoy drinking, chatting, listening to music and being surrounded by our loved ones and new people,” says Andrea Massoli, Italian chef at Brisbane restaurant Firma . “I lived in a household where bottles of prosecco and Aperol would never run out.
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The very best of The Latch delivered straight to your inbox. “There usually needs to be a minimum of two people at home,” says Luigi Esposito, Italian chef-owner of Sydney’s 170 Grammi . If you’re hosting aperitivo hour at home for friends or family or .