Obica: Mozzarella Bar. Pizza e Cucina. The Cookbook

Celebrated as the worlds first mozzarella bar Obic presents a collection of simply prepared Italian recipes that combine Italys finest artisanal ingredients with innovative presentations. Obica Sicilian expression meaning "here we are"was founded in Rome in 2004 as the first mozzarella bar with every dish prepared in full view of the diner. Known for presenting traditional Italian products in a clear and contemporary way Obic has since expanded worldwide with more than twenty restaurants in Italy England Japan and the United States. With over one hundred recipes the book is organized as a series of ideal menus consisting of various dishes made with Italys classic regional ingredients sourced from artisanal producers. The recipes are accompanied by suggested wine pairings tailored to fit Obics signature mozzarella combinations salads the first and second courses desserts and its iconic oval pizzas made with slow-rising yeast.