"An incredible gem! A pearl!" --Yvette van Boven, author of Home Made "Gathers recipes and interviews from Italy's neo-trattorias for modern twists on classic dishes." --Publishers Weekly "Successfully makes the case that if people love their cuisine, they ought to let it grow." --Shelf Awareness "Any reader can browse this for an inviting new take on recognizable classics--but those who want to go deeper will get a look at where Italian cooking is headed."--Booklist, STARRED Italopunk is not just a cookbook but a culinary manifesto that challenges the conventional boundaries of Italian cuisine through 145 recipes from Italy's Neo-Trattorias. From Sicily to Milan, a new generation of chefs from Italy's Neo-Trattorias is disrupting Italian cuisine with bold and modern twists. Italopunk celebrates these unexpected flavors and irreverent takes on beloved classics--Panzanella brightened with mango, tiramisu with a hint of sesame, cacio e pepe sprinkled with mint... Through recipes, interviews, and restaurant recs, this lively romp through Italy is sure to inspire and revolutionize the way you experience Italian food.