Italopunk: 145 Recipes to Shock Your Nonna (Italian Cookbook)

By Vanja van der Leeden

"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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1962098176
• ISBN13: 9781962098175
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Tra Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 4.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 8.0" x 10.7"