Attending the Abruzzo Lab in Epping last Thursday was a great experience as we had the opportunity to explore what we had been learning about in Italian class, in person. While at the Abruzzo Lab we were able to enjoy a three-course meal consisting of cultural foods, such as arrosticini (chicken and lamb skewers), pallotte (cheese balls), fiadone (cheese puffs), pasta alla chitarra (pasta made with tool that makes a sound like a guitar), timballo (a lasagna like dish with layers of crepe like pasta) and to top it off, pizzelle alla Nutella (waffles with Nutella). The owner, Michelle spoke to us about the region and why she opened her own restaurant. We all found it very interesting and a great opportunity for us to know more about Abruzzo. Michelle said that “she brought Abruzzo to Melbourne” and I think we could all agree that being in the Abruzzo Lab really did feel like we were in Italy. If you are looking for a new place to dine, check out Abruzzo Lab in Epping for your next family lunch or dinner out.

Sophie W 10K & Mary C 10B