Join us at Magazzino for a new edition of Viaggio con Luca, a guided exploration of Italian culinary culture led by Chef Luca Galli.
This year’s program celebrates radicchio, the beloved Italian vegetable, and features Professor Lane Selman, author of Radicchio: A Celebration of the Beloved Italian Vegetable. Professor Selman will share insights into radicchio’s history and culinary traditions throughout the meal.
Radicchio sheds its bitter reputation and steps into the spotlight in Radicchio by Lane Selman—a bold, modern cookbook that redefines this iconic Italian vegetable as an everyday essential.
Grounded in Italy’s culinary heritage and tailored for today’s kitchens, Radicchio delivers a lineup of simple, flavor-driven recipes that reveal its full potential. Think silky risottos, hearty pastas, rustic polenta, crisp salads, blistered pizzas—and even unexpected sweets like chocolate cake. Along the way, Selman explores meat pairings, preservation techniques, and inventive uses that push radicchio far beyond the expected.
Selman, founder of the Culinary Breeding Network, brings together a vibrant mix of voices—Italian chefs, home cooks, American farmers, and artisans—each contributing recipes and stories that underscore the versatility of this unique vegetable. The result is a fresh, cross-cultural collection that connects tradition with what’s happening in kitchens right now.
As radicchio surges in popularity across the U.S.—from restaurant menus to glossy food pages—more American growers are embracing the crop, its bold color, resilience, and winter appeal are finally getting their due.
With striking photography and a rich sense of place, Radicchio is more than a cookbook—it’s a full-on celebration of a vegetable having its moment. Whether you’re just discovering it or already obsessed, this is the go-to guide for cooking with radicchio, start to finish.