Chocolate Sommelier (Ciltli)

Clara and Gigi Padovani have been called the “chocolate couple” of Italian food writing. They have written about 30 books together, translated into six languages, including Street Food all’italiana and Tiramisù. On her own, Clara has written Passione Nutella and Dolci del sole. Gigi was a journalist at “La Stampa” newspaper for 30 years, and is now a gastronomic critic for the L’Espresso restaurant guide; he is a member of the National Studies Center of the Italian Academy of Cooking. His books include Mondo Nutella and Slow Food. Learn more about them at claragigipadovani.com.

Fabio Petroni has worked with some of the best-known professional photographers in the field, and specializes in portraits and still lifes. He has developed campaigns for prestigious internationally known companies, and is the official photographer for the IJRC (International Jumping Riders Club) and the Young Riders Academy. His books include Horses: Master Portraits, Cocktails, Chili Pepper, Tea Sommelier, and Beer Sommelier. Visit him at fabiopetronistudio.com.