Vegan Chicken Piccata at Coletta in NYC Capers are a funny little ingredient. Derived as an immature bud from flowers of a caper bush, these tasty morsels gain most of their signature flavor from the salty brine in which they are soaked. Though they may initially seem a bit unusual, they are a staple of […]

Vegan Mushroom Truffle Pizza at Coletta in NYC Something about the idea of “truffles” feels simultaneously elegant, sophisticated, and indulgent. Traditionally, someone may expect to see these delicate fungi atop an exquisite pasta, but at Coletta, we pride ourselves in the unexpected. By combining the decadence of truffle with the comfort of pizza, we present […]

One of the most complicated parts of dining with a group is finding a restaurant with something for everyone. It’s natural to want to support every guest’s dining preferences, but doing so often feels like an impossible task. The larger the group, the more delicate the balance of finding meals everyone can enjoy. To make […]

What is it about figs that feels so decadent? Originally grown across the Mediterranean hillsides, this now-global fruit still carries the elegance of ancient Greece. Figs have a sticky sweetness that somehow seems to enhance even the most savory of dishes; however, bringing forth this power is something of an art. To learn from the […]

Once a dish rises to popularity, its origin becomes murky. Where did this dish originate? How did it come to be such a worldwide favorite? Though calamari– otherwise known as fried squid– may be easily found in restaurants all over the globe, the name seems to suggest it is most at home on a traditional […]