Russell Norman

POLPO: A Venetian Cookbook (Of Sorts) Tucked away in a backstreet of London's edgy Soho district, Polpo is one of the hottest restaurants in town. Critics and food aficionados have been flocking to this understated bàcaro where Russell Norman serves up dishes from the back streets of Venice. A far cry from the tourist-trap eateries of the famous floating city,...

The much-anticipated follow-up title to Russell's award-winning and bestselling Polpo, showcasing simple Florentine recipes. Brutto will appeal to those who bought Polpo, Stanley Tucci's Taste and The Tucci Table, An A-Z of Pasta, and Jamie's Italy. Brutto is actually bellissimo. A perfect cookbook for lovers of true Tuscan food. Simply brilliant. - STANLEY TUCCI Brutto ma buono - ugly but...