Reservations begin April 1. Please call (561) 655-2766 or email kinglibrary@fourarts.org to make reservations.
Patrons may choose to attend this event in-person or remotely via Zoom. For those who prefer to view the event from home, please register for the virtual option and you will receive the link on the day of the program.
Please note this is a book discussion without the author present.
This is part of the new series, Ciao Bella: A Taste of Italy, hosted by Roberta Sabban. These programs are designed to encourage lively discussions on food and wine while offering an opportunity to explore hidden gems in the Four Arts King Library’s extensive cookbook collection.
Indulge your senses and embark on a literary journey through the heart and soul of Italy with “Ciao Bella: A Taste of Italy.” This book discussion series invites you to explore the rich tapestry of Italian culture, history, and cuisine through the pages of four carefully selected books. Each book will transport you to a different region of Italy, allowing you to savor the essence of the country through literature and food.
Biography: Roberta Sabban’s culinary writing career began in Washington, D. C., with bylines in Washingtonian Magazine and The Washington Post. She was food editor for The Journal Newspapers, a group of five papers servicing the beltway communities around Washington, D.C.
Sabban has lived in Jaffa, Israel, Paris, France, Luxembourg and traveled extensively throughout Europe plus jaunts to Morocco, Tunisia and Tahiti. This offered her the opportunity to taste, travel and write about her adventures near and far.
After moving to Florida, Sabban began giving cooking classes in French, Italian and International cuisine.
Since 2002, she has been writing about food and wine for The Palm Beach Daily News, has led ethnic market tours, behind-the-scenes culinary tours of Paris, themed summer restaurant series featuring conversations with purveyors and chefs plus culinary literature programs.
The Hills of Chianti is a captivating memoir that traces six centuries of winemaking tradition in Tuscany’s Antinori family. Through seven iconic wine bottles, it reveals the deep connection to the land and the love of food, wine, and hospitality that define their remarkable legacy.