The PicNic Table

08/01/2025

Whether you’re embracing or going for , here’s a fun NA cocktail to enjoy, Picnic Table Italy style of course! 😃

🍹Sanbitter Spritz🍹

👉1/2 bottle (or your preferred amount) of Sanbitter Italian beverage*
👉Sparkling water or club soda
👉Dash of non-alcoholic orange or Angostura bitters (or regular bitters)

Stir, pour into a coupe glass, and garnish with a twist of orange peel!! Enjoy!

*Find Sanbitter locally in Duvall from our friends at 🙂

04/01/2025

Now that you know a bit more about Maremma and tour highlights, email us with questions or to book your spot and join Chef Dani in Tuscany in 2025! BOOK NOW: [email protected]

Chef Dani is returning to Woodinville on Jan 31st for the Olive Oil Release Party. Please RSVP and we’ll look forward to seeing you and tasting the 2024 olive oil then!

31/12/2024

Italians… we just love Negronis! 🇮🇹🍸 Here’s one of our favorite recipes that will be perfect for NYE! Easy to make, even easier to enjoy!

PicNic Table Italy Negroni
🍸 1 oz gin
🍸 1 oz Campari
🍸 1 oz Bianscosarti

Instructions: Stir with ice, strain into a glass, garnish with a strip of lemon peel and orange peel, enjoy!!

FUN FACT: The Negroni was invented in Florence in 1919! This iconic cocktail came to life when Count Camillo Negroni asked a bartender to strengthen his Americano by swapping soda water for gin.

The result? The bold, bittersweet Negroni we know and love today!!!

Cheers to that!

29/12/2024

2025 is almost here, and we can’t wait to embark on unforgettable Italian adventures with you! 🇮🇹 Here’s what we have lined up:

🍷 Women’s Retreat in Tuscany (SOLD OUT)
📅 May 18-25, 2025

🍇 Italy with Wine Maven Laura Huston & Chef Danilo Amato
📅 June 22-29, 2025

🧘‍♂️ Italy with Winemaker/Yoga Instructor Tommy Bigelow & Chef Danilo Amato
📅 June 30-July 7, 2025

🌿 Olive Harvest Tour with Chef Danilo Amato (Limited spots available!)
📅 October 11-17, 2025

🥂 Italy with Elentone Winemaker Chris Sherry & Chef Danilo Amato
📅 October 18-25, 2025

To learn more visit picnictableitaly.com/tours

21/12/2024

Wishing you all a season filled with joy, love, and of course, amazing food and wine. 🍷Thank you for being part of our new journey—here’s to NEW adventures under the Tuscan sun in 2025!!!

Happy Holidays!

16/12/2024

In October 2025, I invite you to join me for a week-long exclusive Olive Harvest experience based from Villa Belpasso in Tuscany. There will be just 8 guests on this tour! We’ll hand-pick olives from the trees, press them at a local Frantoio, and drizzle the freshest olive oil on homemade dishes made using seasonal local ingredients just like grandma used to make.

If interested send us an email at [email protected]

14/12/2024

05/12/2024

Today's article on MSN!! 😍 Pitigliano.
Check our 2025 food and wine tours on www.Picnictableitaly.com

Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful villages in the country, Italy's 'Little Jerusalem' is a stunning site set spectacularly on a gorgeous hill.

04/12/2024

Join Chef Dani in Woodinville on January 31, 2025 for a release party of the 2024 Villa Belpasso Olive Oil. This special organic oil grown and produced in Pitigliano, Italy is a *limited* release and will be available for purchase at the event. You will also be able to try oil samples, enjoy Tuscan snacks and learn more about this delicious olive oil!

Stay tuned for full details and join us to get your bottle(s)!

04/12/2024

Today is Giving Tuesday and Travel Tuesday! We’ve got great suggestions for you to tick both of those boxes. Our 2025 tour calendar is open with spots available in June, July and October. Visit picnictableitaly.com/tours to learn more!

Belle & Bottle

25/11/2024

Fill out the form for booking details!! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccyS0EcMfvUhiyzXoRrkmGRTrpgihs5uX0vlczmTpmaB7n3A/viewform?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1VIA4xkR0icUKh3RMsJIaT29XqJpooX8aJPrFL3T8VviXXjqX-Ivid-ko_aem_Y0twY1rnebgTn5SiLHie7g

DiStefano Winery

DiStefano is going to Italy! Join us Spring 2026 for sightseeing, a private culinary tour and incredible Italian wine throughout Tuscany.

Trips are May 16th-24th and May 24th-June 1st.

Book before December 20th and receive $250 off your deposit.

Fill out the form here for booking details: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccyS0EcMfvUhiyzXoRrkmGRTrpgihs5uX0vlczmTpmaB7n3A/viewform

18/11/2024

Exciting News from The Picnic Table in Italy!

We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Belle & Bottle for an unforgettable small group tour in June 2025!

Join Laura and Chef Dani as we explore the breathtaking region of Maremma, where wine, food, and history come alive.

Want to learn more? Check our recent newsletter for more details and to see what we’re up to!

👉 mailchi.mp/fdb373a83978/introducing-the-picnic-table-in-italy-475

12/11/2024

Hey there! Chef Dani here!! I got my hands dirty in Maremma during the October olive harvest and this year was a very good one - we cannot wait to try this year’s olive oil! We’ve earned our DOP certification and now we’re fully organic - YES!!

Visit picnictableitaly.com and sign up for our newsletter to be invited to our olive oil release events in Woodinville and to join me in October 2025 on an intimate Olive Harvest Tour with just eight guests! You’ll experience the olive harvest first-hand, savor the culinary delights of Maremma and sip the finest wines from our friends’ wineries.

04/11/2024

As part of our upcoming tours, we're taking a guided walking tour of Historical Pitigliano—a breathtaking hilltop town with ancient streets, stunning architecture, and centuries of history. Pitigliano offers a unique glimpse into Italy’s past and hidden treasures around every corner.

We’ll stroll through its winding cobblestone streets and stop by the local wine cooperative to savor Maremma’s unique wine varietals.

Join us on this unforgettable journey!!

Ready to explore? Email us [email protected]

31/10/2024

We’re already planning a visit to Franciacorta, Italy’s premier sparkling wine region, as part of our October 2025 tour with winemaker Chris Sherry from Elentone 🥂 Don’t miss this chance—reserve your spot by emailing us at [email protected].

✨Announcing the 2024 Wine Region of the Year: Mendocino! ✨⁠

🌿 American Wine Region: Mendocino, CA!
Learn more: enth.to/3YBKj6I

🥂 International (Non-U.S) Wine Region: Franciacorta, Italy!
Learn more: enth.to/4fgtC6l