Cipollini is the latest project from chef Dallas McGarity and hospitality professional Tarek Hamada, whose working relationship began years ago at Volare Italian Ristorante. This time, the duo is creating something smaller and more focused, designed to fit naturally into one of Louisville’s most walkable dining neighborhoods.
The menu reflects how McGarity likes to cook at home and in professional kitchens. “I am focusing on classic Italian flavors with a modern presentation, and I will blend some of my southern roots into it as well,” he told Appetito Magazine.
Local sourcing plays a major role in that approach. “Kentucky has some great farmers and producers, and I want to make sure that they are highlighted in our food. In Italy it is all about local and the quality of ingredients and I plan on making that a staple of our cooking at Cipollini.”…