Taverna del Lupo
Around 1220, or so the story goes, a ferocious wolf (lupo) was menacing the good people of Gubbio, devouring them the moment they stepped outside the town gates. St. Francis, then living a monkish life of contemplation in Gubbio, went to the beast’s lair, tamed him, and led him back into the marketplace, where townsfolk agreed to feed him in return for good behavior. A charming fresco depicting Francis and the wolf is one of many artworks on the stone walls of these former cellars, where legend says the animal often popped in to eat. These days diners count on the refined surroundings for specialties like homemade tagliatelle with truffles or the kitchen’s famous faraona al ginepro, guinea hen roasted with juniper berries.
Around 1220, or so the story goes, a ferocious wolf (lupo) was menacing the good people of Gubbio, devouring them the moment they stepped outside the town gates. St. Francis, then living a monkish life of contemplation in Gubbio, went to the beast’s lair, tamed him, and led him back into the marketplace, where townsfolk agreed to feed him in return for good behavior. A charming fresco depicting Francis and the wolf is one of many artworks on the stone walls of these former cellars, where legend says the animal often popped in to eat. These days diners count on the refined surroundings for specialties like homemade tagliatelle with truffles or the kitchen’s famous faraona al ginepro, guinea hen roasted with juniper berries.
Details
Bookstore
Available as paperback
and as e-book.
