I mostly think of Emporio as a cozy, dimly lit place perfect for chilly fall or winter nights. Turns out it’s perfect for hot summer days, too!

 

We started with a light, refreshing watermelon and tomato gazpacho with a dollop of crème fraiche, followed by great flash-fried artichoke salad with pecorino cheese.

The porchetta panini was simple and thoroughly satisfying, stuffed with juicy, fatty, seasoned pork on crispy bread. Delicious!