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Flavors of the Mediterranean, Belmond Hotel Caruso, Ravello (Sa)

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Summer evenings in Campania.  Can you think of anything more relaxing than dining out with friends by the pool?  Now imagine if that pool was located in Ravello at   Belmond Hotel Caruso 's infinity pool.  Then imagine if  those friends included the hotel's  Executive Chef Mimmo Di Raffaele ,  Chef Nino Di Costanzo  (  Dani Maison , Ischia - 2 Michelin stars) and Pizza maker  Sasa' Martucci  (  I Masanielli , Caserta).  That is what went down last Monday evening. The evening began with an aperitif - a selection of mini appetizers presented by  Chef Mimmo Di Raffaele  alongside a glass of sparkling wine - Ferrari Perle' Nero Riserva. Sasa' Martucci  then prepared the first of his 2 pizzas for the night.  Pizza number 1 featured San Marzano and cherry tomatoes, buffalo milk mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and extra virgin olive oil. This paired with a Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay 2018. Chef Nino Di Costanzo  presented his