67 essential types of Italian pasta to know

View this email in your browser Hi everyone, In Italy, pasta is never just pasta. It's anchellini, or conchiglie, or fusilli. It's cylindrical or twisty, designed for a seafood sauce or a wild boar sauce. In short, "pasta" in Italy all depends on which region of the country you're in. It'd be a monumental task to document every type of regional pasta, but you should know more than spaghetti. Elisabeth Sherman dug deep into 67 essential types of Italian pasta you should know. Prepare to leave hungry. It wouldn't be an Italian meal without Italian wine, though, and the country has plenty of it. Italy has the widest diversity of wine grapes in the world. Elsewhere in the world, Matt Meltzer makes the case that bottomless Mimosas, the brunch time favorite beloved across the United States, are a scam. If you're in Chicago, the people behind Cards Against Humanity are opening a new board game cafe. Finally, get to know mu kratha, Thailand's cook-at-your-table dish that's somewhat like a mix of Chinese hot pot and Korean barbecue (and don't forget all the great street eats in Thailand). Eat all the eats this week and every week, Nickolaus Hines, food and drink editor FOOD + DRINK 67 types of Italian pasta you need to know Italy is famous for its pasta. Depending on the region, Italian pasta can be thin or fat, long or short, curly or straight. Regardless of shape, it's an irreplaceable component of Italian cuisine. Today, there is some debate surrounding exactly how many varieties of pasta exist. Some sources put the number around 350; others say it's closer to an astonishing 600, with new ones being invented all the time. The latter is believable considering each shape and style is deeply entrenched in the region it's made. To understand how so many varieties of pasta emerged, you first have to understand the climate, geography, and economics of Italy. KNOW YOUR PASTA LATEST ARTICLES WINE Italy has the most diverse wine grapes in the world. Here's where to start. SPIRITS + COCKTAILS Your bottomless Mimosas are a scam, regardless of where you eat NEWS 'Cards Against Humanity' creators to open board game cafe in Chicago FOOD + DRINK How to eat mu kratha, one of Thailand's best-kept secrets FOOD + DRINK The definitive guide to the best street food in Thailand (and where to find it) MATADOR CITY GUIDE TRIP PLANNING Berlin bars and nightlife Berlin is world famous for its nightlife. Clubs here offer some of the best electronic music in the world, and parties can go on for days. But the city is more than its celebrated club scene. Aside from techno at major clubs like Berghain or Tresor, there are excellent live music venues dedicated to rock, jazz, and more. Even if you're not looking to dance, the bar scene is vibrant and diverse, ranging from elegant wine bars to gloriously scruffy dives. There's something for every person and every type of night in Germany's capital city. All you have to do is know where to look. NIGHTLIFE: BERLIN ADVENTURE Operation Skate Tijuana When GRLSWIRL, a female skate community, brings 100 skateboards to migrant refugee children in Tijuana, the harsh reality pauses for a little while and kids get to be kids again. WATCH THE FILM FOLLOW US AND FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE Copyright © 2019 Matador Network, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Matador Network PO Box 7775 #40021 San Francisco, CA 94120 Add us to your address book Need to change something? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from our newsletter. We'll be here when you need us!