What do we mean by "Contemporary Regional Italian?"

At L'Amante we present to our guests simple, exciting, delicious food in the Italian way. While not trying to recreate Italy in Vermont, we will introduce diners to the way Italians eat - a few fresh ingredients combined in straightforward, pure, imaginative ways. Some classic Italian dishes will be updated and refined while others will remain true to their legacy and region. Our philosophy is to use the best available local ingredients along with indispensable imported items to capture the essence of Italian cuisine and culture.