In Sorrento, there is a place that has become an unmissable destination for gourmands and lovers of signature pastry: the famous ice cream shop – pastry shop “Primavera“.
The owner Antonio Cafiero, an eccentric and creative person, has become over the years one of the most renowned masters of pastry making, thanks also to his ability to amaze with bold and unconventional combinations.
The latest invention, after the eggplant parmigiana ice cream, is a delicacy with a rich and important flavour, in the name of luxury: the ice cream with caviar and champagne and he dedicated it to an icon of world football, Diego Armando Maradona.
It is well known that the "Pide de Oro" loved the excesses of life: caviar and champagne were particularly appreciated by the Argentine footballer. Cafiero, who has always defined himself as a lover of risk in the kitchen, has been able to balance these two elements; the caviar, with its savoury almost sweet flavour, and the champagne, dry, slightly fruity with its elegant effervescence represent a perfect tribute to the myth. Maradona.
Cafiero, who has always defined himself as a lover of risk in the kitchen, has been able to balance these two elements in an ice cream that has quickly captured the attention of gourmets and enthusiasts. His internationally flavored pastry shop is not only a place to taste extraordinary desserts; it is also a photo gallery, a tribute to the history of taste and celebrity.
Its walls are adorned with photos of VIPs from all over the world, from actors and musicians to athletes and politicians, all immortalized while tasting its delicacies. It is a tangible sign of Cafiero's fame, which is not limited to the borders of his beloved Sorrento, but extends far beyond, making him talked about internationally. What makes Antonio Cafiero unique is his approach to the profession: he is not content to follow traditions, but reinvents them.
Genius and audacity at the service of taste. “Dessert must tell a story, it must surprise,” he loves to repeat, and this is exactly what sets him apart. His ice creams are never banal, on the contrary, they are often the result of meticulous research into ingredients and techniques.
It is not surprising that, every time one of his new creations hits the market, it manages to get people talking and conquer new palates. With the caviar and champagne ice cream dedicated to the “Pide de Oro“, Antonio Cafiero confirms once again that he is one of the most brilliant and creative pastry chefs in Italy.
And while it continues to give emotions through its desserts, the Primavera ice cream shop, on Corso Italia in the Land of the Sirens, remains an unmissable stop for anyone who wants to live a culinary experience out of the ordinary. After all, as Cafiero himself says, "Brilliance lies in knowing how to transform a dream into flavor."
And he still has many dreams to realize.
Natasha Macri
Article published on 17 September 2024 - 13:37
