David Kushner is a Cresskill, New Jersey, executive who serves as head of the Paradigm Capital Group and facilitates commercial loans that enable projects to go forward. An avid traveler, David Kushner enjoys excursions to Europe with his wife and has a particular interest in exploring food in the regions of Italy he visits.
The hilly Piedmont region north of Milan is known for a distinctive cuisine that is savory and provides a perfect counterpart to the tannin-rich heavy Nebbiolo wines. Of note are the Tartufo Bianco d’Alba (Alba white truffle), as well as Bagna Cauda, a garlic and anchovy fondue with olive oil as its basis. Kept warm over a flame throughout the duration of the meal, the dish would traditionally be positioned at the center of the table, surrounded by the food and wine.
Local Piedmont beef is known throughout the world for quality, with lean razza bovina piemontese featuring low cholesterol content, while retaining tenderness and succulence. Served raw, carne cruda can be thinly sliced or as a ground beef dish combined with lemon juice, garlic, and salt and pepper. It goes well as an antipasto starter with wines such as Barbera and Dolcetto.
