Pasta, pizza, and risotto are the three culinary symbols of Italy. But only risotto has found its home in haute cuisine. And that’s despite the fact that there is no strict method for its preparation. But there are some secrets that turn an ordinary risotto into a gastronomic masterpiece, and Vladimir Pavlov knows them. He’ll tell you how to choose the right rice and how to get it to that creamy consistency, and in the process you’ll learn about risotto’s interesting history. As an appetizer, here’s a fun fact: the creator of this dish is not a court chef or famous gourmand, but a glass blower! Intrigued? Vladimir’s risotto recipe in no less interesting than those thought up by his Italian colleagues. He uses spinach, mascarpone cheese, and salmon in an orange teriyaki sauce. Mama Mia! So tasty! On The Geography of Taste.