The passion and wild herbs of a Tuscan chef - News from California, across the nation and world - Los Angeles Times

Massimo Giavannini, chef and proprietor of Osteria La Vecchia Rota in Italy's Tuscan town of Marciano della Chiana, charms his customers with history and the most local ingredients. Plus L.A.'s best new Armenian restaurant, the chicken Caesar wrap comeback and wedding gifts for restaurant lovers in this week's Tasting Notes.