When talking about a “giallo” or yellow, in Italian, we mean a horror film or psychological thriller.
But in this case “Giallo Milano” is all about saffron, and the best saffron risotto of the city.
The event sees a competition of more than 50 restaurants as Italian chefs seek the crown of best risotto alla milanese.
This year, 38 restaurants from Milan will take part, 11 from around the province and another three from other Lombardy provinces.
Some of the restaurants taking part are El Brelin, Antica Trattoria Bagutta, Antica Trattoria Morivione, Calabrone, Caruso, Dulcis In Fundo etc etc.
The competition works by way of various journalists from the sector going around the restaurants and tasting the risotto.
The best six then compete on Monday May 18 for the title, with the kitchen at the Four Seasons Milan restaurant, Teatro, hosting the event.
Silvano Prada from Teatro won the event last year.
From tomorrow to Sunday May 17, fans of saffron risotto can participate as part of the “popular jury”.
Customers of the Giallo Milano restaurants will be able to taste the risotto, matched with a glass of Bonarda from the Oltrepò Pavese.
The taste is free, but bookings for dinner are required.
The jury then assigns a vote from one to ten of the best risotto in Milan, with the winner being awarded the people’s prize.