Fred Plotkin is the Italy expert other so-called Italy experts turn to for definitive knowledge. The New York Times say he is 'known by the cognoscenti for his renaissance mastery of two seemingly separate disciplines: music and the food of Italy'. His books on opera, classical music, Italian food, wine, and art provide enlightenment and pleasure for readers the world over. He divides his time between homes in New York and Italy, and in opera houses everywhere.