Cantucci or cantuccini, depending on who is writing, biscotti di Prato can be dense and hard to bite into, but when dunked into a glass of Vin Santo, soften into the perfect after-meal dessert.

His next one, Locanda Ischia — all of the names are followed by a destination — will be located in San Jose’s Willow Glen district, on the Lincoln Avenue restaurant row. Ischia, named for the island ...

Mix together the crushed amaretti biscuits, the melted butter, honey and a dash of vin santo in a bowl. Place a heaped teaspoon of the mixture onto the flat side of each of the peach halves and ...