In the Press

Telebari
Telebari 16 July 2025

Dina, the queen of orecchiette: from Puglia to London

"She teaches the tradition of fresh Puglian pasta to international students."

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The Guardian
The Guardian 9 June 2025

Readers' most treasured kitchen objects

"My humble spatula made it to the spotlight… a piece of my roots — and of my family's story."

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Priscio Podcast 1 May 2025

Le orecchiette volano a Londra — Riccardina Burdo di Spigadolce

"She brought the art of handmade Pugliese pasta to London, teaching authentic orecchiette and sharing the flavours of Southern Italy."

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Londra Sera
Londra Sera 27 May 2024

From Puglia to London with a passion for cooking

"From an architecture degree to handmade pasta: the journey from Andria to London."

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Andria Viva
Andria Viva 24 May 2024

Da Andria a Londra, l'architetto Riccardina Burdo che produce orecchiette

"«Ho presentato le mie orecchiette in un ristorante locale, non immaginavo che avrebbero riscosso un successo immediato»"

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Gambero Rosso
Gambero Rosso 21 May 2024

The Puglian architect selling orecchiette in London

"I feel more English than Italian, but I love my roots."

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Stile.it
Stile.it 20 November 2012

Rice, Potato and Mussel Tiella in an eBook: Riccardina Burdo Preserves the Memory of Apulian Cuisine in the Digital Age

"Drawing on the culinary heritage passed down by my maternal grandparents, who ran an osteria in Andria, my work aims to reinterpret authentic, simple recipes."

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