Aimo and Nadia Moroni

Aimo Moroni was born in Pescia, Pistoia in January 1934, and Nadia in Chiesina Uzzanese in 1940. While still young, Aimo moved to Milan with his mother, Nunzia, who was a cook. Nadia moved to Milan at age eleven. == Career ==

The couple opened Trattoria Aimo e Nadia in 1962 in the Primaticcio neighborhood of Milan on via Montecuccoli. They later moved the restaurant to a suburban area. into their dishes, and are now credited with being the pioneers of Italian slow food. In addition to their restaurant, Aimo and Nadia were cookbook authors, publishing several well-regarded books on Italian cuisine. The duo was active in promoting Italian cuisine and culture internationally, participating in culinary events and promoting the use of Italian products and techniques, until their retirement in the early 2000s. After the retirement of Aimo and Nadia, their restaurant Trattoria Aimo e Nadia continued to operate under the leadership of new chefs and the name "Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia". "Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia" received two Michelin stars and is known for its innovative Italian cuisine. In December 2023 "Il Luogo" lost one of its Michelin stars. == Recognition ==

According to Identita Golose, they are internationally recognized. One of their more prominent dishes is spaghetto al cipollotto, or spaghetti with spring onion, which according to Corriere della Sera is often ordered instead of dessert. == References ==