August is traditionally the month Italians head for the shore, and this of course means eating fish. That people now stay at the shore for days rather than weeks doesn't change the picture much -- people simply enjoy as much fish as they can in the time they have. I know we're at the end of the month, but there's still time for one more weekend meal.One might start out with Cozze al graten, a classic Neapolitan recipe for baked mussels (or go with a Sicilian variation that also has tomato), followed by impepata di cozze, a peppery mussel stew (if you really like mussels) or the classic spaghetti alle vongole, spaghetti with clams, and finish with grilled fish, perhaps an orata or a spigola (sea bass or snapper, respectively) and a zesty tossed salad. The wine? I'd go with a Falanghina, a delightful white from Campania. And dessert? Gelato.
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