Yesterday we had the pleasure of taking part in the 13th episode of “Le Mani nella Pasta” on Punto Radio, a program dedicated to local food culture and craftsmanship.
Representing Villa Maya was our Chef Susy, in collaboration with Slow Food Pisa and Colline Pisane, to discuss a central topic in today’s restaurant world: meat on the plate.
A subject that goes beyond cooking and touches on the gastronomic culture of the Pisan Hills, the short supply chain, and the responsibility of those who work every day in a restaurant near Pisa.
What does it mean today to talk about meat in a restaurant in the Pisan Hills?
During the broadcast, we explored a simple yet profound question: What does it mean to serve meat consciously?
For us at Villa Maya, a restaurant in Cascina nestled in the Pisan Hills, it means: choosing high-quality meat in Tuscany with careful attention to the supply chain, knowing local farmers and producers, enhancing the territory through cuisine, and working in alignment with the principles of Slow Food.
Meat is not just tradition — it is responsibility!
Chef Susy on Punto Radio: “Meat is a choice that concerns me personally”
During the episode, Susy shared her vision in a direct and personal way.
“When I bring a meat dish to the table, I’m not just cooking. I’m making a choice. And that choice involves me completely.”
It’s not a technical matter — it’s human.
“I cannot separate cooking from conscience. I need to know where that meat comes from, I need to know who raised it. Only then can I feel truly consistent with what I do.”
Being a restaurant in the Pisan Hills, near Pisa and Pontedera, means living within a territory that still has a strong agricultural and artisanal identity.
“The Pisan Hills are not just a beautiful landscape — they are skilled hands at work. And I want that work to be respected.”
The collaboration with Slow Food Pisa and Colline Pisane
Our presence on Punto Radio alongside Slow Food Pisa and Colline Pisane reinforced a clear message: authentic Tuscan cuisine cannot exist without respect for the territory.
Slow Food represents an essential cultural safeguard for biodiversity and the short supply chain in the Pisan Hills. For Villa Maya, this collaboration is not symbolic — it is a concrete commitment.
Working with high-quality meat in Tuscany means supporting responsible farming, valuing traditional cuts, and keeping alive a gastronomic culture that does not separate taste from ethics.
Where to eat high-quality meat near Pisa?
If you are wondering where to find a restaurant near Pisa that values high-quality meat and the local supply chain, the answer begins with awareness.
At Villa Maya, a restaurant in Cascina in the heart of the Pisan Hills, meat is never a random ingredient. It is the result of:
direct relationships with the territory
collaboration with organizations such as Slow Food Pisa and Colline Pisane
an authentic Tuscan cuisine that evolves without losing its identity
Yesterday on Punto Radio we spoke about all this. Every day at Villa Maya, we put it into practice.
Because true flavor is born from coherence.
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