New Delhi, March 9 -- Cristian Borchi, a 41-year-old chef from Tuscany, Italy, is a true man of the soil. It is perhaps only natural that his food philosophy centres on hearty wholesome fare and traditional cooking. His parents had a fruit and vegetable store, and he learnt about provenance and growing techniques that would ensure quality. Had he not become a chef, says Borchi, he would have been a farmer-this, in fact, makes him a good fit for Sorrentina. The restaurant is in the newest branch of speciality gourmet food store Foodhall, on Linking Road, Mumbai. The menu curated by Borchi draws on the cuisine of Sorrento, in south-western Italy, and offers a selection of small plates, pastas and Neapolitan pizzas. Interestingly, the chef has focused on a lighter take on starch-heavy Italian originals by creating a menu that is bursting with fresh ingredients. Edited excerpts from an interview:...