mangia mangia! happy birthday Leo all-stars!

leo

Got a band? I'll lead it!

july 23 -august 22
ruled by: the sun
status: I will

quickfire:
Mangiare is not just the Italian verb for 'to eat'. "Mangia!" is the passionate cry that sounds the beginning of every Italian meal with outstretched arms and huge smiles. A Leo must have started this tradition. You are a community cat, magnetic and generous... especially when you have an audience. You love the best of everything and your foodie birthright is no exception. Bask in the warmth of hosting great meals, you're always a crowd pleaser!

From Leo's "Mangia!" chapter...
If Leo can’t be the host themselves, they need to be the recipient of great service and wonderful foods. Please, no buffets or cafeterias with bright lights or loud noise imitating music. Their keen senses are assaulted easily and when turned off, they become cranky.
 
Having said that, it’s not important whether the restaurant is fine dining or a dining dive, it just has to be known for something… the best service, the best chili, or the most interesting environment. Leo is not about being elitist or snobby; they are about passion and indulgence in the best life has to offer at that moment. You can take them to the seediest joint, as long as it’s eclectic and the chili con carne is extraordinary.

Favorite Foods:  Hearty well-presented food served with rich sauces. Savory roasted meats, casseroles and pastas. And for sweets, lots of ice cream or an excellent dark chocolate wrapped in something flashy. If they are forced to eat vegetables they must be brightly colored, interesting and flavorful. A beloved food for Leo can run the gamut in recipe variation. For example, macaroni and cheese can be from the box or gourmet with truffles and Brie! The menu can consist of one dish or five… it doesn’t matter as long as it’s exceptional or involves a warm memory, the service is excellent, and don’t forget… they must have an audience.