Located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood is the lively location of Artusi, the contemporary, Italian-focused bar and restaurant adjacent to northern Italian sibling, Spinasse. Artusi's modern decor is a definite departure from Spinasse's warm, Old World setting. The notable menu explores the roots of traditional Italian cuisine, influenced by Pellegrino Artusi's book Science in the Kitchen and the Art of Eating Well that explores the Italy's cuisine, culling dishes from the Medieval and Renaissance eras in Italy merged with current, contemporary culinary culture.