cioppino
noun
ciop·pi·no
chə-ˈpē-(ˌ)nō 
: a stew of fish and shellfish cooked usually with tomatoes, wine, spices, and herbs
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What the chef recommends at The Fat Lamb The cioppino is McGarity’s personal favorite as well as his entree recommendation for The Fat Lamb first-timers.
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Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
For instance, a classic San Francisco cioppino will often include Dungeness crab, which is abundant in the winter season, but it can easily be omitted.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
This elegant establishment has an expansive menu with shrimp and clam linguine, cioppino, and steaks seared to perfection.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
There's also a refined cioppino and a lovely lamb shank served with a classic bordelaise.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Aug. 2025
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Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
For instance, a classic San Francisco cioppino will often include Dungeness crab, which is abundant in the winter season, but it can easily be omitted.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
This elegant establishment has an expansive menu with shrimp and clam linguine, cioppino, and steaks seared to perfection.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
There's also a refined cioppino and a lovely lamb shank served with a classic bordelaise.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Cioppino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cioppino. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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