If I've learned anything from almost 40 days of plant-based eating, it's that an homage doesn't have to be indistinguishable from the original to hit the same spot; it simply needs to sing equivalent notes to much the same tune.
"I prefer a Tuscan olive oil because it's more peppery and has a little bit more depth than Sicilian or Apulian olive oil," explains chef Mirabile Jr. "The Tuscan oil has higher polyphenol content which enhances the peppery sensation."