Chefs prepare calamari by transforming simple squid into a delicious dish through a meticulous and flavorful process. It begins with selecting the freshest squid, often cleaned and prepared in-house.

Calamari is the pluralized version of calamaro, the Italian word for squid. It has a mild flavor, chewy texture, and is sold fresh or frozen at fish markets and grocery stores. Calamari is often deep ...