Category: Italy

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A Culinary Guide to Birthday Restaurants in Venice

Venice is one of the top destinations in Italy to host a special occasion like a birthday party or anniversary dinner. The city is filled with some of the finest restaurants for hosting birthday parties, of any scale. From Michelin-starred restaurants like Osteria da Fiore to vegetarian-friendly ristorantes like La...

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Sicilian Appetizers: A Flavorful Start to Every Meal

Sicily is an island that has been influenced by many other cultures. Each leaves its own mark on her eclectic modern cuisine. This is reflected best in Sicilian appetizers which showcase the island’s ethnic diversity as well as the bounty of its local ingredients. Appetizers like arancine and sfincione are...

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Sicilian Christmas Desserts

Sicily has rich culinary traditions that show up in a staggering array of vibrant and flavorful Christmas-time desserts. This includes classics like Buccellato and Cassata that have been passed down through Sicilian families for generations. They’re the sort of things that are handmade with love and care to be shared...

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What is a Typical Sicilian Breakfast?

You wouldn’t be alone in assuming Sicilian breakfasts are much like those in other parts of Italy. However, if you’ve been to this diverse island before, you’ll know that things typically run a little differently in Sicily! I’ve touched on the classic Sicilian breakfast throughout my Palermo food tours, but...

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8 Best Sicilian Pasta Dishes You Should Try

Is there anything to say about Sicilian food that hasn’t already been said? This sun-kissed Italian island in the Mediterranean has a culinary scene like no other. Its pasta dishes are particularly distinguished, from the hearty pasta alla norma to the vibrant flavors of pasta con le sarde. If you’ve...

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Must-Try Roman Desserts: A Sweet Guide to Ancient Rome's Best Treats

Before moving to Rome, I was more concerned with the likes of carbonara, suppli, and cacio e pepe, and other Italian foods than with Roman desserts. After years of calling this city home, it’s safe to say that things have changed! The city’s saccharine delights are an integral part of...

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Best 4 Kosher Restaurants in Rome

The Jewish community has an enduring and deep-rooted relationship with the Eternal City. These two cultures have become intertwined, so much so that some of Rome’s signature dishes, such as carciofi alla giudìa, have Jewish origins. I’ve dedicated some of my Rome food tours to exploring the cobbled streets of...

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Milan, Bergamo, Brescia - Exploring the Cuisine of Lombardy

Lombardy is in Northern Italy, in the foothills of the Alps. The influence of this slightly colder climate makes the cuisine of major cities like Milan, Bergamo, and Brescia much heartier than you’ll find in other parts of Italy. So, when you include Lombardy restaurants as part of a Milan...

The Ultimate Guide to Wine Tasting in Rome

Tuscany, Piedmont, and Veneto might take the crown for Italy’s most notable wine regions, but Rome is an equally alluring destination for wine lovers. In fact, I’d go as far as to say that wine tasting in Rome is as good as anywhere else in the country! Wine plays a...

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