Bologna Travel Tips

Modena balsamic vinegar is such a kitchen staple today that it’s hard to imagine that it was almost unheard of outside Italy until relatively recently. It’s only been about 40 years that the term became widely recognized in the United States, let alone recognized enough to be as ubiquitous, as it now is on grocery […]

Sardinian food is a world apart from that of its closest Italian neighbors on mainland Italy. It offers a huge variety to the travelling gastronome. It might have something to do with the fact that, in centuries past, the island of Sardinia was fought over by the Catalans, the French, and the Italians (and others […]

With so many amazing sights to see in the center of the city such as the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Vatican, and endless array of glorious fountains, it’s easy to forget that Rome is about 15 miles from the Tyrrhenian Sea. This proximity means that there are some spectacular seafood restaurants in Rome.  And while […]

There’s a reason why bakeries are so buonissimo in Italy, in general, and Rome, in particular: pastries are a regular part of the Italian breakfast experience. Cornetti (aka croissants) are an edible institution here. Rome happens to be sprinkled with bakeries, some passable and others impeccable in their deliciousness. But don’t worry, our list of […]

Craft beer in Italy might not be the initial beverage that dances through people’s thoughts when they think about their upcoming visit to Italy. What come to mind is probably a delicious Chianti wine or a refreshing Aperol Spritz. But Italy has a thriving craft beer scene, and it’s growing all the time. Over the […]