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Genoa Food Guide: Tours, Ligurian Food, and Things to Do for Foodies

A complete Genoa Food Guide to traditional Ligurian food and things to do for foodies including food tours and more. See what food in Genoa is really all about!

Destinations, Things to DoLori SorrentinoAugust 7, 2023Genoa, Liguria, food, local food, things to do, food and wine toursComment

Sicily Food Guide: The Flavors of Sicilian Cuisine and What to Eat There

Heading to southern Italy to check out the Sicily food scene? Food in Sicily is unlike any other regional Italian food. Here’s what to eat in Sicily, Sicilian desserts to try, and flavors of Sicilian cuisine to try when you’re there.

Food in ItalyLori SorrentinoJune 20, 2023Sicily, Italy, local food, traditional dishes, food Comments

Focaccia Barese Ricetta: Traditional Focaccia alla Barese Recipe from Bari

Focaccia, an Italian flat bread similar to a pizza crust is enjoyed in Italy any time of day and it’s so easy to make at home. This focaccia barese ricetta, or recipe for Focaccia alla Barese from Puglia, is easy to make and tastes great. Buon appetito!

Tuscan Food Guide: 28 Traditional Foods of Tuscany (+ Where to Try Them)

This essential Tuscan food guide with 28 traditional foods of Tuscany, wines, desserts, and Tuscan dishes to try, plus 3 great Tuscany restaurants to try them.

Food in ItalyLori SorrentinoMay 8, 2023Tuscany, food, Italy, Florence, local foodComment

South Tyrol Food Guide: Must-Try Foods in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

The Tyrolean food of Trentino-Alto Adige in northern Italy is a distinct regional Italian cuisine, more Germanic than Italian. South Tyrol food is a fusion of Italian, Alpine, and Central European cuisines, and a fascinating culinary journey for Italy foodies!

Food in ItalyAngelo SorrentinoJanuary 22, 2023South Tyrol, Italy, local food, Trentino-Alto Adige, foodComment

The Quadrilatero: Bologna Italy’s Oldest Market and Premier Foodie Destination

The Quadrilatero, Bologna Italy’s oldest market is also a premier destination for foodies looking to explore the local food scene. From medieval architecture and colorful storefronts to produce markets, fish mongers, and other retails vendors, this Bologna market should be your first stop in Bologna.

Markets and Street FoodLori SorrentinoJanuary 20, 2023Quadrilatero, Bologna, oldest market Bologna, local food, Emilia Romagna, marketsComment

Puglia Food Guide: Traditional Food in Puglia (+ 11 Dishes to Try)

This essential guide to Puglia food and the traditional food in Puglia, for visiting Apulia, Italy’s bountiful boot heel, plus 11 typical Pugliese dishes to try.

Traditional Dishes, Food in ItalyLori SorrentinoJanuary 8, 2023Puglia, Apulia, food, local food, Puglia food

Piedmont Food Guide: What and Where to Eat in the Birthplace of Slow Food

The essential guide to Piedmont food for visiting Turin, Alba, Bra, and the small towns of Italy’s Piedmont region, the birthplace of slow food!

Food in ItalyLori SorrentinoJanuary 5, 2023Piedmont, Turin, food, local food, slow foodComment

Calabria Food Guide: Typical Foods and 10 Traditional Dishes

The complete guide to Calabria food from traditional Calabrese dishes to the staple foods of Calabria. The food in Calabria Italy is vibrant and more than just chili peppers and Tropea onions!

Traditional Dishes, Food in ItalyLori SorrentinoJanuary 4, 2023Calabria, local food, Calabria foodComment