Though it may appear that I spend all my time eating, drinking and walking in Italy, that is at most only 95% of my time. I will back this up with an occasional review of an Italian film, book or art exhibit, as well as give my personal opinions on hotels, restaurants, and historical sites in Italy.
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Five Things To Do In Ragusa Sicily Take a 1-day culinary walk and taste your way through Ragusa as you explore the streets and narrow stairways on foot, on a guided walking and culinary tour that beings you from upper Ragusa to lower Ragusa Ibla, and includes lunch in an ancient stone cave. Taste Ragusa’s […]
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In my travels through Italy, I have compiled a list of recommended hotels that serve the best breakfast in Italy. Here are two of my 5–star favorites.
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Traditional restaurants that serve regional food in Italy can still be found at bargain prices in Sicily. A fine example is Ristorante Maria Fidone near Modica, Sicily, which serves regional dishes that vary with the season.
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Franco Zeffirelli’s spectacular stage sets are not to be missed at the 2010 Arena of Verona Opera Festival, held in the Roman amphitheatre.
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Simple recipes from the Amalfi Coast using high-quality ingredients are illustrated in full color in Mamma Agata’s cookbook. Book review and firsthand experience with the Lemon Cake Recipe.
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Sunday lunch in Italy has traditionally been a leisurely family affair, and if there is no one willing to cook at home, the next best thing is an agriturismo in Sicily for a huge farm lunch.
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Cucina is a welcome new addition to the Palermo restaurant scene, with traditional food served in a friendly atmosphere
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Italians have perfected the art of making coffee, as well as how to order it in Italy.
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