Food and Wine

Italian food and wine writing: regional cooking, trattoria finds, and vineyard visits.

30 articles

• Best Food Markets in Italy: City-by-City Guide Guide 2026

  Italy's best food markets: Capo (Palermo), Rialto (Venice), Vucciria (Palermo), Ballarò (Palermo). What to buy, prices

  2026-04-07

• Italian Wine Regions: Where to Stay for Wine Tasting

  Wine regions guide: Chianti, Barolo, Piedmont, Umbria. Where to stay, wine tours, tasting costs, agriturismos, and budge

  2026-04-07

• Cooking Classes in Italy: Best Cities and How to Book

  Italian cooking classes: where to take them, prices, what to expect, and how to book directly for 30% savings versus pla

  2026-04-07

• Best Gelato in Italy: City-by-City Guide to the Real Thing

  Guide to authentic gelato in Italy: where to find real gelato versus fake, top gelaterie by city, flavors, and what to l

  2026-04-07

• Italian Breakfast Culture: What to Expect and Where to Eat

  Italian breakfast guide: cappuccino and cornetto traditions, regional variations, and where to eat authentic Italian col

  2026-04-07

• Aperitivo Culture in Italy: Best Cities and What to Order

  Italian aperitivo guide: traditions, regional drinks, and best cities for happy hour. Where to experience authentic pre-

  2026-04-07

• Bari Old Town: Puglia's Street Food Capital - Travel Guide

  Bari Italy guide: Puglia street food capital, old town labyrinth, orecchiette pasta, seafood, and authentic southern Ita

  2026-04-07

• Italy's Best Rooftop Bars: Sunset Cocktails & Mountain Views

  Discover Italy's best rooftop bars in Rome, Florence, Venice, Naples & beyond. Aperitivo hour tips, sunset cocktails, pr

  2026-04-07

• Palermo Markets and Street Food: A Walking Tour Guide

  Palermo markets and street food guide: Vucciria, Capo, Ballarò markets. Arancini, sfincione, panelle. Walking tour

  2026-04-07

• Parma: Italy's Food Capital - Prosciutto, Parmigiano, Pasta

  Parma's food tour: Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano, tortellini, balsamic vinegar. Producer visits and dining gu

  2026-04-07

• Modena: Balsamic Vinegar, Ferrari, and Italian Excellence

  Modena guide: traditional balsamic vinegar production, Ferrari factory tour, Enzo Ferrari museum. Food and automotive ex

  2026-04-07

• Italian Cheese: A Region-by-Region Tasting Guide Guide 2026

  Comprehensive guide to Italian cheeses by region: Parmigiano-Reggiano, Mozzarella, Pecorino, Gorgonzola. Learn where

  2026-04-07

• Italian Olive Oil: A Region-by-Region Guide - Travel Guide

  Comprehensive guide to Italian olive oils by region: Tuscany, Umbria, Sicily. Learn DOP designations, tasting notes

  2026-04-07

• Best Pizza Outside Naples: Italy's Top Pizzerias by Region

  Best pizza outside Naples: regional pizzeria guide from Rome to Milan. Wood-fired ovens, Neapolitan styles, local innova

  2026-04-07

• Italian Pasta Shapes: Which Sauce Goes with Which Pasta

  Learn the traditional Italian pasta shapes and their perfect sauce pairings. From carbonara to seafood, discover the rul

  2026-04-07

• Piedmont's Langhe: Barolo Wine and White Truffle Country

  Explore Piedmont's Langhe region: Barolo wine, white truffle hunting, hazelnut traditions, and picturesque medieval vill

  2026-04-07

• Sicily Wine: From Mount Etna Reds to Marsala Fortified

  Discover Sicily's wine regions: Mount Etna volcanic wines, Marsala fortified wine, and indigenous grape varieties. Book

  2026-04-07

• Norcia: Italy's Truffle and Cured Meat Capital Guide 2026

  Norcia truffle capital, cured meats, norcino tradition. Explore Umbria's food culture, black truffle hunting, and authen

  2026-04-07

• Italian Desserts by Region: From Tiramisu to Cannoli

  Explore Italy's regional desserts and pastries. From Sicilian cannoli to Venetian tiramisu, discover authentic Italian s

  2026-04-07

• Montalcino Wine Guide: Brunello Tastings & Tuscan Hills

  Visit Montalcino, home of Brunello wine. Winery tours, medieval fortress, Val d'Orcia views. Complete guide with tasting

  2026-04-07

• Italian Coffee Culture: Ordering Espresso Like a Local

  Master Italian coffee etiquette. Learn cappuccino rules, espresso timing, regional preferences, and how to order like

  2026-04-07

• Limoncello Trail: From Amalfi Lemons to Your Glass

  Follow the limoncello trail from Amalfi's lemon groves to home bottles. Learn how limoncello is made and where to find t

  2026-04-07

• Italian Cooking Holidays: Where to Learn Authentic Recipes

  Learn authentic Italian cooking: best cooking holiday programs, costs, and what to expect when you study with Italian co

  2026-04-07

• Italian Food Culture: A Region-by-Region Culinary Atlas

  Explore Italy's regional cuisines: Piedmont truffles to Sicily's Arab influences. Discover signature dishes, wine region

  2026-03-25

• Italian Wine Regions: Complete Guide to Tasting Tours and

  Guide to Italy's wine regions: Barolo, Chianti, Prosecco, Brunello. Wine tours, costs, etiquette, best seasons, vineyard

  2026-03-24

• Tuscan Wine Trail: Chianti, Brunello & Wine Tasting

  Tuscan wine guide covering Chianti region, Brunello di Montalcino, wine tasting tours, vineyard visits, wineries, and fo

  2026-02-14

• Naples Pizza Guide: Where to Eat the Best Authentic

  Naples pizza guide covering authentic pizzerias, pizza history, traditional toppings, pizza by the slice, and best spots

  2026-02-12

• Bologna Food Tour Guide: Pasta, Mortadella & Balsamic

  Bologna food guide covering tortellini, bolognese sauce, mortadella, food markets, restaurants, cooking classes, and aut

  2026-02-10

• Sicily Street Food Guide: Arancini, Panelle & Authentic

  Sicily street food guide covering arancini, panelle, pasta con sardine, markets, Palermo, Catania, and cheap authentic e

  2026-02-08

• Italian Coffee Culture: Espresso, Cappuccino & Morning

  Italian coffee culture guide covering espresso, cappuccino, macchiato, proper ordering, coffee bars, rituals, and unders

  2026-02-06