Foodie Guide

Culture
by Francine Segan |
Chocolate’s history, beginning with its "discovery," is uniquely tied to Italy, responsible for many chocolate firsts.  Chocolate’s journey to the Old…
Food & Drink
by Francine Segan |
Italians have lots of charming expressions about how fabulous fried food tastes: Fritti sono buoni anche gli zampi delle sedie,“ Fried, even chair legs…
Culture
by Georgette Jupe |
Rome (according to this survey) is the world's 12th most visited destination, and that certainly comes to no surprise to anyone who has set foot in Italy’…
Food & Drink
by Francine Segan |
Who better to ask than an Italian on what to eat while in Italy? Ask an Italian chef and sommelier! I recently chatted with Carla Brigliadori, the…
Food & Drink
by Silvia Donati |
[Pizza Pascalina made by legendary Neapolitan pizza chef Gino Sorbillo. Photo credit: scattidigusto.com.] Pizza is often considered junk food, especially…
Culture
by Francine Segan |
In Italy you can order espresso in dozens of ways— corto or lungo, a short shot or with more water, with a splash of milk or foam, and dozens of riffs on…
Food & Drink
by csabino |
While some form of ice cream can be traced to ancient times, the gelato and sorbet we know today have origins in a more recent past. A version of…
Culture
by Laura Morelli |
It’s worth a trip to Naples if you love to eat, but especially if you have a sweet tooth. The secret to the city’s famous pastries lies in the combination…
Culture
by Georgette Jupe |
Finding meaning as you travel can be seemingly ubiquitous, but in my experience, it really is anything but. The excitement of planning can soon turn into a…
Food & Drink
by csabino |
These five restaurants serve up the past with delicious menus and evocative settings. LA CAMPANA Rome’s oldest restaurant, La Campana, is celebrating its…