Articles tagged with "food & drink"
Al Mascaron Osteria in Venice
By Jessica | March 5th, 2008 |
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If you’ve ever been traveling and had one of those “off” days, where the things you tried to plan didn’t quite work out and you’re feeling a bit discouraged, then... [Read this entry]
Going to Jail in Italy for the Food: Volterra’s Prison Restaurant
By Jessica | October 8th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Foodies looking for a seriously different experience to brag about will want to book a table at the Fortezza Medicea restaurants in Volterra, near Pisa. It’s a restaurant in a... [Read this entry]
What does the “cover charge” cover in Italy’s restaurants?
By Jessica | October 1st, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Some travelers to Italy are taken aback by the idea of paying a cover charge for eating in a restaurant. To many, the idea of a “cover charge” applies to... [Read this entry]
How to Eat Well in Venice
By Jessica | September 26th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
While Venice is a beautiful floating city, a wonderland for romantics, it is notorious for its sub-standard food. The logic seems to be that people will still flock to Venice... [Read this entry]
To Tip or Not to Tip: That is the Question
By Jessica | September 18th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Seasoned travelers know that when dining out in a foreign restaurant, one of the biggest cultural conundrums is simply this: To tip or not to tip - what is the... [Read this entry]
Eating Well in Italy With the Help of Two Great Books
By Jessica | September 17th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Anyone who’s traveled to Italy and been able to get off the beaten path has likely experienced some of the food bliss that keeps people talking about (and returning to)... [Read this entry]
Garlic in Italian Cooking - Yes or No?
By Jessica | July 12th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
A gal I know who happens to have unhappy reactions in her stomach every time she eats garlic was wary about a trip she had coming up in Italy. She... [Read this entry]
Italian Food
By Jessica | July 9th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Others may dispute this, but I happen to think Italy is the food capital of the world. Italians, I think, would back me up on this. And really, whether or... [Read this entry]
Strawberry Gelato Recipe
By Jessica | July 7th, 2007 | 4 Comments »
As I mentioned yesterday, each summer I begin my Saturdays at my local farmer’s market, and during most of the early summer (and sometimes longer if I’m lucky) my favorite... [Read this entry]
Summer Fruits in Italy
By Jessica | July 6th, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Summer in my house means that I’m making gelato every week out of the fresh fruit available at our locals farmer’s market. It’s a real treat, and there is absolutely... [Read this entry]
