Category: Italy

Santo Stefano Bologna: History, Food, Culture & Things to Do

Neighborhood Overview and History  Santo Stefano is a neighborhood where Bologna’s historic character really shines. It’s among the oldest parts of the city, with a long history shaped by centuries of religious and civic life that have left their mark on the streets the Bolognese people still walk today. You’ll...

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A Local’s Guide to Street Food in Palermo

Oh, Palermo, the land of deep-fried arancini and some of Europe’s top street food markets. It’s an Italian city that never gets old for me; it has a bustle, a rich history, and a cuisine that no city can compare to. I’ve been coming to Palermo for years for its...

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A Guide to Restaurants in Palermo

The Sicilian capital of Palermo is nothing short of a foodie haven. When you consider that it’s the home of arancini rice balls, chickpea fritters, sfincione, pasta con le sarde, and cannolis, you get a pretty clear picture of how incredible the culinary offerings are here. I’ve always had a...

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A Culinary Guide to Spaghetti alle Vongole in Naples

When you think of Neapolitan cuisine, you might think of pizza, Sunday ragu, and pasta soaked in a rich marinara sauce. However, Naples is also a hotbed for some of the finest seafood you’ll find in Italy, if not all of Europe. So, it only makes sense to include a...

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An Essential Guide to Baba in Naples

Naples is better known for its mouthwatering pizzas than for desserts, but there’s one Neapolitan pastry in particular that I’m rather fond of. Babà, also called rum babà or babbà, originated in Poland, but these rum-soaked sponge cakes became one of Naples’ sweetest specialties. Stanislaus Lesczynski, an 18th-century Polish king,...

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A Culinary Guide to Restaurants in Naples

Naples is a great city to play hunger games. The trick is narrowing down hundreds of options for the win. Centuries of invaders from Spain and France collide with Moorish and Arabic influences to offer visitors a dizzying array of culinary wonders. It’s no surprise to hear that Naples has...

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A Guide to Pizza in Naples

Pizza in Naples is the stuff of lore and independent from the other styles you’ll find anywhere else. A slice of oozing excellence smothered in cheese and drenched in olive oil, sampling this crunchy specialty in its birthplace should be on every foodie’s bucket list. Believe me; you have to...

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A Culinary Guide to Street Food in Naples

The rich culinary history of Naples and its vibrant culture make it one of the top places to try street food in Italy. It doesn’t hurt that there’s an enormous bounty of fresh ingredients surrounding the city from the land and in the sea. This translates into a lot of...

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Discovering Fried Pizza in Naples

The historic and enchanting city of Naples is famously known as the birthplace of the much-adored Neapolitan pizza, but have you ever tried their deep-fried pizzas? Known as ‘pizza fritta,’ fried pizza is among the most indulgent Italian street foods, and you’ll find it all over Naples! I’m always taken...

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