Category: Italy

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A Culinary Guide to Birthday Restaurants in Venice

Venice is one of the top destinations in Italy to host a special occasion like a birthday party or anniversary dinner. The city is filled with some of the finest restaurants for hosting birthday parties, of any scale. From Michelin-starred restaurants like Osteria da Fiore to vegetarian-friendly ristorantes like La...

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A Culinary Guide to Food in Palermo

Hailed by many as the home of Italy’s finest cuisine, Palermo is nothing short of a haven for foodies. There’s no denying that the Sicilian capital has mastered many of the Italian staples while also crafting a lengthy list of homegrown dishes and delights of its own. Arancini, cannoli, stigghiola,...

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Where to Find Seafood in Palermo

It’s no secret that southern Italy offers some of the finest seafood along the Mediterranean, but I don’t think anyone is quite as creative with their oceanic fare as the Sicilians or, more specifically, the Palermitani. Having been influenced by Arab, Italian, Greek, Spanish, and Jewish cuisines, Sicily’s classic seafood...

A Guide to Ballarò Market in Palermo

The Ballarò Market is a lively hub of history, culture, and food, that’s a must-visit experience to include on your Palermo food walk. Sicily has long been a crossroads for history and cuisine, and the Ballarò Market is the purest reflection of cultural exchange on the island. The Historical Roots...

An Essential Guide to Arancine in Palermo

Arancini is a beloved, traditional Sicilian street food and a must-try dish to include in your foodie visit to Palermo. It touches on the relationship between Italian rice culture and Sicily’s long historical connection to the Arab world. These deep-fried rice balls are typically stuffed with mozzarella, meaty ragù, or...

A Local’s Guide to Rooftop Bars in Palermo

Is there any better way to experience the enchanting beauty of Palermo than with a glass of Italian wine in hand from one of the city’s chic rooftop bars? Certainly not in my book! Over the years, I’ve developed quite a fondness for Palermo’s open-air offerings, where I can soak...

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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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