Tagliatelle (not spaghetti) is the preferred pasta in Bologna
Spaghetti Bolognese a.k.a “Spag-bol” is not a Bolognese dish. Virginio Merola, the mayor of Bologna, Italy has officially decided to call out anyone around the [...]
Where and What to Eat in Venice
Getting help from the locals is the best way to find restaurants when traveling! I had some help finding these places on my visit to [...]
7 Easygoing Restaurants in Milan
Walking down the streets of Milan, you can’t help but notice how elegant and composed the Milanese are. They are a seemingly aloof population. It is true [...]
How To Eat Cachi (Persimmons)
Cachi pronounced KA-KI, are a popular autumn fruit in Italy. In English, they are called Persimmons. Sometimes also written as Kaki, derived from its botanical name Diospyros kaki. [...]
The Battle of Tiramisù
Will the real Tiramisù please stand up? An ongoing "origin" battle has been going on between the regions of Veneto, and Friuli, but also Piedmont [...]
Panettone Italian Christmas Cake
Dating back to a Milanese baker from the early 1800's, Panettone can now be found on most Italian Christmas tables. It has become very popular in other [...]