Montepulciano d’Abruzzo with Amatriciana pasta is a classic. Although the town of Amatrice (sadly destroyed by an earthquake in the summer of 2016) is now part of Lazio, the birthplace of one of Italy’s most famous pasta sauces was an abruzzese village until 1927, when Mussolini redefined the boundaries of several Italian regions. The special,…
There is something both straightforward and enigmatic about Garfagnana. Located less than one hour’s drive from Lucca, this raw, untamed area in the heart of Tuscany feels like a world away. With its dense forests, sleepy towns and emerald green lakes and rivers, Garfagnana is a place that teaches you to feel comfortable with your…
In Italy, Milan is the place where things happen. No matter how often you visit Italy’s fashion capital, there will always be new restaurants to try, new exhibits to check out and endless new attractions to experience. In this post I have listed some of the trattorie (both newly opened and established), bars, stores and…