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Fountains of Italy

Down-Home Dining Down in the Sassi

This tiny osteria is not for everyone, but if you like homey and casual with heaping helpings of good food, then try Il Vicinato.

Polenta sulla Spianatoia

Polentone, this rustic dish is fun to eat; everyone gathers round the table and eats directly from the spianatoia.

The Neighborhood Grocers

Do you like fresh, seasonal food? Then the small owner-run shops of Italy are just what you need.

The Mark of a Good Bread

Who has the best breads in Italy? The only DOP breads in the whole country are from Puglia and Basilicata.

Hog Wild for Porchetta

The aroma of the roasting meat will lead you to the vendor selling mouth-watering porchetta!

Spaghetti City

The origins of Spaghetti all’Amatriciana go back to the shepherds of the mountains of central Italy.

Trattoria da Middio

Looking for a “local” place to eat in Ascoli Piceno, then the search for da Middio is worth the effort.

The Season for Street Fairs and Festivals

Nothing involves you in the Italian experience like going to a sagra. Food, music, dancing and getting to meet new people!

Liquid Sunshine

Anyone who has visited Italy knows Limoncello…but do you know you can make your own?!

Mozzarella di Bufala

It is not just cheese, it is not just mozzarella…it is Mozzarella di Bufala!