Food & Drink
Restaurant discoveries, local specialties and honest food and drink recommendations from our travels.
Catania – Lava Stone, Etna Wine and Finding the Rhythm of Sicily
Catania felt like Naples with the volume turned down — busy, gritty and full of movement, but somehow never chaotic. Between black volcanic stone, quiet Sunday streets, Etna vineyards, the fish market, almond wine and a tiny restaurant with Nonna still in the kitchen, the city slowly revealed a rhythm all its own.
Calabria – Cosenza, Scilla and the Danger of First Impressions
Calabria kept challenging our first impressions. Cosenza went from cold and overbuilt to somewhere we wanted to return to, while beautiful Scilla slowly revealed the strain of overtourism beneath its postcard views. Between rain-soaked dinners, bergamotto, quiet old streets and one unforgettable final meal in Villa San Giovanni, Calabria turned out to be one of…
Salerno to the Amalfi Coast: Walking the Path of the Lemons
A day trip from Salerno took us by ferry to Minori, then on foot along the Path of the Lemons to Maiori. Between terraced hillsides, sea views, lemon groves, countless stairs, limoncello spritzes, sorbet and lemon pasta, it was a peaceful taste of the Amalfi Coast that felt worlds away from Naples.
Naples: Chaos, Contrasts and Pizza Worth the Trip
Three nights in Naples gave us noise, traffic, contradictions, crumbling streets, grand architecture and some of the best pizza we’ve ever eaten. We never quite fell in love with the city, but Naples felt unapologetically authentic — a place worth experiencing once, even if we were ready to leave when the time came.
Ten Days in Florence: Food, Art and the City Between the Sights
Ten days in Florence gave us time to look beyond the crowds and famous sights. Between late dinners, local markets, Tuscan food, the Uffizi, quiet side streets and evenings along the Arno, the city slowly became familiar again — less like somewhere we were visiting and more like somewhere we briefly knew how to live.
Florence Wine Tour
Four years after our first Chianti wine tour, we returned with the same company for a new mix of old favourites and new stops. From historic Villa Le Corti to lunch at Fattoria di Rignana and a final tasting at Tenuta Casenuove, the day delivered great wine, Tuscan food and more than a few bottles…
Milan – Food, Stay, and Sights
We spent a few days wandering around Milan beyond the Duomo, taking in everything from the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and medieval city gates to Milano Centrale, Milanese food and the fashion district. Milan turned out to be a lot more than just fashion and a very large cathedral.
Alps
Our Alps adventure – 3 days boiled down to 1 post. Swiss food, wine, Italian food, wine, and multiple train rides through some of the most beautiful countryside we’ve seen yet.
Tapas
Tapas is not only a Spanish type of food but it’s a way of life. It’s a great way to try different things and have a drink.
