A Guide to Food Sagras in Milan
In Milan, a sagra is a special type of food festival that celebrates a specific food or type of ingredient. In terms of Milanese cuisine, sagre often focus on risotto alla Milanese, ossobuco, or dishes featuring polenta. Attending a sagra as part of a foodie visit to Milan is a great...
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Where to Find Affordable Dining in Milan
There’s this perception that Milan’s high fashion, finance, and fine dining make it an expensive place to visit. Yet the truth is, at street level, there are a lot of vibrant eateries and delicious dining options that are very budget-friendly. Having a game plan that includes some of these less...
A Guide to Street Food in Milan
You’ve probably heard about the street food scenes in Rome and Venice, but let me tell you, the northern Italian city of Milan has the power to rival both of them. Some of my favorite bites hail from the cosmopolitan metropolis, like panettone, a sweet fruitcake bread, and fresh seafood...
An Essential Guide to Hidden Gem Restaurants in Milan
Milan is a true Italian metropolis that moves at the same speed as other major cities like New York and London. It’s easy for big-name trattorias and Michelin-starred restaurants to dominate the landscape vying for a place on your Milan foodie visit. Yet a city this size is also festooned...
A Food Lover’s Guide to Restaurants in Milan
Milan might not have the same gastronomic reputation as other Italian cities like Rome, Florence, or Palermo, but I’m here to tell you that it’s a massively underrated foodie destination. If you’ve ever joined one of my Milan food walks, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about! The Lombardian capital...
Navigating Where to Eat in Paris on a Budget
When most people think of a Paris food walk, they worry about how the high cost of food could pile up meal after meal. In the past, there was some real truth to the notion that feeding yourself in Paris was going to cost you a pretty penny. However, this...
A Guide to Birthday Dinner in Florence
It’s birthday time in Florence, and you need somewhere to celebrate. Fear not; the Renaissance city is one of the most beautiful places to enjoy a meal for a special occasion. Since I’ve lived in Italy, I’ve got to spend two of my birthdays in Florence, and I’m already planning...
Where to Find Seafood in Florence
One thing that astounds me every time I touch down in Florence is the city’s fantastic array of seafood restaurants, something the Tuscan capital isn’t typically known for. Florence is primarily associated with meat-heavy dishes like Florentine steak and pappardelle al ragu, but Florentines know a thing or two about...
Discovering Desserts in Florence
Dishes like Florentine steak and pappa al pomodoro tend to get all the glory when we talk about Tuscan food, but did you know that some of Florence’s desserts are just as tasty? The Renaissance City has quite a few sweet treats to its name, some of which I’ve even...
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