The Jewish community has an enduring and deep-rooted relationship with the Eternal City. These two cultures have become intertwined, so much so that some of Rome’s signature dishes, such as carciofi alla giudìa, have Jewish origins. I’ve dedicated some of my Rome food tours to exploring the cobbled streets of...

Lombardy is in Northern Italy, in the foothills of the Alps. The influence of this slightly colder climate makes the cuisine of major cities like Milan, Bergamo, and Brescia much heartier than you’ll find in other parts of Italy. So, when you include Lombardy restaurants as part of a Milan...

Tuscany, Piedmont, and Veneto might take the crown for Italy’s most notable wine regions, but Rome is an equally alluring destination for wine lovers. In fact, I’d go as far as to say that wine tasting in Rome is as good as anywhere else in the country! Wine plays a...

The Brera district is Milano’s artistic beating heart. Its charming cobblestone streets are festooned with art galleries and an eclectic mix of some of Milan’s best restaurants. If you love art and culture, then it only makes sense to include a stop in the Brera on your next Milan food...

If you want to get a taste of a city or country, a food tour can make a lot of sense. Whether in Italy, Portugal, The United Kingdom, or France, walking through city streets and immersing yourself in different culinary cultures is the perfect way to have authentic experiences.  Considering...

Milan truly is an international city embracing fashion and cuisine from all over the world. In recent years they’ve also grown to become one of Europe’s craft beer hubs, spawning breweries and bars that offer unique takes on traditional Italian brewing techniques and innovative brewing styles. If you’re a craft...

Milan is known throughout the world as being a hub of commerce and global fashion. Life here moves at a frenetic pace, as the go-getting Milanese work as hard as they play. This means that Milan is a place to be seen, and many of the people here dress to...

In Milan, panzerotti is a fried hand pie that’s very reminiscent of a miniature calzone. It’s so ubiquitous throughout the city, that no Milan food tour would be complete without sampling at least a few. Yet there are also too many panzerotti spots in Milan to see them all. So,...