Life in Italia
Food & Drink
Why Italy has many wine cultures rather than one — the regions, local grapes and denominations, how classifications work, and how to taste and order wine in Italy.
Updated 19 min read
Food & Drink
Why Italian sweets change from region to region — from Sicily's cannoli and Naples's sfogliatella to Siena's panforte, Turin's gianduiotti and Carnival fritters.
Updated 19 min read
Food & Drink
What to eat in Sicily and why it tastes the way it does — from Palermo's street food to Catania's fish market, Trapani's couscous and a granita breakfast.
Updated 18 min read
Food & Drink
What Italians drink, how the bar works and why a small cup matters so much — from the counter espresso to the moka at home, Turin's bicerin and Trieste's own vocabulary.
Updated 18 min read
Food & Drink
Why Italian food changes from region to region and town to town — and how to read menus, markets, seasons and festivals as a visitor.
Updated 18 min read