Menus written in a foreign language are confusing and filled with slang and idioms. For instance,
uccelli scappatti
are sausages grilled with sage, but the word means "escaped birds."
Stinco
is braised veal or pork shank. Nothing can make a trip more enjoyable and rewarding than being able to order a sumptuous meal.
Eating & Drinking in Italy
will give you the courage to go into out-of-the way places that you might never have considered going into before. This guide contains a thorough list of restaurants known for serving Italian regional specialties-the very places that can be the key to the kind of intimate and enjoyable experience that you will cherish for a lifetime.
This updated 11th edition of
includes:
Restaurants, wine bars, wine shops, cooking schools, and food shops in Italy's top destinations, including Rome, Venice, Florence, and Cinque Terre
A comprehensive Italian menu translator
Advice on restaurant etiquette
A short pronunciation guide
Opinions on everything food-related, from what to eat to where to get it ...
From the author of
Italy Made Easy
and
Wining & Dining in Italy
.