"Wining and Dining in Italy" was created for travelers who want to truly experience the extraordinary food and wine Italy has to offer. We’ve included Italy's best restaurants, wine bars, wine shops, cafes, bistros, and food markets – and even a few cooking classes! – to make your wining and dining decisions a snap. A brief section introduces readers to the Italian food scene, Italian wines by region, and select culinary and wine terms. The rest of the book is arranged by cities for ease of use, and each section will offer a map followed by top restaurant picks (not just high-end gourmet, but also great meals at more moderate prices), wine bars, cafes, and wine shops (including organic wine shops). • 200 restaurants, wine bars, wine shops and more • maps, lots of beautiful illustrations • Essential Italian phrases • Tips on budget dining, historic restaurants, types of eating establishments, and mealtimes • A region-by-region look at Italian wine • Destinations include Rome, Venice, Florence, Milan, Bologna, Tuscany, Naples, and Cinque Terre. Bonus: select recipes from each destination!