Italy for the Gourmet Travel
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First published in 1997 by Kyle Cathie Ltd. Most visitors to Italy flock to the crowded tourist centers, but in Italy for the Gourmet Traveler Fred Plotkin takes us beyond the traditional tourist experience and lures us to special places, whether in big cities or out-of-the-way villages, often overlooked by the uninitiated. Under his discerning eye, we learn about the food, wines, local bakeries, olive oil distilleries, ice cream parlors, cheeses, markets, restaurants and best kept secrets of Italy s culinary world. Lovingly drawn portraits of the people who make her world-famous regional specialties, and a smattering of local history make each village, town and city come alive. Maps encourage the intrepid traveler to head off the beaten track, while evocative black and white photographs add to the immense charm of this vastly readable guide.
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“Most restaurant guides to Italy list famous and very costly ‘temples of gastronomy' or eateries that offer cheap but filling tourist menus, but this book is intended to direct you to the flavors that Italians grew up with and cherish.”
That's the guiding thought behind this book. Fred Plotkin takes you through Italy and shares with you the amazing classic tastes of each town and region. He shares, of course, restaurants. He also shares food markets. He even lists good bookstores in some of the cities.
“My idea of what makes a good restaurant is that you feel the food has been cooked for you.”
And that's what he does. In 723 amazing pages.
