willit

I don't remember a poor meal in Sicily (A couple were OK - fair) most were excellent.

Seafood Couscous in Cefalú was memorable, as was a whole stuffed squid.

Emma_L

I wonder if you know Mary Taylor Simeti's books on feasts and food in Italy. Persephone's Island is the title of one of them. If you read it before you go, you will get great cultural context for all teh Sicilian specialities.

txtree

Emma L - Thanks so much for recommending Persephone's Island. My brother told me about the book, but he couldn't remember the title. I just ordered it!

JQReports

I'll second the recommendation of On Persephone's Island. The aromas seem to waft from the pages. Good choice.

JQ

travel2live2

Most of my favourites in Sicily are the simple things, such as:
Sfincione pizza
Panella
Seppia (cuttlefish)
Veal Marsala
Cannoli and Cassanta
Arancine
the best beef carpaccio I've had

While wandering about a tiny beach some locals started to pick off little crustaceans from rocks and ate them raw. We tried them - not the greatest but a fun experience. Same with raw sea urchin.

fresh oranges and lemons