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She was so right. The staff were excellent, including owner Salvatore. The food was probably the best in town. Try the fragolina or green beans. We relaxed and enjoyed the unique atmosphere there in the historic back-alley. Some fragrant gelsomino (jasmine-not shown) filled the air.
She was so right. The staff were excellent, including owner Salvatore. The food was probably the best in town. Try the fragolina or green beans. We relaxed and enjoyed the unique atmosphere there in the historic back-alley. Some fragrant gelsomino (jasmine-not shown) filled the air.
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Notice the main ingredient.
Notice the main ingredient.
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Tono and bergamot (do not mix them, just don't)
Tono and bergamot (do not mix them, just don't)
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Our newest foodic discovery in Rome: the corn-based Venezuelan eatery 'El Maiz' in Rome's Prati district. Good stuff. And certainly the most high-tech ordering arrangement that we encountered on this trip! *molto grazie for this tip goes out to Lonely Planet's incomparable poster/mod on the Thorn Tree forum: 'Lucapal'.
Our newest foodic discovery in Rome: the corn-based Venezuelan eatery 'El Maiz' in Rome's Prati district. Good stuff. And certainly the most high-tech ordering arrangement that we encountered on this trip! *molto grazie for this tip goes out to Lonely Planet's incomparable poster/mod on the Thorn Tree forum: 'Lucapal'.
0 2025/09/02 16:26:34
We returned a few times. Btw, a nearby pizza place had an elaborate box with the most unexpected labelling. The info was all about the supposed secret health benefits of pizza: 'cortisolo' anti-stressers, Vitamin B, serotonin, immune-boosters, amino acids and cardio-vascular benefits!
We returned a few times. Btw, a nearby pizza place had an elaborate box with the most unexpected labelling. The info was all about the supposed secret health benefits of pizza: 'cortisolo' anti-stressers, Vitamin B, serotonin, immune-boosters, amino acids and cardio-vascular benefits!
0 2025/09/02 16:26:24
At the weekly market in Tropea.
At the weekly market in Tropea.
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Ginevra and the fishmonger knew each other. Note that some Italian vendors take their long-time clients very seriously. It would've been an unthinkable faux-pas if she'd ever been seen to shop for the same items at a rival's stand. An Italian woman once told us: "The vendor thinks that they own you. But you will always get the best cut, the best quality as a result."
Ginevra and the fishmonger knew each other. Note that some Italian vendors take their long-time clients very seriously. It would've been an unthinkable faux-pas if she'd ever been seen to shop for the same items at a rival's stand. An Italian woman once told us: "The vendor thinks that they own you. But you will always get the best cut, the best quality as a result."
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A seafood medley.
A seafood medley.
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The 'surici' fish that we bought at the permanent market. Ginevra suggested that Mrs Z and I buy some, then fry them back in our lovely kitchen. That is a Calabrian fave specialty. Very bony. Strong smell.
The 'surici' fish that we bought at the permanent market. Ginevra suggested that Mrs Z and I buy some, then fry them back in our lovely kitchen. That is a Calabrian fave specialty. Very bony. Strong smell.
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This is a decor piece of that same surici fish. Not one bone and not one smell. *The name actually translates as 'mice', probably due to their small size.
This is a decor piece of that same surici fish. Not one bone and not one smell. *The name actually translates as 'mice', probably due to their small size.
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And also...
And also...
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Such as...
Such as...
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Plus...
Plus...
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Red cipolla are sweeter than most onions.
Red cipolla are sweeter than most onions.
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Produce for sale in Capo Vaticano.
Produce for sale in Capo Vaticano.
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More Italian alcohol.
More Italian alcohol.
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Figs and bergamot.
Figs and bergamot.
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The quintessential country wine in Pentedatillo.
The quintessential country wine in Pentedatillo.
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Mrs z's fave dessert. We found it on the menu of 'Glauco' restaurant in Scilla's Chianalea neighborhood. Great food, great views too. Glauco was a famous ancient Roman mythical figure.
Mrs z's fave dessert. We found it on the menu of 'Glauco' restaurant in Scilla's Chianalea neighborhood. Great food, great views too. Glauco was a famous ancient Roman mythical figure.
0 2025/09/02 16:21:56
Stanley Tucci devoted some time in an onion field during his CNN Calabrian episode.
Stanley Tucci devoted some time in an onion field during his CNN Calabrian episode.
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The joke is: the rastaman on the left smokes a spliff/joint of cannabis; the pan-European in the middle smokes a cigarette; and the Calabrian 'teste dure' (stubborn hard-head) is munching some raw cipolla or red onions.
The joke is: the rastaman on the left smokes a spliff/joint of cannabis; the pan-European in the middle smokes a cigarette; and the Calabrian 'teste dure' (stubborn hard-head) is munching some raw cipolla or red onions.
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Nduja can come wrapped as shown here. It was not as spicey as we'd feared. The nearby village Spilingo has an annual fest dedicated to the meat. It was OK, but we preferred cinghiale or boar.
Nduja can come wrapped as shown here. It was not as spicey as we'd feared. The nearby village Spilingo has an annual fest dedicated to the meat. It was OK, but we preferred cinghiale or boar.
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A variety of zagara or citrus blankets Calabria. Their lovely smell is called 'zagarona'. It joins honeysuckle and roses in keeping the air fragrant.
A variety of zagara or citrus blankets Calabria. Their lovely smell is called 'zagarona'. It joins honeysuckle and roses in keeping the air fragrant.
0 2025/09/02 16:21:06
Fresh arancia OJ was a blessing here, soooo delicious.
Fresh arancia OJ was a blessing here, soooo delicious.
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Chefs value this Premium rice.
Chefs value this Premium rice.
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Kumquats, no?
Kumquats, no?
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Show me someone who claims that garlic has no health benefits and I'll show you both the door. I included some in the recipe for what turned out to be the best meal that I've made for my wife Mrs Z in years: 'Pasta Tono di Lamarcia'. I created it for her mid-week.
Show me someone who claims that garlic has no health benefits and I'll show you both the door. I included some in the recipe for what turned out to be the best meal that I've made for my wife Mrs Z in years: 'Pasta Tono di Lamarcia'. I created it for her mid-week.
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Porchetta pork roast is more common up in Rome as seen in this version at the Trionfale Market.
Porchetta pork roast is more common up in Rome as seen in this version at the Trionfale Market.
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These lads at Tropea's Shark Bay had a chat with us. When at first their ball had rolled onto my feet, I'd jokingly pretended to take it by plopping it into my shoulder bag without breaking stride. I told our Toronto FC soccer team had two talented Italian players: Insigne and Benedeschi. *The beachside snack menu there, and the one we saw earlier at Parghelia's Lido di Nonno, was similar to those across European and North American beaches: pop and fast food.
These lads at Tropea's Shark Bay had a chat with us. When at first their ball had rolled onto my feet, I'd jokingly pretended to take it by plopping it into my shoulder bag without breaking stride. I told our Toronto FC soccer team had two talented Italian players: Insigne and Benedeschi. *The beachside snack menu there, and the one we saw earlier at Parghelia's Lido di Nonno, was similar to those across European and North American beaches: pop and fast food.
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