The United Nations lists no fewer than 21 different fish that can be classified as “sardines.”

Unlike their French neighbors, most Italian small producers remain focused on tradition.

Zenobia can legitimately lay claim to the best Middle Eastern restaurant in Rome.

In Italy, the barbecue never seems to have evolved beyond meat, heat and eat, wasting a host of wonderful vacation days.

Using my best wine columnist voice, I asked if I might meet with someone at the Le Capezzine vineyard.

Spring means enoteche, bruschette and full glasses of warming wine.

The modern sugarcoated barbarians are not at the gate, they're in the supermarket.

Limoncello ldates back to the Middle Ages, when monks used it for medicine.

The tomato is a relative newcomer to the Mediterranean peninsula. It had to fend off generations of diffidence and distrust.

For solitary moments, I recommend turning to wins in the under-€8 range.

Of my list of underappreciated Italian formaggi, the Bagóss stands out.