Pushing the Pizza Envelope: Pomet Milano

For most tourists, a trip to Milan evokes images of reckless shopping at precariously-priced luxury stores along with an art museum visit and perhaps a selfie with the indecently grandiose Duomo (cathedral) di Milano. Unlike many Italian cities, it’s not known as a place to get an exceptional meal deal. After engaging in the obligatory…

Crushing Grapes…But Not For Wine: Schiacciata con l’uva

Every since arriving in Florence four weeks ago, Panini have been a staple of my diet (yes, panini is the plural form of panino). Besides being cheap, abundant and filling, these panini are deeply satisfying to the point where I can confidently say that they some of the best sandwiches I’ve ever eaten. What makes…