This book is probably the best Italian food book for the traveler I have seen. It's also the biggest travel food book I've seen, and the heaviest. But that's the only drawback as far as I can see. I'll either just tear out the parts relating to where I'm going, or copy them at home on my scanner. But the food and wine descriptions, generally, and by regions, are very well-written and useful. We've been eating Italian food in Italy and cooking it at home for decades, and Fred Plotkin's writing not only confirms lots of what I know, but describes things I sort-of knew about Italian food but hadn't really articulated. The other thing I really appreciate is that his restaurant recommendations don't just send you to trendy expensive restaurants, but to the real deal in Italian cuisine, often at modest prices. I appreciate that not just from an economic standpoint but because I don't go to restaurants in Italy to be trendy but to enjoy the real food. I've already recommended it to several friends.
Italy for the Gourmet Traveler, Revised Feature
Italy for the Gourmet Traveler, Revised Overview
In the most complete gastronomic guide to Italy ever published, Fred Plotkin takes you beyond the traditional tourist experience, revealing the true richness of this nation's extraordinary cuisine and the lifestyle that surrounds it. From country markets and wineries to city restaurants and cooking schools, you will discover Italian culinary treasures and pleasures that no other book offers.
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