10 Things to Know Before Visiting Italy

Did you know that pesto is from northern Italy while heaven-sent cannoli actually originated in Sicily? Or that our BCF (bread crush forever) focaccia is from Liguria while the original address of risotto is Milan? Fact: Italy can be geographically mapped by culinary gifts to the world. It's absolutely worth researching your destinations so you can map which specialty dishes (and wines) to try as you eat your way through the world's most celebrated food culture.