Best Restaurants in Catania: The Complete Food Guide
Catania is the most underrated food city in Sicily. It has the finest fish market in eastern Sicily the Mercato della Pescheria, held every morning in the piazza behind the cathedral, where the Ionian catch arrives at dawn and is sold to restaurants and locals until noon. It has the Michelin recognition that confirms what […]
Where to Eat in Syracuse: The Complete Ortigia Food Guide
Ortigia the island old town of Syracuse has a food scene that is disproportionate to its size. On an island of 45 hectares with approximately 5,000 permanent residents, you will find a Michelin-starred restaurant in a 17th-century palace, the finest street market in southeastern Sicily, a cluster of honest trattorias that serve the specific dishes […]
Arancini (or Arancine): The Complete Guide to Sicily’s Most Famous Street Food
If you arrive in Sicily by ferry from mainland Italy, the first Sicilian food you eat will almost certainly be an arancino. The bars onboard the 20-minute crossing through the Strait of Messina sell them from heat trays, and the tradition of eating one during the crossing is established enough to count as a ritual. […]