Plate of tagliatelle with creamy mushroom sauce on a checkered tablecloth, accompanied by a glass.
Modena

Where to Eat Porcini Mushroom Dishes in Modena: Here’s My Selection

Modena

Modena, located in the heart of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, is not only famous for its balsamic vinegar and Parmigiano Reggiano but also offers a gastronomic haven for mushroom lovers. In autumn, the city and surrounding countryside become a paradise for porcini mushroom enthusiasts, with the earthy, aromatic fungi taking center stage in many local dishes. […]

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A visitor tasting traditional balsamic vinegar inside an acetaia in Modena
Modena

Where to Taste Balsamic Vinegar Dishes in Modena: Restaurants and Experiences

Modena

Traditional balsamic vinegar turns up in Modena’s restaurants in ways that go beyond a drizzle on salad. The same product aged for 12 or 25 years in a family attic ends up glazing pork at a trattoria, finishing tortellini, topping gelato, and anchoring dishes at three-Michelin-star level. These are the places in and around the

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Pasta dish at Casa Artusi restaurant in Forlimpopoli — the cultural and gastronomic centre dedicated to Pellegrino Artusi, father of modern Italian home cooking
Emilia Romagna

Forlimpopoli: A Must-Do Day Trip from Bologna – Here’s Why

Emilia Romagna

Forlimpopoli is a small town in the province of Forlì-Cesena, about 50 km southeast of Bologna. It would be unremarkable by the standards of Emilia-Romagna — a medieval fortress, a main square, a market — except for one thing: it was the birthplace of Pellegrino Artusi (1820–1911), the man whose cookbook effectively created the idea of

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Giardini Margherita lake in autumn, Bologna
Bologna

Things to Do in Bologna in October: Events, Food and Festivals

Bologna

October is one of the strongest months to visit Bologna. Summer crowds are gone, temperatures are comfortable for walking, and the city enters its most active cultural and food season. The chestnut and truffle harvests bring the surrounding Apennines to life with weekly festivals; the trattorias fill their menus with mushrooms, porcini, and seasonal pasta;

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Historic building facade on a sunny day with people and bicycles in Parma, Italy.
Parma

Palazzo Marchi and Beyond: Unveiling Parma’s Historic and Artistic Landmarks

Parma

Palazzo Marchi, Parma – image source: Wikipedia In the heart of Parma, Palazzo Marchi stands as a quiet but powerful reminder of the city’s cultural and artistic heritage. Built between 1770 and 1774 for Marquis Scipione Grillo, this elegant 18th-century palace is one of Parma’s finest examples of neoclassical architecture. Its refined façade, decorative stucco

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