Tucked just off one of Bologna’s busiest streets is Trattoria Gianni, a lively little spot that serves up regional dishes, decadent desserts, and a great variety of wines. I ate there for the first time a few weeks ago after a local recommended it, and it has since then made…
Trattoria Serghei in Bologna Location and opening hours Via Paella 12 – 12:30 – 2:30; 7:30 – 10pm – closed Saturdays for dinner and Sundays When I first started working in Bologna, I met a friend for a winter lunch on a chilly, wet day. She had lived there years…
In my last few posts, I’ve mostly focused on where to eat in Bologna. This week, I thought I’d write about where the best bars in Bologna are. I’ve covered my favorite spots and thrown in some bonus tips for people who want to see live music or are into…
Bologna has no shortage of beautiful markets bursting with delicious food. The Mercato di Mezzo doubles as a food hall, where you can sit at communal tables and snack on nibbles from any of the stalls on the first floor. Via delle Pescherie is full of half-underground little market stalls…
Peeking through one of Bologna’s many porticoes just off of Piazza Maggiore lies what is one of the best streets for foodies in Italy, Via delle Pescherie Vecchie. This small alleyway slices through the district known as the Quadrilatero, which has been an important part of Bologna’s city center since…
Bologna is a foodie’s dream. So much of Italian cuisine that has become celebrated around the world is from Emilia Romagna. Lasagne, tortellini, tagliatelle, mortadella, prosciutto, and balsamic vinegar, among other things, are some of the gifts that this region has given the world. All of these gifts (and more)…
Recently, a friend came to visit here in Bologna, so I had the chance to do some touristy stuff that was on my list. The number one item on our agenda was to climb the Asinelli tower, one of Bologna’s most famous landmarks. Not for the faint of heart, visiting…
Happy New Year, Luggage and Lifers! I’m back today after a few blissful weeks of relaxation in Maine with my family. I’ve always been a big fan of New Year’s, and not just because it’s also my birthday. I love the feeling that a pure stretch of one year lies before…