Travel Tips - Italy Edition
Things Iāve learned ā sometimes the hard way ā in my sojourns in Italy: Dining Most menus are in Italian and in English. But, but, if there is anything that looks like a ātourist menuā, or if the host is standing outside trying to get you in the restaurant, then run (donāt walk) in the opposite direction Restaurants are closed on all sorts of random days. Always, always call ahead to make sure theyāre open. Even if the web-site says theyāre open, donāt trust it! Reservations are always useful. If in doubt, make one (if they take āem). Depending on the time of the day, you will almost certainly not get a table if you just show up. When talking to the waiter, ask about the food (if you can speak Italian. And even if you canāt!). Theyāll happily describe it for hours. Youāll eventually learn to actually order the daily special. Its typically based on what the chef (who is probably also the owner, and/or the mom or grandma) picked up at the market that morning. Either wa...