One Hundred & One Beautiful Towns in Italy: Food and Wine (101 Beautiful Small Towns) [Hardcover]

Paolo Lazzarin (Author)

Book Description

Series: 101 Beautiful Small Towns | Publication Date: October 6, 2005

More than any other country in the world, it is Italy that we turn to for gastronomic inspiration. 101 Beautiful Towns of Italy: Food and Wine takes readers along on a one-of-a-kind tour through the tantalizing tastes of Italy's varied landscape to explore hilltop and seaside towns, where the flavors of Italy scent the air, a good meal is considered the highest form of art, and a fine bottle of wine is never hard to come by. In Alba, savor the refined taste of the white truffle accompanied by a hearty glass of Barolo. Head to Parma for a sampling of prosciutto di Parma, and don't forget to pick up a wheel of parmigiano-reggiano. Travel to the hills of Tuscany, where a glass of red Vino Nobile di Montepulciano accompanies your meal of filetto d'anatra con tartufo (truffled duck breast) and to Campania, home of Naples, the Amalfi coastline, and, of course, pizza, in its many forms, but almost always topped with mozzarella di bufala. Descriptive sidebars key readers in to the best restaurants in town, where to buy the ingredients to prepare the dishes featured (and where to shop for the wine to accompany them) as well as tips on what to see during a visit. A sprinkling of recipes rounds out this information-packed resource. Included is an appendix with in-depth listings to help travelers plan their culinary journeys: what wine cellars to visit, where to dine, and how to navigate a busy market.Whether you're an armchair traveler or an Italophile planning another trip, this volume provides an excellent guide.

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About the Author

Paolo Lazzarin is a journalist and photographer living and working in Milan. Since 1965 he has contributed to numerous Italian and inter-national newspapers and has coauthored several encyclopedias, as well as books on photography, tourism, and sports.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 280 pages
• Publisher: Rizzoli (October 6, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0847827410
• ISBN-13: 978-0847827411
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 1.2 x 10.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #257,948 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #46 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Drinks & Beverages > Wine > Food & Wine

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 101 Beautiful Towns in Italy: Food and Wine, November 6, 2006

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This review is from: One Hundred & One Beautiful Towns in Italy: Food and Wine (101 Beautiful Small Towns) (Hardcover)

It is a beautiful book with excellent photography. I was disappointed in the fact that there were no recepies associated with the towns. I was anticipating a great cookbook/winebook, but had to settle for a coffee table book instead.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Coffee Table Book of Italy, April 6, 2008

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This review is from: One Hundred & One Beautiful Towns in Italy: Food and Wine (101 Beautiful Small Towns) (Hardcover)

This book was a birthday gift for a dear friend who has visited Italy several times and who thoroughly enjoys its delicious cuisine. She loved it! The book is filled with beautiful photos and interesting information on the little towns of Italy. My friend has it on her coffee table for all to enjoy. A great gift!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Towns is Italy, January 9, 2007

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This review is from: One Hundred & One Beautiful Towns in Italy: Food and Wine (101 Beautiful Small Towns) (Hardcover)

Wonderful book full of color photos, the only disappointing thing is that there were no recipes provided.