Alassio, Italy Food Tour 🇮🇹 | Pesto, Aperitivo & Riviera Eats

Join Brent in Alassio, Italy, a beautiful town on the Italian Riviera, as he eats his way through local specialties you won’t find anywhere else 🇮🇹🍽️

From traditional Ligurian pesto with a surprising ingredient to a famous local cookie named after the town, Alassio has some seriously underrated food.

Brent also explores the town’s unique **walk of fame—approved by Ernest Hemingway himself—**and enjoy a generous Italian aperitivo featuring a one-of-a-kind cocktail.

If you love Italian food, hidden gems, and travel experiences beyond the tourist hotspots, this Alassio food crawl is for you. 📍

Location: Alassio, Liguria, Italy

🍝 Food Highlights: Pesto, local desserts, aperitivo

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About the Author

Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He currently resides in Setubal, Portugal. Brent has written the novel “Truffle Hunt” (Eckhartz Press) and the short story collection “That Bird.” He’s also written dozens of foodie travel guides on Destination Eat Drink, including several in Italy. Brent’s podcast, also called Destination Eat Drink, is available on all major podcasting platforms.

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