From Baroque Lecce to rugged Monte Sant’Angelo, Puglia is a foodie’s hidden paradise. Each city and town has its own dish or drink that makes it unique.
Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot is an incredible place. Filled with historical sites dating back, in some cases, thousands of years, and traditions that seem to reach back just as far, it is also home to culinary innovations from the last century like Caffe Speciale and Spaghetti all’assassina.
I just wanted a slab of Focaccia Barese. Hopefully, I won’t get roughed up.
I was standing in the street, patiently waiting my turn, as the toughest, meanest bouncer I’d ever seen stood guard at the door. And, just in case there was any question about Rino’s intentions, yes the bouncer’s name is Rino, there’s a large poster with his picture saying “Don’t make him angry.”
The 4th century saint lived and preached in present-day Turkey. Somehow, his bones ended up in Bari.
A rough and tumble port city, Bari’s charm lie in its culinary culture, especially several unique street food items. Foodie…
Brent is in Bari for deep-fried polenta, a bakery with a bouncer, and the local focaccia. Plus, a visit to…
