Italy for the Gourmet Traveller - Couverture souple

Plotkin, Fred

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1856262715 ISBN 13 : 9781856262712

Editeur : Kyle Cathie, 1997

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

There is far more to Italy than pizza, pasta and Bolognese sauce. It is a country profoundly influenced by its neighbours, its history and its people with every region having their own specialities and wines. Fred Plotkin, aka 'Garibaldi with a fork' having followed in his footsteps all over this evocative country, shares his memories of over 25 years residence, describing with salivatory delight the tastes, aromas and ambience of Italian eating. His dedication to the gastronomic gems to be found here are obvious - anyone who can fill the better part of twenty pages describing a single meal obviously spends his life according to his stomach! Region by region, Plotkin gives a highly personalised tour of the bars, restaurants, shops and markets, interspersed with places to see and be seen. Much more than a gastronomic guide, this is a journal of memories of a country Plotkin obviously adores - its people, geography, climate as well as food-making. It is as much a bedtime read as a food and travel guide and all visitors to Italy, looking to enjoy and share in its culture, will find this indispensable. - Lucy Watson --Lucy Watson

'This encyclopedic book is almost the last word on Italian food...where this labour of love is good, it is very good, and invaluable reference before you visit Italy for hidden bars, shops and restaurants.' --The Sunday Telegraph

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Most visitors to Italy flock to the crowded tourist centres, but in 'Italy for the Gourmet Traveller', Fred Plotkin takes us beyond the traditional tourist experience and lures us to special places, whether in big cities or out-of-the-way villages, often overlooked by the uninitiated. Under his discerning eye, we learn about the food, wines, local bakeries, olive oil distilleries, ice cream parlours, cheeses, markets, restaurants and best kept secrets of Italy's culinary world. Lovingly drawn portraits of the people who make her world-famous regional specialities, and a smattering of local history make each village, town and city come alive. Maps encourage the intrepid traveller to head off the beaten track, while evocative black and white photographs add to the immense charm of this vastly readable guide.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Kyle Cathie
• Date d'édition: 1997
• ISBN 10: 1856262715
• ISBN 13: 9781856262712
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 736