The Italian city entertains travellers with striking architecture, vivid street life, a cosmopolitan vibe, and a fun-loving energy.

However, its position in the Mediterranean means Sicily's culinary scene reflects marine-focused dishes. The island's world-class cuisine even received a shout-out from travel expert Rick Steves ...

From risotto, carpaccio, and tiramisu in the north to carbonara, pizza, and rigatoni in the country's heart and south, the Italian peninsula is home to one of the richest and most beloved culinary ...

How did you and Rick Steves collaborate on this book ... Elsewhere they add local prosciutto speck the Alps or Sicily, The Neapolitan is the gold standard.