One of the best things to eat in Italy besides pasta and pizza are paninis and prosciutto, and these places have some of the best panini and prosciutto in Milan. Milan has so many good places to grab a quick panini or sit down with friends to have a large charcuterie board and several bottles of wine. This was one of my favorite things to do in Milan, and this is my list of my favorite restaurants serving panini and prosciutto in Milan. For more on food in Milan, check out my other Milan food posts: Panini de Santis ($$)…
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Obviously, if you’re in Italy, you must eat pasta. Milan itself is actually less known for pasta and more known for Risotto. However, despite that, it has a significant number of incredible pasta places, and based on my extensive research, these locations have the best pasta in Milan. It is important to know that pasta is very regional. For example, if it’s a Roman pasta restaurant, you’re unlikely to find a pesto pasta because that is from Genoa. Most restaurants will focus on a specific regional Italian cuisine. My personal favorite is Roman cuisine with it’s Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana,…
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Based on extensive research of eating pizza over a period of 10 months in Milan, this is my personal list of the best pizza in Milan. Obviously, Napoli is the most famous place for pizza in Italy, but Milan has it’s fair share of good places. There are many types of pizza, but most of what you’ll find in Milan is either Napoli style or Roman style. Napoli style is thin-crust, and Roman style is more of a focaccia with toppings that you buy in terms of weight. Both are equally delicious in my opinion (but I’m sure Italians would…
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You can always thank my husband for finding places to eat on our trips. He is usually responsible for making Google Maps lists for everything from restaurants to cafes to cultural sites. Here are a few restaurants in San Cristobal de las Casas to try based on where we ate, and a few that are on our list. For more on San Cristobal de las Casas, check out my related posts: Esquina San Augustin Esquina San Augustin isn’t a restaurant, but rather a high-end food court in San Cristobal de las Casas. We discovered it on our first day there…
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Introduction to San Juan Chamula & Tips for Visiting A visit to the church of San Juan Bautista, or Templo de San Juan Bautista, is truly an experience. For me, it is the most interesting church in Mexico, and possibly the most interesting church I’ve ever visited. The church is located in San Juan Chamula, an indigenous community with unique customs about 20 miles from San Cristobal de las Casas. A few things: This is the tour we took, which I highly recommend. For more on San Cristobal de las Casas, see my post A 3-Day Itinerary for San Cristobal…
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Roma Norte is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Mexico City for expats and tourists alike. In addition, it has some of the best restaurants. We often go to this neighborhood on the weekends simply to eat. There are so many good restaurants in Roma Norte to try. I want to stress that I have been to all of these restaurants, and I know there are more. This is not a comprehensive list. It is a list of some of my favorite places across a range price points. So check back as I continue to eat my way through…
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One of the best parts about living in Mexico City is the food. We live in the neighborhood of Condesa, which is full of cafes, restaurants, and taco places with food from all over the world. For more information on Mexico City neighborhoods, check out my posts, The Best Neighborhoods in Mexico City. For a Mexico City itinerary, check out my post, A Beginner’s Guide to Three Days in Mexico City. Here are a few of the best restaurants in Condesa, and my go-to spots. These are restaurants my husband and I go to regularly. El Greco Taqueria ($) One…