Emilia-Romagna Trip Planning, small towns

[vinouspleasure]

I have some Parma recommendations if you’re headed that way. I found Elizabeth Mincilli’s book was generally helpful and I subscribed to her Substack for a month or so to read the back issues.

Best,

[ninkat]

Headed that way! Will get her book and look at her Substack. Thanks!

[jangita (Jan Keshen)]

I can’t remember if you will have a car??? If so, Dozza is a unique stop. All we ate there were panini in a bar but the town if sull of public art–many murals and sculptures. It makes a wonderful hour or two break in a drive.

[ninkat]

Thanks @jangita, we will have a car and I have added Dozza to our places to stop!

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Dozza

agree on Dozza - cute little village with many fascinating murals and a great wine shop in the Castello basement dedicated to local wines and a passionate owner.

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[vinouspleasure]

Here you go:

parma

unfortunately insomnia has struck, sapping my energy for another manic writeup but we loved the food. We took a food tour with Parma Food Tour with Taste Bologna, a well-reviewed company, and our guide Lisa did a fantastic job explaining how food has shaped Parma’s history and architecture. Each stop was delicious, with the highlight being a tour of a local bakery’s kitchen. Lisa also shared excellent restaurant recommendations and vetted a few of the places we had in mind. This is definitely …