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<b>Sip, savor, and get the most out of every bite with Rick Steves! With this fun and practical guide to eating well in Italy, you'll:</b> <ul> <li><b>Indulge in the best of Italy's cuisine,</b> from tantalizing <i>antipasti</i> and saucy pastas to luxurious gelato</li> <li><b>Get a taste</b> of the coffee culture and vibrant wine scene</li> <li><b>Discover what to eat where</b> with food and wine specialties from the country's 20 regions</li> <li><b>Find lists of Rick's favorite restaurants</b> in every region</li> <li><b>Follow Rick's tips </b>to find restaurants for any budget, smartly navigate the menu, and decipher the check</li> <li><b>Hurdle the language barrier</b> with the ultimate Italian food glossary</li> <li><b>Enjoy full-color, inspiring photos throughout</b></li> <li><b>Commemorate your culinary adventures</b> with a <b>foldout souvenir poster map</b></li> </ul> <p><b>Rick Steves and co-author Fred Plotkin have devoted decades to traveling through Italy. In this book, they pass along those lessons to you. Appreciate good food the way Italians do with <i>Rick Steves Italy for Food Lovers</i>.</b></p>