With its decadent flavors and rich traditions, Italian food ranks as one of the finest in the world. On a global scale, only a handful of dishes could par with the standards set by Italians. What could rival the ubiquitous pizza, the savory pasta, and its famous espresso and cappuccino? Fact is, it is almost impossible not to have an Italian restaurant or an Italian specialty store within your place of work or in proximity from where you live. But when desserts and pastries come into play, Italians stood out and excelled; thus providing the rest of us with a chance to savor the sweet life.

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If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the island of Sicily, a region of southern Italy. Depending on your interests, this beautiful area can be an ideal vacation spot. You can get classic Italian food, and wash it down with fine local wine. And parts of Sicily haven’t yet been discovered by tourists. This short article presents eastern Sicily. A companion article presents western Sicily; another presents the capital Palermo.

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