Puglia 2021 | Bari quick guide
Bari 2021 Ignore warnings that Bari Vecchia is a gritty “no-go” area. Extensive regeneration has transformed the area into a vibrant hub for bars and… Read More »Puglia 2021 | Bari quick guide
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Eat Puglia | Puglia Food Heroes
It’s not hard to be a Puglia food hero. Here you will find a no frills approach to cooking. A celebration of what we grow… Read More »Eat Puglia | Puglia Food Heroes
Eat Puglia | Summer Drinks
Puglia is summer. Here’s what we’re drinking at the bar to stay cool in the summer heat. Caffè leccese What? | A caffè latte di… Read More »Eat Puglia | Summer Drinks
Eat Puglia | Street Food
Panzerotti | what? Half moon shaped dough stuffed with a mozzarella and tomato sauce based filling. Usually fried, but sometimes baked | where? El Chiringuito, Porto… Read More »Eat Puglia | Street Food
Eat Puglia | Bombette
Ask what Puglia’s ultimate street food is, and the answer will likely depend on where you are in our region. In Bari the answer is… Read More »Eat Puglia | Bombette
The joy of burrata
The joy of burrata In April to mark the occasion of 20 years of the Observer Food Monthly food writer Nigel Slater recently selected his… Read More »The joy of burrata
Puglia by cake | the Easter trinity
Puglia by cake | the Easter trinity Life in Puglia is seasonal. What we do, what we eat – and that includes cakes and pastries.… Read More »Puglia by cake | the Easter trinity
Puglia by cake | Zeppole di San Giuseppe
Father’s Day in Italy always falls on la festa di San Guiseppe – St. Joseph’s Day – 19 March. We celebrate with cakes of course. Zeppole di San… Read More »Puglia by cake | Zeppole di San Giuseppe
Puglia’s sagre food festivals
Sagre food festivals celebrate the Pugliese spirit. These communal feasts are vibrant, welcoming occasions. You will eat well, side by side with neighbours and with… Read More »Puglia’s sagre food festivals
Grecale | I muri di casa
Puglia has a rich and ancient musical heritage. The musical legacy of the Salento and its Greek origins are particularly strong (in the Grecia Salentina southern… Read More »Grecale | I muri di casa