Simple, delicious, authentic food from the great destinations of Italy, by one of the most beloved and best-selling authors in the category. Americans love Italy: 4 million of us visit every year, and Rome and Florence rank number 1 and 2 of our favorite European cities. We also love Italian food: time and again, it�s rated our favorite international cuisine for home cooking and restaurant dining. In Biba�s Italy, renowned cookbook author and restaurateur Biba Caggiano shows why: here are the very best recipes from our very favorite cities, with travel tips galore on restaurants, bakeries, gelaterie, food markets, and cooking schools. And 100 delicious, simple, satisfying recipes: Classics from Rome�s trattorie, such as Veal Scallopine with Prosciutto, Sage, and Wine and Bucatini all�Amatriciana Florence�s hearty T-Bone alla Fiorentina and rustic Ribollita soup Irresistible Bolognese rag�s and Roast Chicken with Pancetta, Potatoes, and Herbs Milano�s definitive versions of Osso Buco, Saffron Risotto, and Minestrone Shellfish Stew from the fish merchants of Venice This is the food we love, presented with unparalleled authority, evocative atmosphere, and charming personal style: this is truly splendid food from splendid cities, by a splendid author.