The last 3 days have been pretty great food-wise. First, while we were in Rome, we had a group dinner that Tulane paid for. I really wish I could remember the name of the place we went, but luckily I know where it is so that I can go back there. We just had the antipasti, and it was pretty insane. It was family style dining, and they brought out plate after plate after plate - there was no way to keep up. It was mostly vegetables, but there was some cured meat and some meatballs. The meal was really wonderful, and I heard it was only 15 euro a person which is great for the quality and the amount of what we ate.
All of the food so far in Sicily is so great. Last night the entire group went to a pizzeria that was the best pizza I think I have ever had. Everyone here eats very late, and so even though we went at 8 or so, the place wasn't packed until 9:30. We really had a leisurely meal. I would say that it was how I really pictured meals in Italy, and incidentally, they are pretty close to classic New Orleans meals like the 3 hour Galatoire lunch. We had both white and red local wine, and I thought it was interesting to note just how spiced they were. The bread was savory but also had this hint of cinnamon. I would guess that these are spice influences from the middle east. At the end, they brought us these frosted, freezing cold bottles of a thick chocolate beverage and creamy lemoncello, both of which are on the house and just part of the experience. They are very, very alcoholic and sneak up on you like crazy. Marda and I went back for lunch there today, and they still brought these giant bottles even though it was lunch and there was only 2 of us.
Tonight we went to a different pizzeria as part of a smaller group, and it was good as well although not quite like last night's experience. Still, I don't think I can eat pizza in Rome ever again.
Also, we picked grapes from outside our hotel room and ate them. And! There is a pomegranate down the street.
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