Luxury DMC Italy with Class makes it easy to work up an appetito for Sicily, where an eclectic heritage offers a wide variety of mouthwatering delights.   

Gastronomic Storytelling:  
Sicilian cuisine is among Italy’s most intriguing. Situated at the crossroads of Southern European, African, and Arabic cultures, the island is a veritable melting pot of Mediterranean flavors. Each corner of Sicily offers a special morsel which has come to define the island’s unique gastronomy. In the southeastern city of Ragusa, you’ll find impanate which are similar to the Spanish empanadas because this was where the Spanish ruled in the 17th and 18th centuries. Likewise, the famous chocolate from Modica is made according to the Aztec tradition – which was introduced to Sicily by the Spanish. In northwestern Trapani, you’ll find a range of recipes reflecting the Arab conquest of the region from the 12th to the 14th centuries. This region’s restaurants serve up a fish cous cous originating from the Magreb regions, candied fruit with ricotta cheese from the eastern Mediterranean, and Sicily’s famous arancini, fried rice balls born of the intersection of Muslim and Norman traditions in Palermo. 

Best Enjoyed:  
Sampling Sicilian street food in one of the island’s lively and colorful markets or indulging on traditional pastries are experiences no visitor should miss. In particular, true food-worshippers should make the pilgrimage to Maria Grammatico’s pastry shop in Erice, a Medieval town just north of Trapani. Here you’ll find divine Genovesi pastries full of warm vanilla custard, which are best enjoyed after a walk up to the town’s Norman castle to enjoy its 360° view, with the sound of traditional Sicilian songs from a local musician. 

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