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Title: Bologna (the city, not what you slap between two slices of Wonder Bread)
Post by: 3rensho on October 03, 2013, 06:55:20 AM

We got back to Basel last weekend having spent two weeks in Tuscany. On the journey there we stopped off for a couple of days in Bologna which is a really happening university town. Lots going on and some great eats.

A couple of shots from our hotel room balcony. We stayed in the old part of the city (yes, that lower tower leans).

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Here are a couple of shots of some charcuterie shops and a deli or two -

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One eats exceptionally well in Italy if you avoid the tourist traps and eat only where locals can be found (no menus in English).

Title: Re: Bologna (the city, not what you slap between two slices of Wonder Bread)
Post by: Saber 4 on October 03, 2013, 07:08:11 AM

Those are some fun looking shops and I agree with you about getting away from the tourist areas of any locale, that's where the best foods and times can be found.

Title: Re: Bologna (the city, not what you slap between two slices of Wonder Bread)
Post by: ExpatCanadian on October 03, 2013, 07:41:31 AM

Fantastic.... I love Italy, the Mrs and I go at least once a year, sometimes more. It's nice enough being able to get a cheap flight out of London .... but even nicer for you I expect to hop in the car and cross a single border to get there :D

We also agree wholeheartedly with the following statement:

One eats exceptionally well in Italy if you avoid the tourist traps and eat only where locals can be found (no menus in English).

Title: Re: Bologna (the city, not what you slap between two slices of Wonder Bread)
Post by: squirtthecat on October 03, 2013, 07:53:05 AM

Nice!

The best slice of pizza I've ever had was at the train station in Bologna.. Unfortunately that's all we saw of that town.

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