Bologna (the city, not what you slap between two slices of Wonder Bread)

[3rensho]

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).













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























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

[Saber 4]

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.

[ExpatCanadian]

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).

[squirtthecat]

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.