piedmont

There are many good things to experience in this region of Italy. One of them is the abundance of small-scale producers of all sorts. Our emphasis when traveling there is generally on foods and gastronomy - there is some of the best food on the planet here - but it seems that the region is...

RESTAURANTS Cascinalenuovo Statale Asti Alba, 15 Isola d’Asti A one star Michelin restaurant with very personable chef/owner, Walter Ferretto. Is brother, Roberto, handles the front of the house. They are great friends and it is always a must for visitors from the states. Ristorante I Bologna...

Evening view from our rental.

A beautiful sunny day. I like the colors of this house.

Iced coffee, shakerato, after the hot walk.

Hiking trail marker along yet another road.

We walked through a village with a church with many crosses.

Some of the walk was in woods.

Much of the walk is on roads but they made an area for peds.

Lovely countryside.

Sunset.

Outdoor seating is across the street.

The bill.

Lemon sorbet.

La Rosa Blu pizzeria. Huge pizzas.

Remains of a Roman Aqueduct on the edge of town.

Remains of a Roman Aqueduct on the edge of town.

Espresso and shot of water.

Cafe in town center.

View from my cafe table.