Palermo = Food! Palermo’s mercatos are world famous for vendors who shout and sing to attract customers. Farm to table has its roots here. Nothing goes to waste if it can be fried, grilled, or roasted. We don’t think they have found a part of a pig that they can’t use. Once again, we relied on Domenico’s expertise to introduce us to a range of Palermo cuisine! We, of course, furthered our research on our own.
Domenico, our guide, with Robert. Part of his tour was through the kilometer-long Ballaro’ mercato. Great introduction to Sicilian tastes!Robert was the only one to try a Pani câ meusa (a spleen sandwich). In fact he liked it so much he had another from a vendor in Piazza Marina later that week. At this stand, they already have the spleen boiled. The vendor then slices and sautés some.Arancine—fried saffron rice balls filed with meat, cheese, or vegetables. Delicious.Video!Video!Video!May is tuna season!Nothing goes to wasteSfincione. Palermo pizza.So many. So little time.
Cibi e Bibete
Our neighborhood Palermo restaurateur holding a bottle of blood orange amaro liqueur. Very good.
