Eating is a cultural expression. La buona tavola – the good table – is not just a euphemism for fine dining, it is the reflection of Italy’s particularly convivial character.
Italians have very few rules and most of them can be broken. The situation changes entirely when it comes to food. Italiani are unusually strict when it comes to observing eating regulations. Rule number one? We like to linger at the table, sharing a meal with family and friends.
Here are some of the particularities of how we Italians behave at the table.
Continue reading Eat like an Italian, customs and inclinations of Italians at the table as written for Gambero Rosso ➔
