We went to Ristorante Federico II in Termoli. I’ve been
eating there since 2009, and the quality has not waned. Tonight, though, I
tried something for the first time. It was crucifi di calamari con balsamico (squid
with balsamic glaze) and rucola (arugula). It was a dish of calamari tentacles,
fried, over the arugula with a mild balsamic glaze that provided the perfect
amount of sweet and salty. This might be my new favorite dish at this
restaurant.