The recurring food theme of the Cinque Terre was anchovies.
They had the normal Italian dishes as well, but when in Cinque Terre, I must
partake in the local flavor. I had Anchovies in pasta, fried anchovies, steamed
anchovies, marinated anchovies, and stuffed anchovies. They were all good, but
my favorite was the fried anchovies. As an Italian who enjoys a good Seven
Fishes on Christmas Eve, the taste of the fried anchovies just hit home. It was
like a taste of Christmas. The fried anchovies came as a mix or just by
themselves. My favorite was the fried anchovies with a few pieces of fried
bacala.
