Foodtopia Moments

Italy is known universally for its pizza and pasta, but in Italy the fish reigns supreme. Being a narrow peninsula, fish is a part of the culture. No matter where you are, a sea or large body of water is at most an hour away from much of the country (Northern Italy may have some more distant towns). Around here, lots of fish restaurants make an insalata di mare. Yesterday at Ristorante Netti, I tried theirs. It is mostly made up of tender calamari and succulent polipo (octopus), and is seasoned well, using plenty of delicious olive oil and natural spices. I totally recommend people traveling in Italy try this dish when they spot it.