Ever felt fearful about reading and understanding a menu in a foreign country? This easy-to-use guide will ease those fears, and make your dining and traveling experience in Italy fun and enjoyable. But more than a mere dictionary -- this pocket-size book contains a brief commentary on travel in Italy; a pronunciation guide; dining specialties and customs found in all regions of the country, including Sicily, Sardinia, and San Marino; advice on tipping and restaurant etiquette; mealtimes in different areas, urban and rural; an illustrated guide to the array of pastas; and a translation of over 2,500 menu items in an annotated, easy-to-read format.What better way to tour a country renown for its marvelous cuisine than with this handy guide? There is not only a complete discussion of foods in Italy, but also a comparison of Italian restaurant items commonly found in the U.S. with those same or similar dishes or meals in the "mother country." Containing numerous illustrations of foods, maps, and handwritten "notes" that amplify various terms on every page, this convenient and comprehensive menu guide is unique and indispensable.
