Bologna's Welcome ...

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Bologna is the capital of Emilia-Romagna, one of Italy's most important culinary regions. This region gave birth to mortadella, ragù bolognese, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and balsamic vinegar—context essential for understanding why Bologna is called a 'meat capital of Europe.'

Bologna's Welcome ...

By Michael Ruhlman

The man behind the counter of the wine/cheese/salumi shop showed me their guanciale, cured hog jowl, eight of them bound into a giant cylindar.

O Bologna! One of the meat capitals of Europe! You welcome us with such happiness and generosity! Is there a better city in Italy in in which to eat? Is there a more beautiful site to encounter upon entering the …

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