Tuscany, Italy

It's impossible to travel to Italy and not fall in love with the food. The cuisine offered in Tuscany's top restaurants will leave your mouth watering with joy and is a haven for lovers of pasta, tomatoes, basil, and olive oil (which is harvested here in November).

Fresh herbs give flavors a kick and offer sauces a vibrant flavor that is so delicious, you'll think about them long after your meal is over. Panzanella is so simple that you'd think it would be boring. But your taste buds will be stimulated by a salad of bread, basil, juicy tomatoes, red onions, olive oil, vinegar, and salt. The thing with Tuscan cuisine is that the simple it is, the better it tastes. Tuscan cuisine is seasonal, with each dish highlighting flavorful fresh ingredients. For instance, you can find Ribollita soup throughout the winter, which is a delightful combination of beans, cabbage, and onions. Speaking of soup, Pappa al Pomodoro is a dish that has spread across the nation from Tuscany. You won't be able to eat just one dish of this mixture of tomatoes, garlic, basil, and stale bread. You're in for a treat when dining in Tuscany, whether you shop at a farmers market, eat outside while admiring the verdant Tuscan hills, or eat in Florence under the Duomo.