Tag: mercato antico

  • Our May 2016 Sicily Tour: Ortigia’s Mercato Antico

    The Mercato Antico in Ortigia is one of Sicily’s most animated daily outdoor markets. Chef Melissa will be taking us through the stalls on the morning of Day 7 of our May 19-31, 2016 tour. While there, we’ll meet various merchants, learn about the various vegetables and fish in season, and enjoy a tasting lunch…

  • Rigraziamento

    Fall artichokes, photographed at the Mercato Antico in Ortigia, September 2015. Buon appetito! Happy Thanksgiving dear readers!

  • Silver Fish at the Ancient Market

    Spadole photographed in the Mercato Antico in Ortigia, one of Sicily’s most animated daily outdoor markets.

  • Give Me a Beat

    Musicians can connect with other musicians immediately. We don’t need words, we just need song and rhythm. Here’s a shot of me (Photo credit: Joe Ravo) in the Mercato Antico in Ortigia singing “Cu ti lu dissi” with Marco and Tito at Casa del Pesce “Tito.” What a great time! And the fish was fantastic…