Tag: sfinciuni
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Chef Melissa Muller Leads Us through Sicily
In Italy, and definitely in Sicily, citizens are most patriotic to the traditions and cultural practices followed within the sound of the church bell that they can hear, a concept called campanilismo. As a result, contrary to popular belief, only a handful places ritually eat seven kinds of fish on Christmas Eve. For example, in…
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Renato’s Sfincione-mobile
Palermo is world-famous for its street food. Last summer in the Kalsa district, my cousin Giulia and I ran into Renato and his “Sfincione-mobile.” Well, he didn’t call it that, but I do! From this box on wheels, Renato sells “Il meglio dello Sfincione; Specialità all’Antica; Pulizia e Serietà” … “The best of the Sfincione;…
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Since 1834, Palermitani from all walks of life have savored the dishes offered by Antica Focacceria San Francesco, a 5th generation, family-run establishment in the center of Palermo. Its name is deceptive: focaccia is only one of this gastronomic hub’s specialties. I usually fill my tray with arancine, panelle, cazzilli di patate, sfinciuni, and other…