When the colder temperatures arrive, we stop by Lello’s stand for octopus soup, a beloved winter street delight for generations. Called the tea of Neapolitans, it’s a hot drink that tastes of the sea, as the water is flavored by the long boiling of the king of cephalopods. Discover Naples’ iconic street foods on our walk.
September 18, 2019 Traveling Back in Time with Freselle (0)
Entering the family-run freselle (dried bread) bakery on our walk in Naples is like […] Posted in Naples
August 7, 2019 An Explosive Gazosa in Naples (0)
On our Naples walk, we stop at one of the city’s storied “water banks” for a taste of […] Posted in Naples
July 5, 2019 The Granita Magician (0)
Come summertime, Carmine, a street vendor for all seasons, prepares refreshing granita […] Posted in Naples
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