More Italy; gotta do SOMETHING pleasant.

[elleng]

We had lunch here in Parma April 28 (1994!)

Parizzi Restaurant in Parma: A Holistic Journey through Modern Gastronomy and Rich Tradition

Parma, a gastronome’s haven located in the lush Emilian-Romagna region of Northern Italy, is a charming destination that will satiate not only your culinary cravings but also your lust for art, culture, and history. Famous for its cheese, cured meats, gorgeous cathedrals, and lavish frescos, the city is renowned worldwide for a certain culinary titan – The Parizzi Restaurant.

Parizzi is more than just a restaurant; it is an institution intimating a historical narrative running back to 1946. Its story started when Pietro Parizzi established the Trattoria Parizzi that mainly offered traditional local specialties. Later, in the 1960s, Parizzi’s son transformed it into Parizzi Restaurant, weaving modern culinary ideas into the heart of traditional Italian cuisine. Today, Parizzi Restaurant, under the regency of the third Parizzi generation headed by Chef Marco Parizzi, continues to evolve, merging innovation with tradition.

A Culinary Odyssey:

Well-known for its sophisticated, refined approach towards the region’s rustic, hearty flavors, Parizzi Restaurant is an embodiment of a gastronomic excursion, an odyssey that marries the old with the new. Typical Parman ingredients such as Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, and the fragrant, sweet Culatello di Zibello feature prominently on its menu. However, it’s the hell’s kitchen where the magic truly happens; simple ingredients are whisked away into exquisite plates of culinary art; from Cavatelli with ragout and asparagus to escalope of the celebrated Culatello ham with traditional balsamic vinegar.

https://www.emiliadelizia.com/parizzi-restaurant-in-parma-a-holistic-journey-through-modern-gastronomy-and-rich-tradition/

(NOW I'm truly STARVING, and missing our travels.)

[CoopersDad]

1. I'm hungry now, too!

I'm going to the UK soon, London, Brighton, Plymouth, Port Isaac, Cotswolds...

What do you recommend we do while there?

[elleng]

2. OH GEE, only place on your list I've visited is London,

(and Port Isaac on TV!!!) Spent some time in Nottingham, and Scotland and Ireland with family.

Was a long time, when I was 'over there,' so sadly I can't recommend anything with fresh eyes, but ENJOY!!!

[CoopersDad]

3. If we see Doc Martin or Louisa, we'll give them your regards.

Silly as it may sound, I just want to see the place, stick out like a tourist and have a bite to eat, then drive on!

[elleng]

4. WITH you, hope REGULARLY to catch Doc Martin and Louisa!!!