Cortona
December 7, 2008Today we arrived in the small hill town of Cortona. Thanks to the vibrant, warm colors the buildings pop from the steep hill they rest upon. After walking around and exploring the town, our group of sixteen decided to eat at the Osteria dell Teatro. They were immediately accomodating. The osteria is decorated with small, framed photos from the nearby theatre. There is a palpable sense of hometown pride in their actors. Indeed, the restaurant feels like the world's best green room.
I had the best meal of my entire life: a vast array of antipaste; wild boar (cinghiale) stewed in red wine with a pear and porcini mushrooms; bold, Umbrian house wine; pistachio gelato; and espresso.
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