
I guess it makes writing guide books pretty difficult, which maybe explains why Lonely Planet had to resort to this nonsense:
"If Italy were a meal Modena would be on the main course."
Really, you'd have Modena for main rather than Rome, or the Lakes? Or Tuscany? Or the Amalfi Coast? I had Bologna for my main and thought that Modena was a somewhat disappointing dessert. A creme brulee where the top wasn't fully crisp. And don't get me started on:
"If reincarnation ever becomes an option, pray you come back as a Parmesan."
So yeah, Rimini (albeit briefly), Modena (where it was strangely difficult to get a good meal, given the town's foody rep), Reggio Emilia (my favourite of the four, although that probably says more about me) and Parma. All nice enough, all a bit difficult to get excited about.

Tigelle - disappointingly small sandwiches.
Tortellini en brodo - epitome of student food. M'eh.
Gnocco - one of the more curious 'specialities' that I've come across. Deep fried dough that puffs itself up like an empty ravioli, so that you can fill it yourself. Basically a sandwich that leaves you with oily fingers and fuzzy arteries.
Pesto do cavallo - horse tartare to the unwary. Not sure whether this is actually a thing but it was nice enough.
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