Towards the end of 2013, I hit the road for a gourmand adventure across the north of Italy. One of the trip’s many highlights was the day I spent in Modena taking in the sights and sounds … and delectable flavours of this historic destination. I thought it would be fun to share a bit about my time in Modena and how a simple cup of illy coffee played a part in making it such a special day.
Modena is a fantastic destination – especially if you fancy the finer things in life. For a town with a population of fewer than 200,000 people, the list of icons associated with it is impressive. Pavarotti, Ferrari, Maserati, Balsamico, tortellini … whatever floats your proverbial boat, odds are you’ve been inspired by someone or something Modenese at some point in your life.