USA TODAY Network food journalists from across the country pooled their expertise to select 44 USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year, which include the places they know, love and recommend.

Americans on an Italian vacation are likely to encounter cultural distinctions, so having a drink at a bar may look slightly ...

This particular style of Mediterranean food is enjoying something ... we couldn’t present a piece on Italian cuisine without mentioning aperitivo, a tradition of drinks and light snacks enjoyed ...