Travel etc: In search of...Spag Bol in Bologna; You'll never touch the slop served in Britain again once you've tasted the real thing, says Jill Gordon.(Features)

From: The Independent Sunday (London, England) | Date: February 24, 2002| Author: Gordon, Jill | Copyright information

Why would I go to Bologna when fabulous Florence is only two hours' drive away?

In a word, food. The best you've ever eaten. But in addition to being the undisputed gastronomic capital of Italy, Bologna also boasts a delightful, well-preserved centre. It's not that easy to find a shopkeeper or waiter who speaks English, but, by living happily in the shadow of its southerly Tuscan neighbours, Bologna seems to remain - for many - a foodie paradise under wraps.

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