Tagged With "Mercato"

  There are four big street markets in Palermo, one in each of the 4 historic quarters of the city.  We had chance to visit two of them during our visit and the Mercato di Ballaro was the one we liked most.   While I'd read about the...

I recently watched a TV "Food Channel" programme. A tour of a market in Palermo - just like this one. The celebrity Chef and a film crew were wandering around inspecting produce. The stall owners were showing the camera their wonderful fresh vegetables. Then suddenly the "Boss" of the market appears ! Pushing over displays and breaking tables. No one had asked his permission. The crew had to flee for their lives.

That definitely sounds like Sicily, Garry!

Thanks for the market tour, Dr F. We just happen to be going to Sicily next month for a 3 week stay...

You'll have a fun time, Islandman! Just watch out for those Sicilian drivers.