Just two miles from mainland Italy across the Strait of Messina, the island of Sicily has such a rich, distinct identity, it can feel like an entirely separate country. This identity has been shaped ...

If you’ve ever strolled through the bustling markets of Sicily, you might’ve caught the delicious scent wafting through the air from local eateries serving up either Arancina or Arancini. Though just ...

A golden sphere, as crisp as a suit of armor, with a melting, steaming heart. This is the arancino, born in the backstreets of Palermo and now Sicily's ambassador on tables the world over. The story ...

The city has one of Europe’s most diverse cuisines, from its world-famous arancini to spongy sfincione and twisty stigghiola. Colorful, bustling, slightly gritty Palermo, the capital of Sicily, has ...

This article is more than 3 years old. With its checkered history dating back more than 2,700 years, Palermo is a melting pot of history, architecture and food. For many, this is a jumping-off point ...

Other markets in the city include Capo and La Vucciria, and wherever your walk exploring Palermo takes you, be on the lookout for vendors selling street food, including arancini (fried rice balls), ...

Just two miles from mainland Italy across the Strait of Messina, the island of Sicily has such a rich, distinct identity, it can feel like an entirely separate country. This identity has been shaped ...