
I was recently driving through the Valle d’Itria just before sunset. The light was extraordinary. Lush vineyards embraced by dry stone walls. Trulli appeared around every bend, and every few minutes I wanted to stop. But there was nowhere to stop. No small viewpoint. No shaded bench. No lay-by designed to let people pause and…

Rising tourism, international demand, and the investment opportunity shaping the future of dining in Puglia. Lecce is safe. Lecce has beauty. Lecce has history. Lecce has architecture that makes you stop mid-street and stare. But food? For a city with this much charm, international attention, and rising tourism – the restaurant scene hasn’t caught up. And…