If you're planning a trip to Italy, you'll want to read every mouth watering page of the recently revised edition of Christina Baglivi's Northern Italy: A Taste of Trattoria. This invaluable resource describers dozens of trattorie in 12 Italian regions, revealing the secret that natives and savvy travelers have known all along: For the best meals in northern Italy, skip the pricey, sophisticated ristoranti and straight for trattorie, the small, unassuming, mom and pop eateries with extraordinary, inexpensive regional cuisine.

First published in 1992, Baglivi's book has steered thousands of hungry travelers to memorable meals that were heavy on taste but light on budgets. Featuring first person descriptions of an intriguing range of eateries, from Rome to Turin, Northern Italy: A Taste of Trattoria is a delicious treat for anyone looking to sample some terrific regional dishes - and save a lot of money.

In addition, since these restaurants are often off the beaten track and known only in certain neighborhoods, each trattoria listing includes a simple map that will steer travelers in the right direction. In fact, the 240 page book boasts over 70 maps!