"There are several Il Mannarino butcher-restaurant locations in Milan, and they’re quickly expanding to other Italian cities. If you’re staying in a house with a proper kitchen, this is where you should pickup provisions for a night in. Choose fresh meat from the butcher counter, or cheat a little with pre-seasoned meatballs and freshly made ragu. If you’re dining in, the menu’s best enjoyed with a group. The explosive bombettes from Puglia may be even better than the roadside ones we’ve had in Southern Italy, and the classic Florentine steaks and Abruzzo-style lamb skewers will transport you to multiple Italian regions at once." - Elizabeth De Filippo-Jones