This month Time Out’s Italy: Perfect places to stay, eat & explore was released. I wrote the chapter on the Langhe region, the enogastronomic paradise in Piedmont known for its nebbiolo-based wines like Barolo and Barbaresco, as well as for its incredible cuisine. I made my first trip to the Langhe back in 2005 with my dad and immediately we were hooked. I have made it a habit to return as frequently as possible to enjoy some of Italy’s best food and wine. You can purchase the book here.

The Rough Guide’s Rome Directions was released this month (look for my name on the title page!). It is an easy-to-use full color pocket guide to Rome. I contributed to the dining, entertainment, and site seeing chapters. Rome Directions is available on Amazon.com.