Perfect Phrases in Italian for Confident Travel by Bancheri Salvatore

Author:Bancheri, Salvatore
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Published: 2009-02-20T16:00:00+00:00

Che giorno è il mercato all’aperto? (Keh JOR-no eh eel mair-CAH-toh ahl-ah-PAIR-toh): Which day is the open-air market?

Italians like to shop at the open-air market or farmers’ market. In major cities there is a daily open market, while in many small Italian towns the markets take place once a week, normally in the town square. In the open-air market you will find all types of vendors, from food to shoes, from clothes to paintings, from household items to hygiene products.

A trip to the market is an experience you should not miss, even if you have no intention of buying. If you plan to buy something, browse first and check for quality but also for the best prices and occasionissime or sconti (bargains). Prices, even when indicated by a price tag or told to you by the vendor, are normally inflated; be sure to bargain down the price.

The quality of food is excellent at the open-air markets, especially dairy and deli products as they are often homemade. Fruits and vegetables, homemade sweets, preserves and marinated items are also of the highest quality. Meat and poultry are excellent buys.

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