Tag Archives: Food

Como: Looking for Culinary Authenticity

Posted on April 7, 2026 by comocompanion

In December 2025 Italy won an award for authentic cuisine from UNESCO in the category of Intangible Cultural Heritage. We ask what makes for authenticity and where can it be found in Como. Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Food, Lake, Restaurants, Sustainability | Tagged cassoeula, Como, cucina povera, cuisine, Culture, europe, Food, food tourism, mercato coperto, pizzocheri, Polenta, tourism, travel | Leave a comment

Como’s Nostalgia For…..Wash Houses

Posted on June 23, 2024 by comocompanion

The wash house (Lavatoio in Italian) is a common architectural feature across Italy and no less so in the mountain communities around Lake Como. Technological and social changes have rendered them almost entirely redundant yet many still remain and a significant number have even been renovated and restored. Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Culture, Folklore, History, Lake, Places of interest, Uncategorized | Tagged cleaning, Como, Food, Lake Como, laundry, lavandaia, lavatoio, nature, nostalgia, travel, wash house | 1 Comment

Dining Out in and Around Como: Genuine Food

Posted on November 1, 2019 by comocompanion

Dining Out in and Around Como: Genuine Food. Describing a meal as ‘genuine’ sound pretentious and so further explanation is required as to what this is and where you can find it here. That is far from easy but here goes! Continue reading →