Run the gauntlet of ham slicers and waiters gouging lumps of parmigiano reggiano and settle in for a memorable meal. Start with a plate of Parma ham, proceed to the degustazione di torteli (pasta pockets stuffed with herbs, pumpkin and prosciutto), and finish with parmigiana di melanzane (eggplant Parmesan). Pure Parma!
If you dare, try the vecchia di cavallo – horse-meat hash, a popular local dish made with minced horse meat, olive oil, onions, peppers, basil, tomatoes, celery and potatoes.