i never understood
the why
of
waiting in queues winding corners
for food
deemed
"awesome"
by virtue of a great social media strategy
the food
usually expensive
often disappointing
always a lesson in compromise
i prefer
not
finding my next great meal through a twitter feed
the next hot
rolling rip-off
can wait
artisanal
delicious
food
is handcuffed in that environment
when i am in italy
i follow the markets
freshly made porchetta each wednesday
salumi
made by the same hand i shook
as we exchanged pleasantries
arguably
they are food trucks
but
without the
frenzy
of a trend
that may already have seen
its best days
*these photos were taken at the weekly market of a small village in umbria
(apologies if i offend any food truck vendors. some of you may have amazing food..stop hiding your light under a bushel)
