Eat Your Way Through Italy

Liz notes that Lucca is famous for more than just figsit's also the birthplace of Puccini. "I know I should probably be interested in this, but I'm much more interested in the secret a grocer has shared with methat the best mushrooms in town are served in a restaurant across from Puccini's birthplace."

After finding the house of Puccini (and promptly crossing the street), she dines on risotto ai funghi. Make your own with this recipe for Risotto with Wild Mushrooms and Chives.