Would you like ice with your beverage?...
Even in the most touristy of areas, your beverage won't come with ice in the
glass. You can ask for it but the fact is that most restaurants don't have an ice machine (just a beverage cooler). I remember initially thinking, "how strange?" However, after having lived in
Italy for two years, I no longer want ice in the glass. I still want the beverage to
be cold (there's nothing more disgusting than a Coke served at room
temperature). Frankly, I now prefer bottled water to soft drinks.Bottled water (still and sparkling) is commonly served at restaurants in Italy (even when the tap water is completely safe to drink). Sparkling water (or aqua frizzante) is an acquired taste. The kids and I really like it but Anne-Marie does not. Our favorite Italian sparkling water is San Pellegrino. We wanted to visit the main bottling facility for the Società Anonima delle Terme di San Pellegrino (founded circa 1899) but never had sufficient time when we were nearby... a pity.
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