Mangia in Nice at l’Italie a Table

Bless the Italians who seem to be rushing to the French Riviera at the end of May every year.

In brief,  a chance to stroll along the Promenade des Anglais (the eastern side),  and be accosted with as many delights from the spectrum of Italian cuisine – as you can possibly imagine.

The dates for this year’s edition of  l’Italie à Table, in Nice, are May 28-31, 2015, a chance to sample as much Italian food as you can justify.

In the sun, at 11.30 in the morning, a bottle of rosé Prosecco seems like a very good idea indeed – a super “firsty” and guaranteed to gird the loins for much,  much more.

Protected from the elements by stylish pavilions, a load of stalls offer an absolute wealth of the best of Italian food…..come hungry and with your wallet, never mind the Prosecco – bring on the artisanal beer, ice cream, wonderful olives, pasta, jarred anchovies, rustic bread, sausage, cheese.

Hog roast it out if you wish – for a carnivore supremo.

Not at all budget busting – there’s copious amounts of food being offered for free to taste, and for example, the mighty slab of pig in bread above is just €3.50 or €5 with a glass of red wine.

The event runs about 100m along the Prom in the area of the Theatre de Verdure.  The pavillions stay in place for other outdoor events throughout the summer months.

Stay in Nice – just after the Cannes Film Festival and before the summer rush of sun bunnies – and get a not bad a deal for a hotel – seriously don’t bother with breakfast.

Your friends in the Mercantour from Space Between intend to be there on the 28th, before dashing home for catering and walking duty!

Here, are some other tempting photos with the permission of the Chambre de Commerce Italienne Nice Sophia Antipolis Côte d’Azur.

Tempted? Here are the details for l’Italie à Table.