Bicerin

Torino is known for its bicerin, a coffee, chocolate, and cream concoction. So, of course, we had to do research on it. It is pronounced bee-sher-EEN, in case you want to order one at Starbucks.

Bicerin at Caffè San Carlo, for example, is more on the coffee side, with whipped cream and chocolate syrup on top.

Coffee always tastes better under a chandelier, don't you think?

We also tried bicerin at the original, Caffè Al Bicerin. This one was more chocolate than coffee with cream floating on top.

Another treat from Piemonte is bonet, (pronounced bow-NAY), a panna cotta-like dessert with chocolate and amaretti cookies.