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Modena: Private Pasta-Making Class at a Local's Home
Have a fresh pasta cooking class, in a local home, with a certified home cook. Learn local recipes and taste everything you make with wine included.
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CuisineSandwich
Price€€€€
NeighborhoodCentro Storico
HoursMon-Sat 06:00-15:30; Sun closed
Phone+39 059 243073
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Why locals love it: Tucked at stand one inside the Mercato Albinelli since 1931, its gourmet panini reach mostly market regulars, not the average passing visitor.
Tip: Closed Sundays; go before 15:30 when the counter shuts for the day.
Hidden gems: tours, tastings and classes in Modena
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Modena: Market & Lunch/Dinner at a Local's Home
Tour the vibrant local market and immerse yourself in a private lunch or dinner in a local home with a certified home cook. Enjoy an exclusive cooking demo and taste l...
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Modena: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class at a Local's Home
Learn to create the famous Pasta and Tiramisu at a local's home, guided by an expert cook. Savor these Italian classics with fellow enthusiasts.
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Location
Address: Via Luigi Albinelli 13, 41121 Modena
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OrderGnocco fritto with culaccia or the beef tartare.
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