La Taverntta Ristorante

La Tavernetta

Fried Ricotta with Caponata
Fresh and delicious anchovies.
Squid Ink Pasta


Mussels in broth

Beef tenderloin with mushrooms.
Pasta with eggplant and ricotta salata.


Prawns cooked in pistachios.
      

Santa Catarina Church in Piazza Badia.

Santa Catarina Church in Piazza Badia.
I wandered away from our hotel one afternoon and found this incredibly beautiful little church.It was so quiet and peaceful inside away from the Taormina crowds. Santa Catarina was a little scary though. 
The natural light filtering in was very pretty.
So many grand elements in an old and simple structure.
Santa Catarina on the right.
I love the ironwork pattern.
She is fierce.
This is the era of the gory suffering Christ.
It is very effective within the shadows
I loved the plain wooden beam ceiling compared to the Rococo
looking details.




Wandering Taromina



Cave Ox-Osteria Pizzeria


Cave Ox-Osteria Pizzeria
The Pietradolce Winery hosted us for lunch.

Pasta with Swiss chard and bread crumbs.
Antipasto Platter
Anchovies and Sardines.
Pasta with Funghi.
Restaurant patio with planted terraces.
What a lovely spot for lunch!

Pietradolce Winery



Pietradolce Winery